Metaphors of Emotion
A one day workshop exploring the structure and experience of emotions.
An extension of the Metaphors of Movement and motion model and a radically effective way of exploring emotions and state and creating profound change in self and others.
Emotions as Object to be Carried (Weight/Mass)
"I carry the burden of guilt."
"The guilt weighs me down."
"I carry a lot of emotional baggage."
"I carry the weight of the world on my shoulders."
"I have a lot on my mind."
Self as Container for Emotions
"I am full of anger."
"I am brimming over with rage."
"I am full of hope."
"I am filled with excitement."
"I feel empty inside."
Emotions and State as Container
"I'm in a state of anger."
"I'm in despair."
"I'm not in a good state."
"I am living in fear."
"I am living in hope."
"I cower in fear."
"I am in love."
Emotions as Temperature
"That leaves me cold."
"I'm hot and bothered."
"I am boiling with rage."
"She's the ice queen."
"Cold hearted."
"A very warm person."
"A hot blooded male."
"Like ice flowing through my veins."
Emotions as Pressure
"I feel like I am going to explode."
"He erupted without warning."
"He's like a volcano waiting to explode."
"I need to let off steam."
"I'm under a lot of pressure."
No prior experience required. This workshop is a personal exploration of the structure of emotions and will provide a systemic process for creating emotional change. Ideal for NLP practitioners and hypnotherapists wishing to expand their "tool kit" for more effective client work.
