Handbook of Phototherapy and Therapeutic Photography

<p>This text introduces the concepts essential tenets and basic techniques of Phototherapy and Therapeutic Photography. </p><p>Through the use of case studies and the author’s own professional experience this book covers the practices together with their theories and research behind phototherapy and therapeutic photography providing a comprehensive range of major approaches. Examples include Talking Pictures Therapy Reenactment Phototherapy the creation of therapeutic photo-books stories and diaries and the therapeutic use of portraiture. Chapters also explain how we can effectively use these techniques in a variety of contexts including private practice voluntary organisations schools prisons and management consultancy as useful adjuncts to primary practices as well as for self-help. </p><p>This handbook is for therapists photographers other professionals clients and activist clients.</p>