Working with metaphors: Supporting challenges and change
About
Drawn from extensive literatures on identity and narrative practice, metaphors support people to describe and ‘position themselves’ amongst their experiences, what is important to them, and transitions they are seeking to make.This workshop will introduce participants to concepts that support the use of metaphor. It draws on experiences of presenters in providing workshops based on the use of metaphors provided at conferences and workplaces across Australia.
Examples of Crossing the River, Journey, Tree of Life and Teams of Life metaphors will be discussed.
The emphasis will be on responding to approaches generated in the course of counselling and support.
The session will include the opportunity for each participant to practice the use of a metaphor of interest. The session will be relevant to all counselling and casework contexts.
Location
Elwood + St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre
87 Tennyson St, 33 Moore ST, Elwood Vic 3184