Stories and metaphors in cognitive-behavior therapy Original Research Article

The use of stories and metaphors in cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) provides a method to enhance information processing in sessions and thereafter. The goal is to help transform therapeutic information into a form that is easy to remember, provides useful guidance, and can be applied in relevant moments in a patientʹs life. The purpose of this article is to exemplify commonsense strategies, including vivid stories and metaphors, to help patients translate session material into behavior change.