Therapeutic photography : enhancing self-esteem, self-efficacy and resilience / Neil Gibson

By:

Gibson, Neil, 1973- [author.]

Material type: Text

text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

9781784504212
1784504211

Subject(s): Genre/Form:

Electronic books.

Additional physical formats: Print version:: Therapeutic photography.DDC classification:

616.891656

LOC classification:

RC455.4.A77 G53 2018

NLM classification:

WM 4505P5

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Contents:

What is therapeutic photography? -- How can this be used in practice? -- Advantages and challenges -- Using photography to explore self-image -- Using photography to explore relationships -- Using photography to express emotions and attachments -- Using photography to explore change -- Using photography to explore narratives and perspectives -- Using photography to make changes to society -- Adults with autism: a case study -- Voices from practice.

Summary: "Therapeutic photography is an increasingly popular approach for increasing self-esteem, resilience and self-reliance in a wide range of people, including those with dementia, autism or mental health problems, school children and offenders. This book provides practical guidance on delivering therapeutic photography interventions and introduces the theory underpinning the approach. Each chapter describes a different element of therapeutic photography, including storytelling through photographs to discuss relationships and the use of self-portraits and selfies to explore identity. Exercises, reflection points and examples are provided throughout and a detailed case study shows the approaches described in the book used with a group of young adults on the autism spectrum. An adaptable programme is also included in the appendix."--Publisher's descriptionSummary: This easy-to-use guide explores the theory and practice of therapeutic photography, an effective intervention for improving self-esteem, resilience and self-efficacy in a wide range of clients, including those with autism, dementia and mental health problems. It includes a full programme which can be easily adapted for a wide range of needs.

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"Therapeutic photography is an increasingly popular approach for increasing self-esteem, resilience and self-reliance in a wide range of people, including those with dementia, autism or mental health problems, school children and offenders. This book provides practical guidance on delivering therapeutic photography interventions and introduces the theory underpinning the approach. Each chapter describes a different element of therapeutic photography, including storytelling through photographs to discuss relationships and the use of self-portraits and selfies to explore identity. Exercises, reflection points and examples are provided throughout and a detailed case study shows the approaches described in the book used with a group of young adults on the autism spectrum. An adaptable programme is also included in the appendix."--Publisher's description

This easy-to-use guide explores the theory and practice of therapeutic photography, an effective intervention for improving self-esteem, resilience and self-efficacy in a wide range of clients, including those with autism, dementia and mental health problems. It includes a full programme which can be easily adapted for a wide range of needs.