A response to Brian Rasmussen's article: "The Differential Use of Metaphor in Psychotherapy" (vol. 23, no. 2, summer 1995)

Article Abstract:

Rasmussen posits that mentally ill individuals seeking treatment with psychotherapists often have an experience with metaphors that come from themselves or from the therapists and that they may have a difficulty resolving the meaning of the figurative language. Their use of metaphors during communication may reflect their repressed needs or ideas. However, psychotherapists may give a different interpretation of the figurative language. Although Rasmussen seemingly uses similes instead of metaphors, their use could help in understanding the differential use of metaphor in psychotherapy.

Psychological aspects, Methods, Usage, Mentally ill persons, Mentally ill, Metaphor

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Ethical reasoning and ethical awareness

Article Abstract:

Psychoanalysts, psychotherapists and other mental health professionals must exercise ethical reasoning in dealing with patients. As the system of health care delivery continues to evolve, mental health practitioners must explore ethical ways of rendering their services. Ethical mental health services require professionals to evaluate interpersonal and intrapsychic factors and consider cognitive and emotional elements in treating patients. Mental health professionals must bear in mind, however, that ethical awareness is always followed by ethical action.

Psychiatric services, Mental health services, Ethical aspects, Psychoanalysis

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Theory, metatheory, metaphor - introduction

Article Abstract:

Discussions at the 5th National Clinical Conference of the National Membership Committee on Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work focused on the influence of the theory, philosophy and metaphor of psychoanalysts on their clinical work. Theories influence clinicians by shaping their observations. Philosophies form the basis of analysis while metaphors are the key to developing an understanding of the unknown.

Conferences, meetings and seminars

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