Clean Language, Symbolic, Modeling and the Metaphor Therapy
Clean Language, Symbolic, Modeling and the Metaphor Therapy was Developed by: James Lawley and Penny Tompkins
Overview of Clean Language, Symbolic, Modeling and the Metaphor Therapy: “Metaphors and symbols are like threads which weave together to create a continually unfolding tapestry -- the fabric of our existence. Metaphors are so fundamental, pervasive and embedded in thought, word and deed that they tend to remain out of our awareness. Through Symbolic Modelling we become aware of the way our metaphors define our experience. Then we can create a model of how our symbolic mind-body-spirit perceptions work together as a perfectly functioning system. This model of self, or Metaphor Landscape, exists as a living, breathing, dynamic, multi-dimensional world within and around us. As we explore this symbolic world it begins to evolve, thereby creating the conditions for a transformative shift in the way we perceive our self and our relationships. And as this happens, our everyday thinking, feeling and behavior change as well.” --excerpt from Persephone Therapy
Whilst many therapies work with metaphors and symbols, and imagework is already considered an effective technique, Symbolic Modelling is a more respectful, organic and more effective way of working as it is non-invasive and non-directive: the therapist does not guide the client's imagery or suggest symbols (Imagine your gut as a river) as is common in psychotherapeutic or hypnotic imagework; instead the psychotherapist asks the client for her own metaphor (link to metaphor above). This allows the client to connect to her own natural inner evolutionary change process.. The difference between this and other therapy approaches is due to the use of Clean Language. Symbolic modelling is developed from understanding and research into systems theory and emergent systems - which are at the "cutting edge" of understanding how we work. --excerpt from Persephone Therapy
Resources Related to Clean Language, Symbolic, Modeling and the Metaphor Therapy:
Persephone Therapy
Modelling Diversity
Metaphors in Mind
Symbolic Modeling
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