Media From Dr. Cohen's Collaborative work in the chapter Film/Video-Based Therapy and Editing as Process From a Depth Psychological Perspective
Clip from a Short Film about the Dalai Lama on Technology
Directed by Doug Pray
Produced by Joel Kurwahara
Edited by Dr. Joshua Lee Cohen
In 2001, filmmaker Doug Pray created a captivating documentary centered around Joel Kuwahara's transformative journey to the Namgyal Monastery in Dharamshala, India, where the Dalai Lama resides. The film highlighted the vital task of preserving the Dalai Lama's teachings, which were previously recorded on vulnerable VHS tapes that were collecting fungus. Joel's expedition shed light on the challenges of digitizing and safeguarding these invaluable teachings. The documentary also featured an interview with the Dalai Lama, who emphasized the responsible use of money and technology for the betterment of humanity. Today, as emerging technologies like Chat GPT continue to evolve, the timeless message of preserving wisdom remains as relevant as ever.
Joel Kuwahara's unexpected journey began when the dot-com company he worked for closed its doors. Little did he know that this turn of events would lead him to Dharamsala, India, where he would assist Buddhist monks in archiving and preserving the teachings of the 14th Dalai Lama. Faced with the challenge of organizing a vast library of sacred Buddhist audio and video teachings, Kuwahara taught the monks essential computer skills and digitization techniques. The project received the approval of the Dalai Lama himself, who emphasized the value of teaching the monks and digitally archiving the precious tapes.
To learn more about this remarkable endeavor, you can read the full article here.
Film/Video-Based Therapy case study from Dr. Joshua Lee Cohen's Internship at Families in New Directions supervised by Dr. Dorothy Tucker
Dr. Dorothy Tucker's Impact
Under the guidance of Dr. Dorothy Tucker, a pioneering psychologist and educator, Dr. Cohen conducted groundbreaking research on film/video-based therapy, capturing clients' therapeutic journeys on film to illustrate the profound healing and personal growth that can be achieved through the process of creating movies within a therapeutic context. Dr. Tucker's visionary influence and mentorship played a crucial role in demonstrating the transformative power of visual storytelling, solidifying film/video-based therapy as a highly effective and valuable tool in the field of psychology.