Download or read book Symbol, Story, and Ceremony written by Gene Combs and published by W. W. Norton. This book was released on 1990 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the psychotherapeutic use of metaphor in its three basic forms: symbol, story and ritual. Case studies are used to illustrate metaphorical strategies for facilitating new patterns of thought. Exercises are also offered to help therapists develop confidence in thinking metaphorically.