Metaphorical Associative Cards Psychosomatics. Images

The presented tool will be useful for: psychologists, psychotherapists, specialists in social work dealing with sick people, as well as for anyone who would like to deeply and comprehensively explore the reasons for their own psychosomatic ailments.

Using the set will allow:

• to explore the causes of psychosomatic disorders;
• to understand and realize the factors and conditions that served as the “trigger mechanism” in the development of the ailment;
• through the analysis of imagery and metaphor to understand the role and significance of illness in life;
• to realize the benefits of illness and its “messages”;
• to outline ways to overcome illness;
• to realize the resources of one’s own health and self-relationship as an important value of life.
Working with the deck can be done in two directions. In the first direction, we suggest using it as a tool for psychological consultations. In the second direction, it can be used for self-analysis with the aim of improving the understanding of one’s own feelings, bodily sensations, and the ability to concentrate on internal experiences and feelings, shifting the focus of attention from external events.