Note:
The appearance of a dot (•)
at the end of a listing below means
that a hard (or electronic) copy of the document is available
onsite
in the Library at the PhotoTherapy
Centre.
2007
-- A study in self-discovery through found family
photographs. W. Grant: Dissertation, Fine Arts BA(Hons),
University of Northampton, England.•
2007
-- An exploration of Phototherapy and the current
situation in England. A. Mackenzie: Dissertation,
BA(Hons) Photographic Arts, The University of Westminster,
London, England.
2007
-- L'importanza dell'immagine fotographic nella
poetica di Jo Spence [The importance of
photographic images in Jo Spence's life]. S. Latella:
Thesis, Psicologia dell'Arte, Lettere e Filosofia, Alman
Mater Studorium
- Universita' di Bologna,
Italy.•
2007
-- Gender lessons: A look at gender’s various
lessons and aspects through photo-therapy. R. Jones:
Student Paper, University of North Carolina, Chapel
Hil, NC•
2006
-- An investigation of musically enhanced digital
media in guided imagery and phototherapy. L. Wagle:
Student Paper, Indiana University School of Music at
Indiana
University, Purdue
University, Indianapolis, IN.•
2005
-- Do you see me?: A literature review of the various
ways photographs have been used as a therapeutic tool
in counselling. M. Weigel: Masters Paper, Department
of Counseling Psychology, University of Victoria, Victoria,
BC, Canada.•
2005
-- Expanding the frame: Self-portrait
photography as applied to Drama Therapy practice.
L. Chipman: Master Thesis, Department
of Creative Arts Therapies, Concordia
University, Montreal, QC, Canada.•
2005
-- "Henkäys
ja Sitkeys, Alttius ja Voitto": Asiakkaiden itseilmaisun
tarkastelua kollaasitekniikan kautta toimintaterapiaryhmässä ["Breath
and Persistence", "Vulnerability and Victory":
Study of self-expressions of Anorexia Nervosa clients
using
Photo-Collage techniques in an Occupational Therapy group].
E. Lamberg: Bachelor's Thesis, Occupational Therapy,
Helsinki
Polytechnic Stadia, Helsinki, Finland. [Note:
the first two phrases (that appear inside quotation
marks
above) are each the title given to a collage by its client-creator].
To read two brief excerpts in English translation,
click
here and here.
2004
-- Photography, phantasy, & fine-print encounters:
The psychological aesthetics of making and viewing photographs.
M. Wheeler: Unpublished Thesis, Royal Photographic Society,
England. [as this is
a later version of the formal Thesis referenced below (2002), it is also included
here,
as well as in various reference lists].•
2004
-- Phototherapy: The UK Model in Comparison to the
North American Model. E. Prattes: Undergraduate
Diploma Thesis, Photography, The Surrey Institute of
Art and
Design, Farnham,
England.•
2004
-- An exploration of the use of personal photographs
as a catalyst for change in Sex Therapy. C.D.
Ravella: Doctoral Dissertation, Institute for Advanced
Study of Human
Sexuality, San Francisco, CA.•
2004
-- Investigation into the use of photographic images
in reminiscence work. J.K. Sowman: Dissertation,
Photography BA Hons, University of Central Lancashire,
Preston, England•
2004
-- A study on PhotoTherapy. S.H. Park: Masters
Thesis, Photography, Graduate School of Design, EWHA
Women's
University, Seoul, Korea.•
2004
-- Snapshots of a pragmatic romantic: Clinical applications
of Photo Art Therapy in the exploration of resilience during
anticipatory grief, loss, and bereavement. D. Marshall:
Paper for "Online Phototherapy & Counseling Techniques
Course", American
Art Therapy Association, Mundelein, IL.
2004
-- A snapshot of
loss: A parallel look at photography and traumatic
loss in latency-aged
children. S. Waldman: Masters Thesis,
Creative Arts Therapies Program, Concordia University,
Montreal,
QC, Canada.
2004
-- The impact of methods of art and photo therapy
on self-actualization and sense of coherence in group
work
with women of age group of 32-48. S. Silina: Masters
Thesis, Psychology, Teachers Training and Management
Academy, Riga, Latvia.
2004
-- Encountering ourselves through photography: A
visual, ethnomethodological inquiry into identity.
S.M. Embree: Doctoral Dissertation, Psychology,
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA.•
2004
-- Psychology and Photography: Arno Rafael Minkkinen's
self-portraits.
F. Belgiojoso: Doctoral Dissertation (Ph.D.Thesis) in
Art Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Universitá Cattolica
Del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy.•
2004
-- Botanical bodies: A female perspective of body
image through botanical imagery. L.R. White-Simmons:
Masters Thesis, Health Arts and Sciences, Goddard College,
Plainfield,
VT.•
2004
-- Writing with light: Phototherapy with a street-involved
youth. M. Kelly: Masters Thesis, Education (Counseling),
Acadia University, Wolfville, NS, Canada [Click
here
to download an 3.2 MB pdf -- if the download does
not start automatically, click on the "Go" box
on the right side of that page, near the top].•
2004
-- In my skin: Visual autobiography. J. Loshaw:
Thesis/Exhibition, Masters of Arts, Savannah College of
Art and Design, Savannah, GA [More details
from her website].
2003
-- Photography in therapy. I. Durovic: Final
Thesis, Diploma of "Art Therapy / Art Pedagogy",
Fachhochschule Ottersberg, Bremen, Germany.•
2003
-- Photo Therapy: Applications in palliative care.
M. Chapin: Course paper, Online PhotoTherapy Continuing
Education Course, American
Art Therapy Association, Mundelein, IL.•
2003
-- Valokuvan käyttö kriisi ja traumaterapiassa
[Phototherapy Techniques in Crisis and Traumatherapy].
U. Halkola: Thesis in Psychotherapy Training 2000-2003,
Education Centre of the Finnish Association for Mental
Health, Helsinki, Finland.
2003
-- Therapeutic Photocollage: Integrating therapy
techniques.
D. Woods: Art Therapy Special Topics Paper, University
of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada.•
2003
-- Les différents rôles de l’image
photographique dans la narration de notre vie: Du docile
au réfractaire ["The different roles of the
photographic image in the narration of our lives: From
submission
to rebellion"]. B. Anor: Doctoral dissertation,
Expressive Arts Therapy, Education and Consulting, European
Graduate School (E.G.S.), Switzerland.•
2003
-- Short-term Art Therapy with pediatric patients
hospitalized for treatment of Sickle Cell disease.
G. Bordonaro: Doctoral Dissertation, Art Therapy (Art
Education), Florida State
University, Tallahassee, FL. [Note:
photos and photo-interactions were used as part of this
Art Therapy process]
2002
-- Photography, fantasy, & fine-print
encounters.
M. Wheeler: Masters Dissertation, Art and Psychotherapy,
School of Health and Related Research, University of
Sheffield, Sheffield, England. [see
later version of this above -- Wheeler, 2004].•
2002
-- A visual narrative understanding of Transsexual
identity.
M. Barbee: Doctoral Dissertation, Psychology, California
Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA.
2002
-- The art of uncovering defenses: A look at the
relationship between an art therapist and patient on
an out-patient alcohol
addiction unit. S. Seligson: Project Report, Masters
of Professional Studies (Art Therapy and Creativity Development),
Pratt Institute School of Art & Design, Brooklyn, NY.•
2002
-- Applications of Photo Therapy to Social Work
practice.
E. Watson: Integrative Masters Paper, Social Work, University
of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.•
2002
-- Art Therapy in forensic settings and a consideration
of the use of photographs in Art Therapy and a sex offender
treatment programme. P. Lea: Dissertation, Post-Graduate
Diploma in Art Therapy, City of Bath College, University
of West England, England.
2002
-- Fotografie in beratung und therapie ["Photography
in counseling and therapy"]. T. Tummeley: Diploma
Thesis, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Hamburg,
Germany. [click here
to download a 40K pdf].
2002
-- Fototherapie. I. Durovic: Class Paper,
Psychologie, Hausarbeit an der Freien Kunst-Studienstätte
Ottersberg, Bremen, Germany.•
2002
-- Visual therapy: Exploring the relationship between
Therapeutic Photography and women's self-portraits
(Self-portraits
as a therapeutic art). D. Burrows: Thesis, Birmingham
Institute of Art & Design, Birmingham, England.
2001 -- Use of "Magazine Photo Collage" assessment:
Risk behavior and adjudicated adolescent males. R.
Rittinger: Thesis, Art Therapy, Springfield College [Click
here
to link to a page where you can download (type "Rittinger"
in the search box that appears; click on "text in pdf format")].•
2001
-- Phototherapy in England. N. Maskrey: Bachelors
Thesis, Fine & Media Arts, School of Cultural Studies,
Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, England.•
2001
-- PhotoTherapy: A therapeutic tool. S. Ingersoll,
Course Paper, Music Therapy, Capilano College, North
Vancouver,
BC, Canada.•
2000
-- The use of photos in a therapeutic context.
M. Strauss: Course Paper, Expressive Therapies and Mental
Health Counseling, Lesley College, Boston, MA.
2000
-- Through the looking-glass: The therapeutic potential
of videotaping as an adjunct tool in non-directive art
therapy in an object-relations perspective.
M. Dufour: Masters of Arts Research Paper (II), Department
of Art Education and Creative Arts Therapies, Concordia
University, Montreal, QC, Canada.•
2000
-- Photography as therapy: A feminist/psychoanalytic
examination of therapeutic photography. S. Waldman:
Bachelors Thesis, Individualized Studies, York University,
Toronto, ON, Canada.•
2000
-- The experience of the photographic frame. M.
Webster: Masters Thesis, Expressive Therapies, Lesley
University, Boston, MA.
1999
-- Learning the Body Voice: Body memory work with
women.
S. Allnutt: Masters Thesis, Department of Educational
Studies, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.•
1999
-- In and out of the art room with photo art therapy:
The benefits of outdoor photo art therapy with outpatients
treated for psychiatric disorders. I. Yoked: Masters
Thesis, Department of Professional Studies (Art Therapy
and Creativity Development), School of Art and Design,
Pratt Institute, New York, NY.•
1999
-- Effects of group PhotoTherapy program on the children's
level of emotional stability from dysfunctional families. Bonnin,
et. al.: Bachelors Thesis, Psychology, University of
Santo-Thomas, Manila, Philippines.•
1999
--
Self-portraiture: An application of photography as a
therapeutic art. N. Wiltshire: Bachelors Thesis, Photographic
Arts, University of Wales, Newport, Wales.•
1998
-- Computers in PhotoTherapy: Using digital images
therapeutically.
A. Seara: Special Topics Paper, Art Therapy, University
of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada.•
1998 -- Jo Spence - en fotograf som tänjer
gränserna. K. Egberg & E. Skåreus: Diploma
Thesis, Art Therapy, Umeå University, Umeå,
Sweden.
1998
-- Using PhotoTherapeutic techniques with women with
cancer. L. DeMarre: Special Project Report, Psychology,
Antioch University, Seattle, WA.
1998 -- Applying Photo Therapy techniques: Inner
and outer image work with women. L. DeMarre: Practicum
Report, Psychology, Antioch University, Seattle, WA.
1998
-- Photographic self-portraiture: Making a feminist
statement.
S. Mason: Summer Project Paper, Women's Studies, University
of Lancashire, Lancashire, England.•
1997(8?)
-- The magic mirror: The use of Polaroid photography
as a therapeutic technique on an adolescent inpatient psychiatric
unit. R. E. Heitner: Masters Thesis, Art Therapy, Pratt
Institute School of Art & Design, Brooklyn, NY.
1997
-- A visual narrative concerning curriculum, girls,
photography, etc. H. Bach: Doctoral Dissertation,
Education, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.•
1997
-- Beyond a fleeting glance: Exploring family albums
by art. B. Anor: Masters Thesis, Expressive Arts: Therapy,
Education and Consulting Division, European Graduate School
(E.G.S.), Switzerland.
1997
-- Photo-Assisted interviews: A method for qualitative
inquiry with children and adolescents in a school setting.
S. Y. Parkins: Masters Thesis, University of Alberta, Edmonton,
AB, Canada.
1997
-- Images of hope: Experiences of hope amongst teenage
girls in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. S. Y. Parkins: Masters
Thesis, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
1996
-- Children's grief: Bittersweet mourning.
D. Marshall: Masters Thesis, Lesley University, Cambridge,
MA.•
1996
-- An integration of constructivist therapy with
traditional art therapy [includes
section re: PhotoTherapy].
E.J. Epp: Masters Thesis, Counseling, University of Northern
British Columbia, Prince George, BC, Canada.•
1995
-- Shifting power paradigms: The roles of participatory
research, photography, and oral history methods in
exploring,
developing and negotiating empowering approaches to knowledge
creation: "Unpacking the tucked-away suitcase: Immigrant
women recovering and recreating layers of experience
and
identity". J. Winckler: Masters Research Proposal,
Social Work, University of Toronto, ON, Canada.•
1995
-- A study on women's identity as evidenced in photographs
of the self and family juxtaposed to the visual constructs
of popular culture. L. Villaverde: Masters of Science
Thesis, Department of Art Therapy, Eastern Virginia Medical
School, Norfolk, VA.•
1994
-- An exploration of women's body image through photographic
self-portraits. L. Faber: Masters Thesis, Art Therapy,
Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, OH.•
1992
-- PhotoTherapy: The use of photographs in art therapy.
M. Wheeler: Postgraduate Diploma Dissertation, Art
Therapy, Sheffield University, Sheffield, England.•
1992
-- Photographs and the individual. A. Faux,
Research Project Paper, Westminster School, Atlanta,
GA.•
1991
-- Everyday life photography: A picture of existence.
O. Glass: Masters Thesis, Expressive Therapies, Lesley College,
Boston, MA.
1991
-- The photograph as signifier and its use in therapy.
M. Gibson: Postgraduate Diploma Dissertation, Art Therapy,
Goldsmiths College, London, England.
1990
-- Photodrama: A therapeutic intervention to assess
subpersonality integration. J. Burckhardt: Doctoral
Dissertation, Transpersonal Psychology, Institute of
Transpersonal Psychology, Menlo
Park, CA.•
1990
-- Photoexplorations and the family album. L.
Peck: Masters Dissertation, Art Education, School of
Art, City
of Birmingham Polytechnic, Birmingham, England.•
1990
-- An exploratory study using a still photographic
project as a humanistic broad focus psychosocial clinical
assessment
tool. B. Zakem: Doctoral Dissertation, Psychology,
Fielding Institute, Chicago, IL.•
1990
-- PhotoTherapy with adolescent violent offenders:
A photo-journal approach. J. Brenneman: Research
Project Report, Colorado State Division of Youth Services,
Boulder,
CO.•
1990
-- Content analysis of photographs chosen by extreme
introverts and extraverts to represent themselves as
described by C.G. Jung. S. Waller: details
unknown; Centre has Abstract only.•
1989
-- PhotoTherapy for patients with spinal cord and
head injuries at a rehabilitation center. J. Yovel-Recanati:
Masters Thesis, Expressive Therapies, Lesley College,
Boston,
MA.•
1989 -- The use of photographic images as
a therapeutic modality. M. Smith: Masters Thesis,
Art Therapy, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY.•
1989
-- PhotoTherapy literature review. M. Gooblar:
Masters Thesis, Counseling Psychology, University of
British Columbia,
Vancouver, BC, Canada.•
1988
--- Innovative projects program: Photography -- Thoughtfulness,
fantasy, and future. C. Evans: Masters Paper, Special
Education, University of British Columbia, Vancouver,
BC,
Canada.•
1988
-- Self-portrait photography as a form of therapy
with women. P. Levey: Masters Research Project
Report, Clinical Psychology, Antioch University, San
Francisco, CA.•
1988
-- Inner landscapes: Reading photographs which describe
our lives. R. Doughty: Bachelors Paper, Anthropology,
Capilano College, North Vancouver, BC, Canada.•
1987
-- Improving self esteem through Photo/VideoTherapy.
M. Lambert: Masters Project Paper, Psychology, University
of Houston, Clear Lake City, TX.•
1987
-- Phototherapy: Humanistic helping. D. Williams:
Masters Thesis, Psychology, West Georgia College, Carrolton,
GA.•
1986
-- Photo-expressive activities in the Health Care
environment.
S. Zabar: Independent Project Paper, Brown University,
Providence, Rhode Island.•
1986
-- Using expressive communication through photography
to facilitate self-awareness: A handbook for educators.
P. Carpenter: Masters Thesis, Education, California
State
Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA.•
1986
-- Summary Report on Father-Daughter Incest Research
Using Photographs and the Semantic Differential.
A. Gassan: Dissertation Draft, Psychology, Antioch
University,
Athens, OH.•
1984
-- PhotoTherapy in the field of child care. J.
Cooper: Masters Thesis, Child Care Counseling, University
of Victoria,
Victoria, BC, Canada.•
1983 --
An album of albums: Phototherapy with schizophrenic
adults.
L. Mann: Masters Thesis, Expressive Therapies, Lesley College,
Boston, MA.•
1983
-- Family systems through family photographic albums.
S.L. Gardner: Doctoral dissertation, University of New Hampshire,
Durham, NH.
1983
-- Dimensions of family interaction as perceived in
family photographs. L. Blinn: Doctoral Dissertation,
Education, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
1982
-- Fairy tales and photography... or, another look at
Cinderella. J. Spence: B.A. (Hons) Thesis, Polytechnic
of Central London, London, England.•
1981
-- PhotoTherapy in the education of the mentally
handicapped child. J. Nath: Masters Thesis, Special
Education, University of British Columbia, Vancouver,
BC, Canada.•
1981
-- The use of the photograph in art therapy. T.
Lafferty, Masters Thesis, Art Therapy, New York University,
New York, NY.
1981
-- Enhancement of self-esteem, social skills, and grooming
in institutionalized adolescent boys through photography.
S. Milford, P. Swank, & J. Fryrear: Masters Research
Project Paper, Psychology, University of Houston, Clear
Lake City, TX.
1981
-- Photography for handicapped children: Techniques and
adaptations. P. Gallagher: Masters Thesis, Education,
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS.
1980
-- The uses of photography as a social work technique.
P. Hogan (Turner): Masters Thesis, Social Work, San Jose
State University, San Jose, CA.
1980
-- The spontaneous reactions of adolescents when using
video: The therapeutic value and effects of video on group
dynamics. E. Dinerman: Masters Thesis, (Dept?), Lesley
College, Boston, MA.
1980
-- The use of client photographs as self statements
in Photo Therapy. D. Stewart: Doctoral Dissertation,
Psychology, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
1979
-- The uses of still photography in counseling and
therapy: Development of a training model. D. Krauss:
Doctoral Dissertation, Education, Kent State University,
Kent, OH.•
1979
-- A self-led activity group within a day treatment program
for chronic mental patients. P. Hunsberger: Masters
Paper, Psychology, Boston University, Boston, MA.
1979
-- An investigation of the relationship between Polaroid
photography and self-concept with adolescents. E. Quinn:
Masters Thesis, Art Therapy, Pratt Institute School of Art
& Design, Brooklyn, NY.
1978
-- The theory and practice of PhotoTherapy.
A. Wallace: Masters Thesis, Expressive Therapies, Lesley
College, Boston,
MA.
1978
-- The Uses of Photographic Materials in Psychotherapy:
A Literature Review. M. Loellbach: Master's Thesis,
George Williams College, Aurora, IL.•
1978
-- The use of self-confrontation through photography
or videotape as a therapeutic method for changing self image
and aiding weight maintenance in formerly obese adults.
D.J. Nathan: Doctoral Dissertation, University of Miami,
Miami, FL.
1978
-- Photobiography: A phenomenologically-based approach
to human story and personal insight. M. Seskin: Doctoral
Dissertation, California School of Professional Psychology,
San Francisco, CA.
1978
-- The use of Polaroid photography as a therapeutic technique
with emotionally disturbed adolescents. K.-H. Kim: Masters
Thesis, Art Therapy, Pratt Institute School of Art &
Design, Brooklyn, NY.
1978
-- A comparative study of the pictorial perception
of American and Thai elementary school pupils.
P. Wejaparn: Doctoral Dissertation, University of Washington,
Seattle,
WA.
1977
-- Phototherapy: A developing psychotherapeutic approach.
B. Zakem: Unpublished paper. Ravenswood Community
Mental Health Center, Chicago, IL.
1975
-- Mars trip still photo assignment. C. Harbutt:
Course Paper, Psychology, Northern Illinois University,
DeKalb, IL.
1975
-- The sexually dimorphic image: An empirical analysis
of the influences of gender differences on photographic
content. S.J. Cloniger: Doctoral Dissertation, Ohio
State University, Columbus, OH.
1972
-- An investigation into the effects of a self-directed
photography experience upon the self-concept of fourth grade
students. D.J. Nicoletti: Doctoral Dissertation, Syracuse
University, Syracuse, NY.
1968
-- Changes in self-concept as a function of immediate
self-image confrontation. C.D. Gasswint: Doctoral Dissertation,
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK.
1968
-- The use of photography to study children's perception
of themselves and others. S. Voss: Doctoral Dissertation,
Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.