Hamilton, J. Movies on the Couch: The MOVIE Model of Film Therapy. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research 2023, doi:10.1002/capr.12658.
Hamilton, J. Movies on the Couch: The MOVIE Model of Film Therapy. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research 2023, doi:10.1002/capr.12658.
Hamilton, J. Movies on the Couch: The MOVIE Model of Film Therapy. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research 2023, doi:10.1002/capr.12658.
Hamilton, J. Movies on the Couch: The MOVIE Model of Film Therapy. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research 2023, doi:10.1002/capr.12658.
Abstract
Film therapy, the therapeutic use of movies in psychological therapies, is a growing area of interest to therapists and researchers. This paper presents the MOVIE model of film therapy, a widely applicable, trauma-informed framework for working with film imagery and themes in individual or group therapy, counsellor education and self-help. Film or cinema therapy is a highly accessible and relatable method for many diverse client and student groups with benefits that include, catharsis and emotional processing, greater ease of dialogue around issues, increased empathy, and interpersonal learning, engaging with new perspectives and learning skills. Following the model clients mindfully observe and voice their emotional and psychological responses to movie watching, identify how the imagery, characters, themes, and narrative symbolise personal experience and consider any new possibilities that emerged through re-authoring personal narratives. The model is informed by a practice focused review of literature.
Keywords
film therapy; movie therapy; cinema therapy
Subject
Public Health and Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
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