Who Can Benefit?

SYMBOLIC MODELING

Using embodied metaphors to foster profound personal change

Who Can Benefit?

    Just about any issue that would bring one to counseling could potentially benefit from working with the internal metaphors which encode that issue.

    Symbolic Modeling is particularly helpful with, but not limited to, working to change old patterns of thinking, behaving, or feeling. It can clear resistance or old beliefs that no longer serve useful purposes.

    You may intellectually be more than ready to change, but just can’t seem to make it happen or to stay with the desired change. Being really clear about exactly what needs to change and how may be a problem. Or you may feel there is something holding you back (hear the metaphor??) from fully embracing life, but are unclear about what it is.

    Other examples of typical issues include: transitions of all kinds, grief over loss, relationship issues, including separation and/or divorce, mild to moderate anxiety and mild to moderate depression, trauma resolution, weight loss, and smoking cessation. And on and on…..

Clients presently in therapy often continue to work with their therapists in more traditional modes, such as for coming up with current behavioral plans, while using Symbolic Modeling to access and work through deeper issues.

   Other types of professionals use Symbolic Modeling and Clean Language as well.
   -Life coaches: bring clarity to a client's goals and motivate change.
   -Weight loss and smoking cessation: blocks can be worked through and motivation enhanced.
   -Leadership and team development: better communication and vision statements;
   -Police/attorney questioning for clarity and evidence untainted by suggestion.
   -Teachers, body therapists/workers,