Self THerapy

Culture of the Selfie is an in-depth art-historical overview of self-portraiture, using a set of theories from visual studies, narratology, media studies, psychotherapy, and political principles. Collecting information from various fields, juxtaposing them on the historical time-line of artworks, the book focuses on space in self-portraits, shared between the person self-portraying and the viewer. What is the missing information of the transparent relationship to the self and what kind of world appears behind each selfie? As the 'world behind one's back' is gradually taking larger place in the visual field, the book dwells on a capacity of selfies to master reality, the inter-mediate way and, in a measure, oneself.

Self-therapy is a method of psychological therapy based on the assumptions of affective balance therapy and guided imagination.
Besides using it in consulting room, it can be done also by each one alone, if some conditions are pursued (B).
First of all, each one has to be sure that suffers some kind of problems, or need to achieve more sophisticated goals.
It is essential to maintain some training in relaxation and openness of mind to new approaches to each one´s lifestyle and behaviors.
Also, some «writing» of small notes about daily happenings, remembering and dreams is very important.
During the first month, it does not consume more than 30 minutes every night at bedtime, and about 5 minutes after this training month. Besides it, the writing can be done at any moment.
For all explanations and support needed, there are 16 books (from A to P) mentioned in the blog Terapia através de Livros - Biblioterapia.
To help people who need some psychological help for their actual problems and therapeutic procedures to de used, all answers, besides case studies, are given in the blog Psicologia para quê?.

Mário de Noronha,
PhD, IABMCP, clinical psychologist, psychotherapist and past University professor, is private investigator and practitioner in Portugal.
He has been a Graduate Member of the BPS, APA, BSECH, ISPA and many Societies in Portugal.

The purpose of this theoretical study is to indicate that when gametherapy or game play therapy is applied, it can be of benefit to game players in giving them insight into their problems, resulting in a change of behavior or attitude. Gametherapy is a developmentally responsive intervention used by psychotherapists, psychologists, counselors, child therapists, medical and rehabilitation professionals, health care practitioners, and often parents as well; but often criticized for lacking an adequate research base to support its growing practice. Game play therapy can appear equally effective across age, gender, and presenting issue. Gametherapy, which can be conducted with individuals or groups, refers to the use of computer and mobile games to assist clients (especially children and young adults) in their healing process. It may be defined as the use of computer and mobile games to help others gain additional insight and to help them cope with everyday life. Most people have probably use games to determine how others have approached a delicate issue. This study suggests that gametherapy is a potentially powerful method for psychologists, counselors, librarians, school teachers, and parents to use on many levels. It begins with various definitions of gametherapy, continues with a discussion of some approaches to gametherapy (developmental, clinical, and interactive), then addresses the four basic stages of gametherapy (identification, selection, presentation, and follow-up), and finally discusses the benefits and limitations of gametherapy.

Wellness, as an interdisciplinary field of knowledge as well as a goal for teachers/faculty and staff, is gaining strength in all levels of education. Obesity and weight/nutrition problems for students have been a compelling factor. Healthcare costs have been a compelling factor. Businesses are now placing an emphasis on Wellness, and finding the costs are worth the investment. Education is responding by re-visioning physical, health, and the arts education with wellness education. This presentation will provide information about just what this area of wellness is; and, discuss the many ways Wellness is being incorporated into education, from curriculum to food services, and even to general and individualized Wellness plans. “Wellness is Being Taught and Sought.” The educational focus extends from the primary grades to college levels. Wellness is also connecting schools and colleges to their communities in ways not often found. Find out the innovative educational approaches to Wellness, such as the learning to grow the food that eventually is prepared in the school cafeterias, and learned about in nutrition classes. Find out how nutrition, brain function, and mental health are connected interdisciplinary educational areas. This presentation will have a comprehensive overview with discussion afterwards