Metaphors and meaning: Constructing the creative psychotherapist

Journal/Book: J Constr Psychol. 1999; 12: 325 Chestnut St, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA. Taylor & Francis Inc. 331-347.

Abstract: Constructivist and constructionist approaches to psychology and psychotherapy are applied in examining what it means to function creatively as a psychotherapist. Four constructivist metaphors for psychotherapy-therapy as personal science, selfhood development, narrative reconstruction, and conversational elaboration-are briefly discussed in reference to therapist creativity Relevant case examples in which these metaphors for therapy-enhanced practitioner creativity are provided. It is argued that current movement coward psychotherapy manualization runs counter to a constructivist emphasis on the centrality of therapist creativity.

Note: Article Raskin JD, SUNY New Paltz, Dept Psychol, Jacobson Fac Tower, 75 S Manheim Blvd, New Paltz,NY 12561 USA

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