The Use of Metaphor in Intersubjective Supervision
Date of Award
5-2023
Document Type
Doctoral Research Paper
Degree Name
Psy.D.
Organizational Unit
Graduate School of Professional Psychology
First Advisor
Jennifer Erickson Cornish
Second Advisor
Judith E. Fox
Third Advisor
Emily Markley
Keywords
Intersubjective, Supervision, Metaphor, Clinical supervision, Intersubjective systems theory
Abstract
In contemporary psychotherapy education, psychotherapy supervision holds immense power and importance regarding preparation and training of psychotherapists (Watkins, 2012). While there is current literature addressing the use of metaphor in psychotherapy (Amundson & Thrift, 2008; Lyddon, Clay, & Sparks, 2001), there is limited literature addressing its use in supervision (Edwards, 2010; Guiffrida, et al., 2012; Sommer & Cox, 2003; Valadex & Garcia, 1998). Moreover, while Breyer (2013) has discussed the use of metaphor in intersubjective therapy, there is no available literature specifically addressing the use of metaphor in intersubjective supervision. This paper aims to introduce and articulate how the exploration and use of metaphor models and supports intersubjective theory and practice. Specific examples are offered related to the use of metaphor and intersubjective methods and interventions such as unknowingness, cotransferences, illumination, co-construction, developmental narratives, charged words/phrases, and creativity and play (co-regulation).
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Extent
24 pgs
Recommended Citation
Clinkscales, C.J., "The Use of Metaphor in Intersubjective Supervision" (2023). Graduate School of Professional Psychology: Doctoral Papers and Masters Projects. 485.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/capstone_masters/485