Group movie therapy; simple, practical, applicable and economical therapeutic modality of the 21st century settings where education and entertainment meet. For those who are active therapists, the Cinema Therapy method is a useful tool to initiate discussions in a group setting.
Movie Therapy, Moving Therapy! The Healing Power of Film Clips in Therapeutic Settings is rich in possibilities to allow for commentary by group members to relate to their own personal experiences. The examples noted in the book are a great start for beginning practitioners who may also begin to use film clips chosen by themselves as their skill levels increase.
This is an excellent book given the limited literature on this subject. For those who are active therapists, this cinematherapy technique is a great tool to initiate discussions in a group setting. It is rich in possibilities to allow for commentary by group members to relate to their own personal experiences. The examples noted in the book are a great start for beginning practioners who may also begin to use film clips chosen by themselves as their skill levels increase. The author, Fuat Ulus MD, is a practicing psychiatrist who has been working in this theraputic arena for years and is a seminal author for this field. Well done and highly recommended for professionals.
About the Author: A native of Turkish Republic, Fuat Ulus has been practicing psychiatry in the U S for more than three decades. Board certified in his practice, he has been a firm believer in the educational, therapeutic and healing practice’s producing better results if the recipients are entertained.
Author: Fuat Ulus
Year of Release: 2003
