Latest writing
Browse recent essays, research notes and practical explorations from Metaphors of Movement.
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The Living Dead
An analysis of a living-death metaphor involving a coffin, graveyard, attachment, family position and possible routes towards change.
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Keys to Your Inner Experience with Mark Andreas
Mark Andreas presents his perspective on Metaphors of Movement and the structure of inner experience.
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Jelly Legs
An analysis of a wall of jelly metaphor, exploring obstruction, resistance, shame, movement and the difficulty of moving forwards.
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Padlocks, Chains and a Groin
A detailed metaphor analysis of padlocks and chains around the groin, exploring restriction, responsibility, sexuality and family beliefs.
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Limiting Metaphors?
Are metaphors beliefs or limiting stories? This article examines metaphor in therapy and explains the distinctive focus of Metaphors of Movement.
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The Rope: Session Analysis
A detailed Metaphors of Movement analysis of a Clean Language and Symbolic Modelling session, examining language, logic, identity and therapeutic interaction.
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An Antique “La” Divinae Motum Orbis
A short account of an antique Divinae Motum Orbis attributed to Edith Van Dyne, including photographs and details of its construction.
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Analysis of a Coaching Exchange
A detailed Metaphors of Movement analysis of a brief coaching exchange, examining language, emotion, suggestion and the therapeutic relationship.
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Le Divinae Motum Orbis
Instructions for constructing Le Divinae Motum Orbis, including its dimensions, inscriptions, symbolism, materials and method of sealing.
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Just Don’t Think About It…
A Metaphors of Movement analysis of an imagined coaching exchange involving feeling trapped, hitting a brick wall and proposed routes forward.
