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The Family Journal, Vol. 14, No. 3, 286-289 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/1066480706287809

Feeling the Tug: Creative Use of Ropes and Felt Board to Promote Family Change

Rick A. Bruhn

Debra B. Lykke

Sam Houston State University

Bunny S. Duhl

Experiential metaphor has been used in marriage and family therapy for many years. One example of metaphor application involves the use of ropes and felt board to identify and explore relationships in families. In this case, the mother of a son who was socially isolated is treated by a marriage and family therapy intern, using ropes and felt board as media to exemplify the tugs of relationships, demands, and expectations. Responding to the metaphors, the mother changed relationships with her son, other children, and her former and current husbands. Literature supporting the use of metaphors in therapeutic contexts sets the stage for the description of the efficacy of ropes as metaphor in therapy. The case study offers a detailed account of techniques used.

Key Words: experiential metaphor • experiential therapy • case study • art therapy


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