Video Art and Activism: Applications in Art Therapy
Basia Mosinski, LCAT, ATR-BC,MA, MFA
Abstract:
Like the use of other art forms in art therapy, video can be used to encourage personal growth, self-discovery, and insight, as well as assist in emotional reparation. In addition, video is uniquely suited to offer clients a chance to observe themselves. This chapter presents a person-centered art therapy approach to video art. A brief discussion of video art and activism is presented in order to provide a context for the use of video in art therapy. The anecdotal experiences of adults with little or no previous video training provide examples of practical applications for group art therapy.
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