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       The list below includes writings about both PhotoTherapy and Therapeutic Photography -- because, at a student research level of investigation, these sometimes overlap.

       
Copies of most of these have been donated to the Library of the PhotoTherapy Centre (often because its Director, Judy Weiser, personally mentored the students involved). Contact her if you wish to reach any of the authors or programs below.

       PLEASE NOTE: This page will be continually updated, so if you have additions or corrections to recommend, please inform the PhotoTherapy Centre (which would also truly appreciate the donation of paper copies of new ones to its Library, so that others can come and read them there).

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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.

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