Movies - good for mental health say cinema therapists

[Movies Good for Health]

Watch Two Movies and Call Me in the Morning . . .

Turtle Island Native Network promotes good health
http://www.turtleisland.org/healing/healing-wellness.htm

and movies - First Nations, Aboriginal, Native American, Indigenous Peoples films, theatre, and more . . .
http://www.turtleisland.org/news/news-theatre.htm
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Reel Therapy - Cinema Therapy . . .

Movies are good for mental health say cinema therapists . . . using movies made for the big screen or television, for therapeutic purposes.

"The use of movies for personal growth and healing carries forward a long-standing connection between storytelling and self-reflection that may date back to the beginnings of spoken language." Dr. Birgit Wolz, Phd.
http://www.cinematherapy.com/
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Used as part of psychotherapy, cinema therapy is an innovative method based on traditional therapeutic principles. Even outside a therapist’s office, following certain guidelines for choosing films and watching them consciously can support personal and spiritual growth . . .
http://www.cinematherapy.com/

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Would you find it exciting to resolve your personal problems while having fun? You can. Many people have already.

In her book "E-Motion Picture Magic" Dr. Birgit Wolz, Phd shows you how to take advantage of a movie's impact to change unwanted emotions, attitudes, and behaviors.

More importantly, she shows you how favorite films can evoke self-esteem, courage, and true authenticity. . .
http://www.emotionpicturemagic.com/

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Films are our stories says Gary Solomon and stories have been used therapeutically since primitive humans first began to spin tales around lonely campfires.

The campfires are gone now the stories have changed but one thing remains constant: stories can teach and they can heal.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0944031 ... eader-page

Gary Solomon shows how in this groundbreaking book. . .
The Motion Picture Prescription: Watch This Movie and Call Me in the Morning: 200 Movies to Help You Heal L Ife's Problems

Part 1 analyzes 200 different movies complete with cast list plot synopsis and a commentary on the therapeutic possibilities.

Part 2 explores the techniques and benefits of movie therapy.

Gary Solomon holds Master's Degrees in Social Work and Public Health and a Ph.D. in Philosophy of Psychology.

He is currently at work on a second doctorate this one in the Philosophy of Social Work from Arizona State University.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0944031 ... eader-link

Reel Therapy: How Movies Inspire You to Overcome Life's Problems by Gary Soloman
is a great follow up to his The Motion Picture Prescription. The new book is longer, and has a helpful introduction based on answering the common questions Dr. Solomon was asked as he promoted the first book.

Reading Reel Therapy reminded me that understanding life isn't a destination, it's a process, and that I'm not alone in wrestling with childhood demons, and some very adult ones as well.

Reading the review of The War at Home took me back to growing up in a neighborhood that was a war zone, memories I can never escape, but at least I can understand.

Reading about Trainspotting took me back to my own need to be someone else, anyone else, for a few hours, at whatever cost.

Reel Therapy offered a stronger view of Dr. Solomon's own journey. For me, his background as a survivor means he knows what it's like to take that first step out of a dark box into a scary world.

I'm sure this book will help many take that first step.

Bill Johnson, an Amazon.com reviewer.

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Films and Nurturing Mental health . . .
http://talentdevelop.com/nurturing-mh-f.html

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Viewing movies to understand life's problems . . .
http://www.storyispromise.com/healing.htm

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Index of films that might be able to help address specific issues . . .
http://www.cinematherapy.com/filmindex.html

NOTE: "In the case of long-standing psychological problems this is only recommended in the context of psychotherapy."

Discuss this type of therapy with your doctor, or make sure your support group, psychologist, psychiatrist, or counselor to see if it is right for you personally.