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Using movies in pastoral counseling
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Using movies in pastoral counseling

Florence Gelo
The journal of pastoral care & counseling, v 65(3-4)
2011
PMID: 22452144

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Bibliotherapy Counseling - methods Crisis Intervention - methods Female Humans Middle Aged Motion Pictures Pastoral Care - methods Religion and Psychology
This article uses a case study of a bereaved woman to illustrate the potential benefits of using movies as an adjunctive therapy in pastoral counseling. The article also references the literature on bibliotherapy and cinematherapy while summarizing relevant findings from studies for the use of movies in clinical practice. This article offers both suggestions and cautions for practitioners. At this time, research suggests that a considered therapeutic use of movies can be beneficial for personal growth.

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