Use of a medical or disease model of "schizophrenia" or "psychosis" often blinds us to seeing the metaphorical or poetic use of language in these conditions. Exploration of those metaphorical and camouflaged communications often uncovers poignant and relevant conflicts and traumas. After reviewing critiques of biological attempts at explanation, therapy case examples are given to exemplify a narrative approach to understanding functional "psychosis."
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