The Fotolanguage©: A Method of Group Work with Therapeutical or Formative Perspective

Abstract

he Fotolanguage© consists on a method of group work which was originally developed on empirical bases. Through her clinical practice and researches, the author gives this method a psychoanalytical frame which allows it to be used for therapeutic and professional educational purposes. As such, the author identifies psychic processes and formations specially requested and mobilized by these groups which have fundamental technical consequences regarding the indications for participation in the groups and the role of the professionals who are responsible for them.

Keywords

• image
• imaginary
• fotolanguage
• group
• meditating object