The Progress In Therapy information handout graphically illustrates metaphors for trajectories of progress (or how progress might be subjectively experienced by clients) during therapy. Clients differ in the way they experience progress during a course of therapy: improvement is not always linear, and setbacks, crises, lapses, or relapses are commonplace. When these occur it can be helpful to remind clients about common trajectories of progress in therapy. Metaphors for paths of progress, including ‘snakes and ladders’ and the ‘spiral staircase’, are illustrated in this information handout.
Experiencing setbacks during therapy is commonplace but can nevertheless be dispiriting. It can be helpful to remind clients about common trajectories of progress in therapy. Helpful metaphors for paths of progress include ‘snakes and ladders’ and the ‘spiral staircase’. The Progress In Therapy information handout graphically illustrates both of these metaphors.
