Dialogic Transformation in Therapeutic Contexts. Metaphors, Stories and Parables—Manners of Conduct and Speaking

Authors

  • Klaus G. Deissler

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17169/fqs-9.1.347

Keywords:

dialogic transformation, dialogic therapy, systemic therapy, social constructionism, therapeutic metaphors

Abstract

The article contributes to the discussion of the premises and practical consequences of social constructionism in of the context of psychotherapeutic practice. The article is based on the presupposition that the use of metaphors is an important aspect of therapeutic interaction and that they contribute to transformation not only within the therapeutic dialogue. For these ends a few metaphors implying processes of social construction are presented—some gaining their effect of clarification through intended alienation. These processes are exemplified further in the psychotherapeutic context by presenting diagnoses as relational constructions. We end with a brief case study that highlights the social constructionist understanding of therapeutic dialogues. URN: urn:nbn:de:0114-fqs0801455

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Author Biography

Klaus G. Deissler

Klaus G. DEISSLER, Dr. phil., Dipl.-Psych., ist als Herausgeber der Reihe "DiskurSys" im transcript-Verlag und der "Zeitschrift für Systemische Therapie und Beratung" (verlag modernes lernen) sowie als Verfasser zahlreicher Aufsätze und Bücher im Bereich Beratung und Therapie publizistisch tätig. Neben seiner Tätigkeit als niedergelassener Psychotherapeut in freier Praxis arbeitet er als Supervisor, Coach und Berater von Familienunternehmen.

Published

2008-01-31

How to Cite

Deissler, K. G. (2008). Dialogic Transformation in Therapeutic Contexts. Metaphors, Stories and Parables—Manners of Conduct and Speaking. Forum Qualitative Sozialforschung Forum: Qualitative Social Research, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.17169/fqs-9.1.347