Dropping Nuggets: Advanced Practices in Therapy Utilising Analogies, Metaphors, Stories, and Experiential Activities

In this course, Dr. Jason Branch (LPC, ACS, NCC) does not just talk about utilising analogies, metaphors, and storytelling in your practice; he presents them throughout the talk to demonstrate how it can be done. From the “Your House” analogy through the Salamander/Gator metaphor to the notion of Balloons and Strings, Dr. Branch provides multiple examples of how you can create figurative speech and narratives based on your clients’ stories and experiences. Dr. Branch explains the therapeutic benefits of doing so and shows you how you can integrate these creations into your sessions to promote transformative client outcomes. Always, you are encouraged to keep in mind – and hold for your clients – the tug of war between your three selves: past, present, and future.