But movies are a terrific tool. Movies help people see themselves, their family or their friends, through the movies they're watching. But in the movie, it's right there. People come in, and they're in denial. They don't see things the way they really are.
Movies help people see things as they are.
Patients relate to the characters, sometimes they relate to multiple characters, sometimes they relate to the story line. Solomon counseled an alcoholic for months, but the patient refused to admit that his drinking was a problem. This may sound like a new low in psychobabble, but it's not entirely new to the world of psychology. Since then therapists have used books, short stories and poetry in therapy. Now, they're adding movies to their arsenal.