Metaphors for motivation and intervention / Yvonne M. Dolan -- Little piece of hell / Alexander Blount -- Use of metaphor for treating somatic complaints in psychotherapy / Bill O'Hanlon -- Circular methods indirect methods : the interview as an indirect technique / Mary Jane Ferrier -- Exploring relationships between Ericksonian hypnotherapy and family therapy / Michele K. Ritterman -- Indirect approach to brief therapy / Steve de Shazer -- Indirect therapy in the schools / Ron Kral -- Uses of humor in therapy / Brian Cade -- To be direct or indirect .... that is a question? / Kurt Ludewig.