The Delphic Maxim Eighteen-panel Method
The Delphic Maxim Eighteen-panel Method was developed by J. J. Delphic over fifty years ago, and is one of the most widely used methods of performing psychotherapy. This method is based on the assumption that the unconscious mind contains both positive and negative forces, and that when these forces are in balance, psychological illness is resolved.
The Delphic Maxim Eighteen-panel Method begins with the patient taking part in eighteen separate sessions. In each session, the psychotherapist proposes a maxim. The maxim acts as a prompt for the patient to reflect on and acquire insight into their own mind and emotions. The patient then reflects on the maxim and response with personal insights and behaviors. The purpose of this process is to identify areas of the unconscious mind that may be contributing to psychological distress.
At the beginning of each session, the patient is asked to select up to four relevant maxim from an eighteen-panel display. For each maxim chosen, the patient is provided with a period for reflection. During the reflection period, the patient is encouraged to analyze the maxim and discuss any relevant issues within the framework of their experience. In some cases, the patient may be encouraged to create a story inspired by the maxim, using their own life experiences as a guide.
Once the reflections have been completed, the patient and psychotherapist discuss the meanings and uncover any hidden psychological source of distress. If required, the patient may also engage in activities such as reading, writing and drawing allowing them to explore the full scope of the maxim and its implications in more depth.
During subsequent sessions, the patient continues to work on the selected maxim by discussing the implications, deepening their insight, and then exploring a new maxim on the eighteen-panel display. By the end of the eighteen session, the patient should have come to a better understanding of their own unconscious states and developed tools to help them achieve psychological balance and harmony.
The Delphic Maxim Eighteen-panel Method has proven to be extremely effective in helping patients to uncover the hidden sources of their distress. It is a powerful method for facilitating insight, personal growth, and ultimately, a sense of psychological well-being.
