Iceberg Metaphor Poster

The Iceberg Metaphor offers a profound understanding of the complex layers of human experience and behavior. In practice, this metaphor has proven invaluable for exploring and addressing the deeper issues that clients often face.

Imagine an iceberg floating in the ocean. What we see above the surface—the visible tip—is just a small fraction of the entire structure. Beneath the waterline lies the vast majority of the iceberg, hidden from view but critical to its existence and stability. This imagery is used to explain human behavior and experience: what we observe on the surface is only a small part of the whole picture, with much of what drives our feelings and actions lying beneath the surface, unseen but deeply influential.

The Iceberg Metaphor invites us to look beyond the obvious and explore the hidden depths of our inner world. By doing so, we can better understand the underlying motivations, beliefs, and emotions that shape our behavior and interactions.