Trains leaving the station metaphor--which one do you choose?Airan, Thanks for the train metaphors; I'm going to use them. The following similar metaphor popped up in my mind while reading your note: What about asking a client (or ourselves) to make a choice between two trains ready to leave the here and now station? One is an uncomfortable train and is moving in a valued direction; the other is your luxury, ultra-comfortable train and is moving exactly in the opposite direction. Which one are you going to choose? Best, Koke
TWO TRAINS - Comment submitted by DrEickleberry on February 20, 2019.
Koke:
This is a great addition to the train metaphor. In fact, I’ve found it to have terrific utility with substance abuse. The luxury train (the one that represents drug/alcohol use) is easy to get on and initially comfortable, however, because it is going in the wrong direction, it eventually leads to a place that is less comfortable and much further from where you want to be, which is in itself distressing. Staying on the luxury train indefinitelty also will eventually lead to distress....you’ll become bored, the train will break down, etc. The less savory train (represents the difficult path to sobriety) may not be as much fun initially, but leads to a place bettrer than the other train can ever take you. Hope this is useful!
Lori