Unlocking the psyche: the therapeutic power of associative metaphor cards in individual and group psychotherapy. The therapeutic story "Mustafa. The way to yourself"

Metaphoric association cards (OH) serve as powerful tools in psychotherapy, counselling, and personal development, facilitating self-expression, communication, and emotional exploration. By combining metaphoric association cards, individuals access unconscious thoughts, emotions, and traumatic experiences, triggering self-healing. Integrated with story therapy, OH cards help diagnose and correct internal processes, identify values, and navigate life challenges. The therapeutic story "1001 Nights" illustrates self-discovery, spiritual awakening, and inner balance through symbolic themes. Used in group psychotherapy, these cards foster insight, catharsis, empowerment, and integration, making storytelling a transformative tool for emotional processing and psychological growth.

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Acta et commentationes Științe ale Educației
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2025-03-01
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https://doi.org/10.36120/2587-3636.v39i1.184-202
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Child Therapy and Development
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Unlocking the psyche: the therapeutic power of associative metaphor cards in individual and group psychotherapy. The therapeutic story "Mustafa. The way to yourself"

Angela Calancea
Acta et commentationes Științe ale Educației
Child Therapy and Development
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Unlocking the psyche: the therapeutic power of associative metaphor cards in individual and group psychotherapy. The therapeutic story "Mustafa. The way to yourself"

Angela Calancea
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Abstract

Metaphoric association cards (OH) serve as powerful tools in psychotherapy, counselling, and personal development, facilitating self-expression, communication, and emotional exploration. By combining metaphoric association cards, individuals access unconscious thoughts, emotions, and traumatic experiences, triggering self-healing. Integrated with story therapy, OH cards help diagnose and correct internal processes, identify values, and navigate life challenges. The therapeutic story "1001 Nights" illustrates self-discovery, spiritual awakening, and inner balance through symbolic themes. Used in group psychotherapy, these cards foster insight, catharsis, empowerment, and integration, making storytelling a transformative tool for emotional processing and psychological growth.

Acta et commentationes Științe ale EducațieiVol. 39(1)
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