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University of British Columbia amundson@interchange.ubc

University of British Columbia amundson@interchange.ubc.ca. What is a metaphor?. - a figure of speech in which two unrelated ideas are used together in such a way that the meaning of one lends definition to the other. . Horse Racing as a Metaphor. ? ? ?. Horse Racing as a Metaphor.

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University of British Columbia amundson@interchange.ubc

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  1. University of British Columbia amundson@interchange.ubc.ca

  2. Whatis a metaphor? - a figure of speech in which two unrelated ideas are used together in such a way that the meaning of one lends definition to the other.

  3. Horse Racing as a Metaphor ? ? ?

  4. Horse Racing as a Metaphor at the starting gate winning by a nose a dead heat off and running placing my money on… a false start a long shot the favorite playing the odds jockeying for position coming from behind (back of the pack) in the running…

  5. Frustration Metaphors banging one’s head against the wall one step forward, two steps back slippery slope up a creek without a paddle running around in circles caught in a maze

  6. Theoretical Foundations • Constructivism – meaning making • Narrative - story • Hermeneutics – interpretation of meaning

  7. Client Initiated Metaphors • Dynamic dialogue (drawing a metaphor) • Extension • Time Line

  8. Counsellor Responsive Metaphors • Active Listening (summarizing with a metaphor) • Encouragement (from doormat to wall hanging) • Challenging Perspectives (immediacy)

  9. Counsellor Initiated Exercises • Perspectives of Others • Parallel Imagery • Physical Representations • The Collective

  10. Case Conceptualization 1. Describe the case using a metaphor 2. Put self into the image (direction, optimism, relationship, responsibility, potency) 3. Timeline 4. Perspectives of others 5. Miracle question

  11. Limitations • Images outside of experience • Cross cultural misunderstandings • Mixing metaphors • Over use

  12. The Metaphor Spectrum • Stepping inside a variety of metaphors • Enhancing flexibility and creativity through the process

  13. Metaphors The Journey Modes of Transportation My Life as a Book Career Flow The Backswing A Bridge Over Troubled Water Climbing the Ladder of Success Walking the Yellow Brick Road

  14. Metaphors (continued) Eye of the Storm Staying Afloat Career Anchors Fire! Fire! Catching the Wind Catching a Second Wind The Harvest A Garden

  15. Metaphors (continued) Work as a Calling The Body A Puzzle Career Craft The Butterfly The Power of Small The Snowball Peach or Coconut

  16. Metaphors (continued) Networking For Sale Balance Juggling Roller Coaster Role Play The Performing Arts Musical Expression

  17. Metaphors (continued) Magnetic Attraction Winning the Game A Game of Chance Mold, Mould and Mole-d Outside the Box Soaring with Eagles Heroic Journey A Legacy

  18. Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they’ve got a second. Give your dreams all you’ve got and you’ll be amazed at the energy that comes out of you. William James (1842-1910)

  19. Thank You To Continue the Conversation: Norman Amundson University of British Columbia amundson@interchange.ubc.ca To Order Materials: www.ergoncommunications.com

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