Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-271) and index.
Section I: Fundamentals -- An Ericksonian approach -- A Batesonian perspective -- Using metaphor to facilitate therapeutic processes -- Section II: How to construct metaphors -- Learning to think metaphorically -- Strategies for developing and utilizing symbols -- Strategies for finding stories -- Strategies for developing ceremonies -- Section III: The therapeutic interaction -- Metaphor in the overall context of therapy.