Symbol in diagnostics and psychotherapy

Many people suffer from psychological difficulties that are hardly amenable to direct therapeutic efforts. In these cases, the use of symbolic objects (images, photos, figurines and other objects), that one can associate with oneself, with your memories, desires or anxieties. Ordinary things can thus serve as " translators" for a greater understanding of oneself and one' s own life issues. The authors offer suggestions for collecting symbolic material and working with it in individual, couple or family therapy, as well as in the process of " ordinary" self-discovery. The book is intended for all professionals with education in various therapeutic areas.