Analog resources in psychotherapy (i): metaphors, myths and stories

Abstract

Among the various analogical resources of discursive kind that can be used in therapy we have chosen the myths, tales and legends. Its metaphoric nature makes them particularly useful for complete awareness on certain aspects that you want to work in psychotherapy. The selection presented here is only indicative and illustrative, leaving to the creativity of the therapist the possibility of applying other tales or even to invent for the occasion.