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Photography as a tool in the psychotherapeutic process

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Photography was first used in psychiatry by Dr. Hugh Diamond in 1856. In contrast to diagnostic tests that present multiple images to the patient for assessing psychological distress (such as the Rorschach test, TAT, etc.), photography is utilized by many psychiatrists and psychotherapists as a therapeutic tool (Walker, 1982). Nowadays, photographs are widely used in […]

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ART UNCUT Vol2

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ART UNCUT – Strengthening Accessibility of people with disabilities in cultural institutions and Participation in artistic creation as a means for self-advocacy. The ART UNCUT program aims to strengthen the accessibility of people with disabilities to Museums as cultural institutions and to promote active participation in artistic creation as a means for self-advocacy. The program […]

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topos:lefkada

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topos:lefkada is a community Art Action project that invites the local people/ residents of the island of Lefkada, the general public and artists to participate in art and culture activities and create original works that have as a starting point a common place, Lefkada. The activities of the project include experiential digital art workshops, open […]

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Phototherapy workshop “My Photo I”

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The Phototherapy workshop, “My Photo I” aims to provide the basic theoretical and practical background on the therapeutic use of photography. It is designed for photographers, therapists, visual artists, educators, sociologists, psychologists, etc., and anyone who wants to deepen his/her relationship with the visual image, develop his/her photographic eye and learn basic ways of using […]

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Documentary Photography Workshop – 03-11/08/2017- Join Now!

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Alternative Tourism: 8-Day Documentary Photography Workshop in Greece The Nomad workshop will offer participants the opportunity to develop their skills in documentary photography in one of the most beautiful areas in Greece. From agrotourism, to yoga retreats, to kayaking / surfing / diving lessons, there has never been a greater choice of activities available […]

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