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T H “This book neatly takes us on a journey in which therapeutic photography is carefully E explained, linked to a number of theoretical perspectives, and illustrated with some R powerful images.” A – Professor Ruth Taylor, Dean of the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, Anglia Ruskin University, UK P E “I can guarantee that once you’ve finished reading this book, you will want to get U that camera or smartphone and start snapping. More particularly, you will want T to do this with a group and for a purpose – to help individuals, groups and communities I to find their photovoice, to tell moving stories and to make change.” C – Emeritus Professor Mark Doel of Social Work, Sheffield Hallam University, UK P THERAPEUTIC H O PHOTOGRAPHY Therapeutic photography is an increasingly popular approach for increasing self- T esteem, resilience and self-reliance in a wide range of people, including those with O dementia, autism or mental health problems, school children and offenders. This book provides practical guidance on delivering therapeutic photography interventions and G Enhancing Self-Esteem, introduces the theory underpinning the approach. R Self-Efficacy A Each chapter describes a different element of therapeutic photography, including and Resilience P storytelling through photographs to discuss relationships and the use of self-portraits and selfies to explore identity. Exercises, reflection points and examples are provided H throughout and an adaptable programme is also included in the appendix. Y Neil Gibson is a social worker and Senior Lecturer at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK. He runs a CPD course for professionals interested in using therapeutic photography. NEIL GIBSON N E I L G I B S O Jessica Kingsley Publishers N www.jkp.com Cover design: www.ironicitalics.com THERAPEUTIC PHOTOGRAPHY of related interest Exploring the Self through Photography Activities for Use in Group Work Claire Craig ISBN 978 1 84310 666 1 eISBN 978 0 85700 191 7 Inspiring and Creative Ideas for Working with Children How to Build Relationships and Enable Change Deborah M. Plummer ISBN 978 1 84905 651 9 eISBN 978 1 78450 146 4 The CBT Art Activity Book 100 illustrated handouts for creative therapeutic work Jennifer Guest ISBN 978 1 84905 665 6 eISBN 978 1 78450 168 6 Toxins and Antidotes A Therapeutic Card Deck for Exploring Life Experiences Bonnie Thomas Illustrated by Rosy Salaman ISBN 978 1 78592 763 8 Art Therapy and Creative Coping Techniques for Older Adults Susan I. Buchalter Part of the Arts Therapies series ISBN 978 1 84905 830 8 eISBN 978 0 85700 309 6 The Handbook of Art Therapy and Digital Technology Edited by Cathy Malchiodi, PhD ISBN 978 1 78592 792 8 eISBN 978 1 78450 774 9 Portrait Therapy Resolving Self-Identity Disruption in Clients with Life-Threatening and Chronic Illnesses Susan M.D. Carr ISBN 978 1 78592 293 0 eISBN 978 1 78450 605 6 THERAPEUTIC PHOTOGRAPHY Enhancing Self-Esteem, Self-Efficacy and Resilience NEIL GIBSON Jessica Kingsley Publishers London and Philadelphia First published in 2018 by Jessica Kingsley Publishers 73 Collier Street London N1 9BE, UK and 400 Market Street, Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA www.jkp.com Copyright © Neil Gibson 2018 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any material form (including photocopying, storing in any medium by electronic means or transmitting) without the written permission of the copyright owner except in accordance with the provisions of the law or under terms of a licence issued in the UK by the Copyright Licensing Agency Ltd. www.cla.co.uk or in overseas territories by the relevant reproduction rights organisation, for details see www.ifrro.org. Applications for the copyright owner’s written permission to reproduce any part of this publication should be addressed to the publisher. Warning: The doing of an unauthorised act in relation to a copyright work may result in both a civil claim for damages and criminal prosecution. Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Names: Gibson, Neil, 1973- author. Title: Therapeutic photography : enhancing self-esteem, self-efficacy and resilience / Neil Gibson. Description: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2018. | Includes bibliographical references and index. Identifiers: LCCN 2018006132 | ISBN 9781785921551 (alk. paper) Subjects: | MESH: Psychotherapy | Photography | Self Concept | Resilience, Psychological Classification: LCC RC455.4.A77 | NLM WM 450.5.P5 | DDC 616.89/1656- -dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2018006132 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A CIP catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library ISBN 978 1 78592 155 1 eISBN 978 1 78450 421 2 For Kirsi, Coen and Harris Contents 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
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