Movies and healthy living
Living We live in a fast-paced environment and society. Families have become more engaged in outside the home activities. Kids have full schedules now, something unheard of in older days. Parents must cope with the demands of work, home, and their social activities. People are almost frowned down if they do not join the groups of multi-taskers. However, this insane pace takes a toll in today's families and individuals. Many people are stressed out and exhausted; some cope better than others do. Allways remember that your health is your personal visiting card if your are in a healthy manner you will be more success- and powerful in your daily life.
Proponents of movie therapy or cinema therapy believe that watching certain movies can help individuals relax, unwind, sort out feelings, and handle life's disappointments as well as stress factors. They recommend movies as a way to improve mental health, relaxation, which in turn, results in helping our bodies cope better with stress, and illnesses. When a person is run down and depressed, the body's defenses are usually not at its best, perking up and dealing with some feelings through movie therapy, may prove to be a way of keeping healthy.
Many therapists recommend movies to their patients as part of their treatment. Many books have been written on the subject as well. The idea involved in this process is that by watching movies who are similar to what the person is going through at the time, the psyche will be stimulated and the person will see other points of view and appreciate them - as viewing his/her situation from the outside. However, the content or theme of the movie is important in this concept - it must be meaningful and match the viewer's situation. Later, the patient discusses his/her reactions and feelings about the movie with the therapist.
However, this is just a tool for therapy, and should not be viewed as a substitute. It is used to enhance someone's experience, just as music, or art would be used. On the other hand, a person may use movies to escape reality, and that would be contra productive.
For most of us, watching TV or movies at the end of a long and stressful day, or at least a few times a week (if time is that constrained), offers a way to unwind, and cry or laugh, and of releasing emotions that are bottled up. This is good, as bottled up emotions and feelings are bad for someone's health. Moderation is always key.
Proponents of movie therapy or cinema therapy believe that watching certain movies can help individuals relax, unwind, sort out feelings, and handle life's disappointments as well as stress factors. They recommend movies as a way to improve mental health, relaxation, which in turn, results in helping our bodies cope better with stress, and illnesses. When a person is run down and depressed, the body's defenses are usually not at its best, perking up and dealing with some feelings through movie therapy, may prove to be a way of keeping healthy.
Many therapists recommend movies to their patients as part of their treatment. Many books have been written on the subject as well. The idea involved in this process is that by watching movies who are similar to what the person is going through at the time, the psyche will be stimulated and the person will see other points of view and appreciate them - as viewing his/her situation from the outside. However, the content or theme of the movie is important in this concept - it must be meaningful and match the viewer's situation. Later, the patient discusses his/her reactions and feelings about the movie with the therapist.
However, this is just a tool for therapy, and should not be viewed as a substitute. It is used to enhance someone's experience, just as music, or art would be used. On the other hand, a person may use movies to escape reality, and that would be contra productive.
For most of us, watching TV or movies at the end of a long and stressful day, or at least a few times a week (if time is that constrained), offers a way to unwind, and cry or laugh, and of releasing emotions that are bottled up. This is good, as bottled up emotions and feelings are bad for someone's health. Moderation is always key.