USING THE „MOUNTAIN” METAPHOR TO INCREASE SELF-EFFICACY
Journal Title: Current Trends in Natural Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 10
Abstract
A new growing body of studies have suggested that therapists and counsellors should consider nature involvement and nature connectedness when assessing clients and planning therapy strategies. Strategies and techniques incorporating nature analogies (as in the form of metaphors) and embedding clients’ experiences ‘‘in a larger natural story of life’’ can support clients through the different stages of change. Similar to climbing a mountain, the process of change is not a simple task, it involves certain steps and a permanent connection to personal resources, feelings and thoughts. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of working with the metaphor of a mountain on self-efficiency in students. We supposed that this kind of exercise would facilitate the access to personal resources and needs and it would facilitate the increase of self-efficiency. We used an experimental design, observation, psychodiagnostic instruments (Self-Efficacy Scale - SAS), and statistical methods (Paired-Samples T Test).After the participation in this type of metaphorical exercise the participants were more aware of their present needs and resources, and experienced a higher level of self-efficiency. They felt more capable to mobilize their cognitive, behavioural and motivational resources to successfully complete their goals.
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Ileana L. Vitalia
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