Using Developmental Theme Metaphors with Children in Trance: Traditional and Naturalistic Approaches.

Rousell, Michael

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Publication Date: 1995

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Using Developmental Theme Metaphors with Children in Trance: Traditional and Naturalistic Approaches.

Rousell, Michael

Guidance & Counselling, v11 n1 p21-24 Aut 1995

Presents two case studies of children in which developmental themes were used as therapeutic metaphors for behavioral change. The first illustrates use of a traditional hypnotic induction with a behavioral prescription. The second illustrates a naturalistic trance induction with indirect/imbedded suggestions. Emphasizes advantage of using developmental themes to invoke positive expectations. (Author/JBJ)

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Case Studies, Children, Counseling, Counselors, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Hypnosis, Individual Development, Metaphors, Therapy

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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