Comic book therapy

Comic book therapy

Comic book therapy is a form of art therapy in which those undergoing rehabilitation express their experiences through personal narratives in a graphic novel/sequential art format that enables them to process their memories and emotions. It can also be used in a psychotherapeutic setting whereby clients are encouraged to read specific comic books and present their thoughts and feelings on the events that occur within the books.[1] This is done in an effort to reach a cathartic moment of clarity and understanding of one's own life.

The United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency(DARPA) is currently funding research to develop for use with returning soldiers.[2][3][4]

References

  1. ^ O'Connor, Patrick. "Comicspedia: the intersection of comic books and clinical psychology". http://www.comicspedia.net/. Retrieved 22 June 2011. 
  2. ^ Axe, David (April 29, 2011). "Pentagon Plots Comic Book Therapy for Troops". WIRED. http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/04/comic-book-therapy/. Retrieved 29 April 2011. 
  3. ^ "DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)". http://www.dodsbir.net/solicitation/sbir112/darpa112.htm. Retrieved 29 April 2011. 
  4. ^ Fox, Stuart (2011-04-28). "Bam! Healing war wounds through comic books". InnovationNewsDaily. http://www.innovationnewsdaily.com/darpa-dod-comic-books-art-therapy-1936/. Retrieved 29 April 2011. 



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