Tales of Enchantment: Goal-Oriented Metaphors for Adults and Children in Therapy

by Stephan R Lankton, Carol H. Lankton, Stephan R. Lankton, et al.

Book Overview

First published in 1989. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0876305044
• ISBN13: 9780876305041
• Release Date: May 1989
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Fantastic collection of therapeutic metaphors

Metaphors are powerful vehicles for change; the unconscious mind must associate with elements of the story to understand it. Milton H. Erickson, M.D., arguably the greatest hypnotherapist ever, often utilized metaphors to achieve breakthroughs with his patients. Now 100 Ericksonian metaphors are available for you to use with patients thanks to the Lanktons' Tales of Enchantment. Each metaphorical story in this treasure trove is preceded with information regarding what the story teaches, problems addressed, and the target audience. I highly recommend this collection of therapeutic metaphors for any Ericksonian hypnotherapist or individual who wishes to read stories that will effectuate positive changes in his or her life.

A positive resource for profesionals and non-profesionals

This book is oriented principally to people thet work in the mental health area, giving very valuable resources for cariing out therapeutic conversations, and reading it adds a great deal to creativity. But on the other hand, it doesn't have a good review of how to construct metaphors, it presents many ready-made metaphors.Also it's a good book for anybody that's seeking a positive view in life or in a specific problematic stage of life. It gives a chance to change the glasses you are using to look at the world for a pair that might make you feel better.