@article{Beadle,2024This,
abstract = {This research investigates an embodied metaphor-based positive psychology coaching intervention created as a method to transform perceptions and generate change. Six participants were recruited to work with the metaphor intervention; data was collected via participant journals and semi-structured interviews, with analysis completed using interpretative phenomenological analysis methodology. Results indicate that this metaphor process led to significant breakthroughs for participants under three themes: meta-position provides rationality and relieves pressure; agency prompts transformation from contractive to expansive energy; and insight is gained about one’s self and situation. This study provides evidence for using metaphor as an effective coaching or positive psychology intervention.},
author = {Beadle, C. and Papworth, J.},
title = {The experience of an embodied metaphor-based positive psychology coaching intervention for transformation and insight},
number = {1},
journal = {International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring},
keywords = {Coaching; positive psychology; insight; metaphor; embodiment},
pages = {109-129},
year = {2024},
language = {English},
url = {radar.brookes.ac.uk/radar/items/9cfb8ef0-d0c5-4e43-aecb-3e9099133bf5/1/},
volume = {22}
}