Metaphors, in psychological work, are often used in different directions. I wrote here: About therapy through metaphorAnd also: Metaphor in verseMetaphor about temperament and characterMAK (picture posted above) is also a type of metaphor. Metaphors, like dreams (according to Freud), are also a “direct road” to the world of our unconscious (repressed, forgotten). Or appropriated to oneself through childhood scripts, that is, introjected. Therefore, they can be used in therapy even in the presence of cognitive distortions. That is, irrational beliefs and attitudes. I am sharing the methodology - computer programming, in my version of work. We created thought-programs ourselves at different periods of our lives. And since we created them ourselves, we ourselves can change them. This is what the work in CBT is based on. And so, we “print” a thought-belief that constantly spins in the head, or often leads to certain emotions and actions. We analyze and see how suitable the program is for us as a real solution. If not, we correct it. Consider an example Thought: Let’s analyze what complex means. Let's clarify this expression. Where, when, from whom have we heard something like this before... More often this expression could be heard from parents and teachers. We change the program a little. “I can’t always find a topic for conversation with a man.” Let’s analyze again. Why, what’s stopping you? We come to the realization that there is no experience. So how do we change the program? New thought. Here... Something is no longer so tragic. There is already a field for plans and goals. Options for further work are being developed together with the psychologist. When using this technique, you can change not only the “thought-program”, but also the color (emotional component). Which is what I showed as an option. Yellow, according to Luscher, is the color of communications. It turns out to work with both the conscious sphere of the psyche and the unconscious. This method is just a step in working with your scripts. Allows you to “highlight” what interferes with building relationships. And not only with the opposite sex, but also with herself and other people. ********* PS If you are interested in my publications, I suggest you take a look at my website: https://dm54nina.ru