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Browse recent essays, research notes and practical explorations from Metaphors of Movement.
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Working with Aphantasia
Working with Aphantasia in Metaphors of Movement by Masha Bennett One of the common assumptions in therapeutic metaphor work is that people can, in some way, access internal imagery: to…
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Meteor Etymology and Idiom
Meteor: Etymology, Semantic Drift, and the Metaphors of Sudden Motion Abstract “What goes up, must come down.” The word meteor occupies a distinctive position at the intersection of cosmology, philosophy,…
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Ject Words
The -ject Word Family: The Language of “Throwing” Etymology: From the Latin root iacere (to throw), evolving through jectus (“thrown”). This family of words has produced a network of meanings…
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Primary Metaphors
Primary Metaphors: Embodied Co-Occurrence and Recurring Mappings Primary metaphors are conventional mappings that arise from everyday embodied co-occurrences between sensorimotor experiences and more abstract subjective experiences. Rather than being arbitrary…
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Max Black’s Interaction Model of Metaphor
Max Black’s Interaction Model of Metaphor: Mapping Systems and Emergent Meaning Max Black’s work transformed twentieth-century metaphor theory by arguing that metaphors do not merely substitute one term for another,…
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Richards’ Interaction Theory of Metaphor: Tenor and Vehicle
In the study of metaphor, one of the foundational contributions came from I. A. Richards (1936) in his work The Philosophy of Rhetoric. Richards moved metaphor theory beyond ornamentation and…
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Understanding the Impact of Pedestals and Pillars on Social Anxiety and Personal Expectations
Introduction In psychology and social dynamics, metaphors like pedestals, pillars, and columns often hold deeper meanings that influence our understanding of social anxiety and personal expectations. This article delves into…
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The History of Metaphors of Movement with Andrew T Austin
The Origins of Metaphors of Movement: An Interview with Andrew T. Austin Andrew T. Austin, the creator of Metaphors of Movement and Integral Eye Movement Therapy (IEMT), recently shared insights…
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A Conversation with Andrew T. Austin About Human Behaviour and Psychology
About This Conversation In this video, I have a conversation with Andrew T. Austin about human behaviour and psychology. We explore several interesting topics. We discuss how people approach planning…
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Metaphors of Movement Q&A with Andy: MoM Practice Group
In the 6 June 2024 practice group, we held a Q&A with Andrew T. Austin about several topics. Here is the summary. Understanding Boundary Violations One significant challenge in metaphor…
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Cedere: The Latin Root of “-cede” Words
The root word “-cede” comes from the Latin verb cedere, meaning “to go”, “to yield” or “to withdraw”. This root is found in various English words, many of which relate…
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Difference Between Clean Language and Metaphors of Movement
What is the difference between Metaphors of Movement and Clean Language? Metaphors of Movement, developed by Andrew T. Austin, and Clean Language, originated by David Grove and further developed by…
