Topical Talks on Symbolic Modeling
Introduction to Mining Your Metaphors
I have presented at a number of conferences and other sites about working with metaphors and Symbolic Modeling, including:
- Maryland Association for Counseling and Development Annual Conference, Columbia, MD
- National Association for Poetry Therapy Annual Conferences: Portland, OR; Minneapolis, MN; Washington, DC
- Ruscombe Mansion Community Wellness Center Open Houses, Baltimore, MD
- Walker Open House, Edmonton, Alberta
- Water Spirit Wellness Center, Baltimore, MD
Upcoming:
- Clean Conference, September 2009
London, England
My presentations range from 30-120 minutes and are lively and engaging. Time permitting, I include a demonstration and an opportunity for audience pairs to facilitate one another using a few basic Clean Language questions. Contact me to arrange a presentation for your group or conference.
Possible Topics/Groups
The possible applications of Clean Language and Symbolic Modeling are practically limitless. Are you intrigued and wondering how I might apply them to your situation? Let’s discuss it. Maybe your situation is similar to...
- Counselors/therapists curious about the power of metaphor to help them engage clients and facilitate growth and change
- Teachers wanting to better manage and motivate their students or to communicate better with parents
- Asian body workers wondering how they can release the blocks for some clients that may have shown improvement, but just don’t fully heal
- Facilitators working with weight management/body image populations
- Mediators negotiating settlements between parties
- Business executives wanting to improve their team’s performance
- Artists seeking new ways to inspire and/or unleash their creativity
- Coaches interested in minimizing their own influence and empowering their clients
- Interviewers who want to draw out their subjects, quickly and effectively
Contact Me
Contact me for more information on topical talks.
