Meaning of cinematherapy | Babel Free

Definitions

The viewing of thought-provoking or inspiring films as a form of therapy.

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Examples

“Cinematherapy combines a strategic mix of pop feminism (which presumes female independence and “girl power”) and stereotypes, then, as a primary method of appealing to female audiences.”

“Cinematherapy is an innovative way of working with couples and clients.”

“Cinematherapy should be thought of a^([sic]) technique for therapy, not a unique type of therapy.”

“While the quantity of controlled research studies on cinematherapy is limited, it is clear that psychologists value the use of movies in clinical practice (Lampropoulos, Kazantzis, & Deane, 2004).”

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