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Using Tai Chi Metaphors to Increase Creative Practice

David Chen

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Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art form that can be practiced as a stress reducer for health and fitness as well as for self-defense. The article explores the metaphors embedded in Tai Chi principles and offers implications for the creative practice of therapy. In addition, this article discusses the empirical findings concerning Tai Chi as a stress reducer.

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Key concepts: Reducer, Martial arts, Psychology, Stress (linguistics), Applied psychology, Metaphor, Psychotherapist, Visual arts