On July 3, 2023, the Psychology Program and the Institute of Psychological Solutions Research and Counseling welcomed over 150 participants from the psychology community in Vietnam, including professionals, practitioners, and students from various organizations, hospitals, and universities.
The program was led by PhD candidate Linus Paul Frederic Guenther from Sigmund-Freud University, Berlin, Germany, and translator Master Nguyen Hong An – Program Director of Psychology shared about the application of Metaphor Analysis and Implication in psychological therapy from the perspective of an expert and a researcher.
Participants had the opportunity to experience hands-on activities analyzing the metaphorical imagery of lotus flowers and discussing with Mr. Linus Paul Frederic Guenther. Following the sharing session was a roundtable discussion with Master Tran Cam Thuy and Master Hoang Anh Vu, and psychologist Vuong Nguyen Toan Thien about psychological practice in Vietnam, as well as the application of metaphors and implications in the practice process.