ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Cinematherapy

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Cinematherapy is a noun meaning The viewing of thought-provoking or inspiring films as a form of therapy.

Meaning

The viewing of thought-provoking or inspiring films as a form of therapy.

Example Sentences

Cinematherapy is an innovative way of working with couples and clients.
Cinematherapy should be thought of a^([sic]) technique for therapy, not a unique type of therapy.
Cinematherapy combines a strategic mix of pop feminism (which presumes female independence and “girl power”) and stereotypes, then, as a primary method of appealing to female audiences.
While the quantity of controlled research studies on cinematherapy is limited, it is clear that psychologists value the use of movies in clinical practice (Lampropoulos, Kazantzis, & Deane, 2004).

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cinematics, metacinema, movies, imaging, moviemania, oneirotherapy.

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