WORKING WITH METAPHORS
Metaphors are more than just figures of speech - they are powerful tools for communication, packed with layers of hidden meaning. We often use metaphors as a kind of shorthand to express complex thoughts and emotions. By understanding and exploring these metaphors, we can gain deeper insights into ourselves and help others do the same.
If a client says, "I feel stuck and just don't know which way to turn," this metaphor is not just descriptive, it's revealing deeper emotional and psychological states. Learning to identify, and work with metaphors creatively, can greatly enhance the depth of your practice and enable clients to move forward with greater clarity.
Bringing Creativity to all Practitioners
The often overlooked yet profound outcome of creativity is the personal development and awareness that emerges when you create a representation or symbol of a challenging issue. Even for those who never intend to use creativity professionally, it offers a powerful opportunity for self-discovery and deeper self-knowledge.
Unlock Creativity in Your Practice
Discover the transformative power of creativity to gain personal insights and inspire meaningful change in your clients. Our engaging 2-hour workshops and Practitioner-level courses have already empowered over 4,000 professionals to uncover hidden patterns and drive lasting transformation for their clients.
IT’S IMPORTANT TO KNOW:
• That you will be experiencing the creative Method first-hand and working in pairs as both practitioner and client so you feel confident taking this into your practice.
• You will need your video on to fully participate.
• We request that you work on something real for yourself, (and not your clients work), so that you feel the power of this approach
Why Creativity?
When clients only use their conscious mind, they may be locked by their thought patterns or not be able to find the right vocabulary to truly express what is going on for them. And that means you may only have part of the story to work with.
Using Creativity as an approach bypasses the conscious mind and provides a pathway to the unconscious mind. And that enables feelings, thoughts, beliefs and values to come to the surface that would otherwise be hidden.
Join us to learn practical, easy-to-use creative methods - no artistic skill required!
“Love these workshops, I have learned so much and now feel so much more confident using creative techniques with my clients.”
What to Bring
A4 paper and any creative materials you like.
“I have learned so much from Christina and Lindsey over the last 18 months or so and today was no exception. I now use their techniques with many of my clients and love watching the clients moving forward, especially when they are stuck.”
Learning Objective Participants Can Expect From This Event
- Personal development through exploration of this topic and how it is showing up in your life.
- Realise how the power of creativity can complement your current practice.
- Become confident in using a creative approach with your clients.
Who is This Workshop Appropriate For?
- Counsellors, art-therapists coaches, anyone interested in their own personal development and people interested in creativity as a model for deep change.
How May This Workshop Impact Your Practice?
- This session provides a repeatable step-by-step guide on how to work with the topic using a creative intervention and a set of ChrisLin Method questions.
