Using Photography in Counseling: Images of Healing (original) (raw)

Counseling and psychotherapy have been used successfully as ways to promote emotional and psychological healing. However, counseling techniques and approaches generally rely on verbal exchanges, as well as the development of insight. Several populations require the use of creative techniques in order to reach therapeutic goals, including children and adolescents. The field of art therapy provides options in this regard. The purpose of this paper is to present a case study of Karli (pseudonym), a 17-year old female who used photography within her counseling sessions. The case study illustrates the findings of the supporting research that using photographic images and artistic process in counseling can connect counseling techniques with photo directives and may be an effective strategy for healing.