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Metaphorization--making terms.

O Kitayama

    The International Journal of Psycho-Analysis
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Therapists can help schizophrenic patients understand metaphor by translating their literal expressions into shared, playful metaphors. This bridging process aids in transitioning from literal to metaphorical understanding in psychoanalysis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychiatry
    • Psychoanalysis

    Background:

    • Analyst receptivity to ambiguity is crucial for psychoanalytic practice.
    • Ambiguous metaphors bridge personal metaphorical meanings and shared literal meanings.
    • Schizophrenic patients often experience metaphors literally, hindering this bridging function.

    Observation:

    • Some schizophrenic patients can utilize metaphor, suggesting positive signs like creativity and ambiguity tolerance.
    • This paper hypothesizes a transitional process from literal to metaphorical understanding in schizophrenic patients.
    • Therapist's role in metaphorizing literal patient expressions into 'here and now' events is essential.

    Findings:

    • 'In-metaphor' and compound metaphors, weaving therapist and patient language, are significant.

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  • Ambiguous metaphors help deconstruct difficult experiences into words.
  • An interpersonal ambiguous area evolves alongside metaphor development.

    • Implications:

    • Playfully shared metaphorization can promote the bridging process in schizophrenic patients.
    • This approach facilitates the transition from literal interpretation to metaphorical understanding.
    • Enhances therapeutic interventions for individuals with schizophrenia.