This module explores phototherapy as a distinct creative healing practice that uses photography, reflection, and contemplation to support personal growth and emotional well-being. Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Differentiate between phototherapy and other creative therapies, identifying the distinct role of reflection, still images, and contemplation in personal healing.
- Facilitate photo-dialogue activities that support identity development, emotional regulation, and self-expression in young artists with ID and/or neurodivergent.
- Design inclusive phototherapy sessions that emphasize accessibility, concrete communication, and participant authorship while encouraging autonomy and artistic agency.
- Explain the theoretical foundations of phototherapy as a method that uses photography to explore memory, identity, and emotional experience, referencing Judy Weiser’s and Jo Spence’s contributions.