Dunham SM, Dermer SB. Cinematherapy with African American couples.
J Clin Psychol 2020;
76:1472-1482. [PMID:
32648598 DOI:
10.1002/jclp.22999]
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Abstract
Cinematherapy is the use of movies as an intervention with clients. When done well, it is used to evoke and process emotion, psychoeducate, increase empathy, and problem-solve. However, there is no literature on utilizing movies as an intervention with African American couples. Based on literature and research about culture-informed interventions and media literacy, cinematherapy with African American couples would be more meaningful and effective if clinicians utilize Black-oriented movies.
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