A developmental perspective on the use of metaphors in family therapy

摘要: Because families generally consist of individuals at various developmental levels, family therapists require interventions that are effective regardless an individual's status. Although metaphor has proven particularly beneficial in therapy, it may be ineffective with preschool children who have yet developed sufficient cognitive capacities and knowledge for understanding metaphors. Previewing, a prospective technique derived from interaction between parent infant, used communicating metaphors about future change to level. Previewing provides development stimulates the skills necessary viewing present as future.