Psychological transference is a redirection of internal feelings onto often unrelated external sources. Media therapy is an examination of one’s transference; what you put into media when you watch it, not what you take out of it. Art is a perfect medium for pulling emotions from us and transference analysis is key in understanding not only subconscious triggers, but also unlocking deep levels of understanding of how we inadvertently connect unrelated things to unrealized trauma and emotional disturbance. Media therapy is NEVER really about the show being viewed and is ALWAYS about the student who is viewing it.
— © Elaine Barlow (About The Modality)
What This Project Is
Media Therapy is a multi-level psychoanalytic modality that uses media as a catalyst for self-analysis and therapeutic discovery. This project is active therapy.
What This Project Is Not
Media Therapy is NOT about any television show being watched. It is NOT an analysis or review of the content of any show. It is NOT about you or your opinions.
What You Should Do
As an outside viewer, you are bearing witness. This project isn't about you, it's about how someone else. This is about listening and learning, not judging.