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Abstract
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.
Neil Gibson is a social worker and Senior Lecturer at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. He runs a CPD course for professionals interested in using therapeutic photography.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Therapeutic Photography: Enhancing Self-Esteem, Self-Efficacy and Resilience by Neil Gibson | 3 | ||
| Introduction | 9 | ||
| 1. What is Therapeutic Photography? | 15 | ||
| 2. How Can This Be Used in Practice? | 35 | ||
| 3. Advantages and Challenges | 56 | ||
| 4. Using Photography to Explore Self-Image | 77 | ||
| 5. Using Photography to Explore Relationships | 97 | ||
| 6. Using Photography to Express Emotions and Attachments | 119 | ||
| 7. Using Photography to Explore Change | 141 | ||
| 8. Using Photography to Explore Narratives and Perspectives | 161 | ||
| 9. Using Photography to Make Changes to Society | 182 | ||
| 10. Adults with Autism: A Case Study | 203 | ||
| 11. Voices from Practice | 232 | ||
| Appendix: The Therapeutic Photography Programme | 263 | ||
| References | 270 | ||
| Subject Index | 282 | ||
| Author Index | 286 | ||
| Blank Page |