PHOTOGRAPHY & (SELF)CARE
I was trained as a speech pathologist (Ghent University) and photographer (Academy of fine arts Ghent) and have been working in both higher education and healthcare for over 25 years. Smartphone photography have proven to be a powerful and accessible medium with numerous therapeutic applications. I have explored this subject, resulting in workshops, lectures, articles and the development of a workbook. On this page, you will find more information about these projects.
Artevelde University College (intensive 10 days course)
Since 2024 I've been teaching the 10 days course 'Smartphone photography and (self)care' for final-year health care students from Artevelde University College Ghent. Guest lecturers illustrate the therapeutic use of photography in mental health and coaching. Students also engage in their own personal project with a focus on self-care. Photos taken during the course and a selection of their self-portraits can be found here.
Artevelde University College (intensive 10 days course)
Since 2024 I've been teaching the 10 days course 'Smartphone photography and (self)care' for final-year health care students from Artevelde University College Ghent. Guest lecturers illustrate the therapeutic use of photography in mental health and coaching. Students also engage in their own personal project with a focus on self-care. Photos taken during the course and a selection of their self-portraits can be found here.
Brain Injury Photogroup
Photography can be a powerful tool for self-exploration and non-verbal expression in adults with acquired brain injuries. Together with two colleagues, I have developed a workbook for a photography course specifically designed for this population. Currently, photo groups based on this workbook are running in the Netherlands and Flanders. Pictures from these groups are also featured in the traveling exhibition 'Chaos in My Head'.
The workbook is published by Sig vzw and can be ordered here. The first edition is out of print. Download a free PDF with 10 tips for photographing with a smartphone (adapted for persons with brain injury). Author: Frank Paemeleire (2024).
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Oral presentations & workshops
Lecture at the Aphasia Conference (Zeist, The Netherlands) (c) Edwin Kooren (2024)
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