{"id":2097,"date":"2015-03-10T20:06:25","date_gmt":"2015-03-10T12:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.appliedpsyj.org\/journal\/?p=2097"},"modified":"2015-03-11T16:50:11","modified_gmt":"2015-03-11T08:50:11","slug":"applying-video-and-documentary-film-in-end-of-life-counseling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appliedpsyj.org.tw\/journal\/?p=2097","title":{"rendered":"Applying Video and Documentary Film in End-of-Life Counseling"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shih-Ming Shih<\/strong>
\nDepartment of Clinical Psychology University of Colorado Denver
\nShu-Yi Hsia<\/strong>
\nGraduate Institute of Counseling and Clinical Psychology National Dong Hwa University
\nTsung-Yi Chiu<\/strong>
\nGraduate Institute of Sound and Image Studies in Documentary Tainan National University of the Arts
\nIng-Wei Wang<\/strong>
\nDepartment of Family Medicine Hualien Tzu Chi Medical Center
\nShu-Chen Wang<\/strong>
\nDepartment of Nursing Hualien Tzu Chi Medical Center
\nYu-Shu Hsieh<\/strong>
\nDepartment of Social Service Hualien Tzu Chi Medical Center<\/p>\n

The purpose of this article is to illustrate the rationale and clinical experiences of applying video and film (video\/film) in end-of-life counseling. End-of-Life Counseling is an emerging area in advanced cancer care. Developing appropriate approaches and effective methods of providing psychological care to patients and their families has become a critical issue. Images in the forms of photography, video or documentary film serve as an important vehicle that supports patients in their search for meaning. Utilizing video\/film to facilitate patients\u2019 psycho-spiritual transformation was integrated in the psycho-spiritual care (Heart Lotus Model) at the Heart Lotus Palliative-Hospice Care Ward in Tzu-Chi Buddhist Hospital. Under this model, death and dying are regarded as a natural process, a journey of returning, and the last stage of growth. The goal of end-of-life counseling is to create a transformative energy field and space that facilitates the patient\u2019s psycho-spiritual development at the end of life. Eight dimensions of applying video\/film are summarized with examples, including 1) helping patients gain an understanding toward their future; 2) regulating family relationships; 3) extending the meanings of one\u2019s life; 4) facilitating discussion between patients and caregivers; 5) providing family members with a \u201cposition\u201d to see their loved ones; 6) deepening patients\u2019 reflection on living and dying; 7) facilitating transcendental understanding from contemplating images; and 8) witnessing patients\u2019 existential experience. Using video\/ film reveals a way to work with patients through their daily life experiences, which demonstrates the frameworks of Healing in Actions, Healing in Transformed Relationships and Healing through Transpersonal Connection. The roles of the psychotherapist include a facilitator, an integrator and a witness. This article concludes that although video\/film serve as a tool in end-of-life counseling, what is more important is that a psychotherapist clearly understands the process of psycho-spiritual transformation and recognizes that end-of-life counseling is conducted under the natural process of life, which is beyond the manipulation of human beings. Through encountering patients\u2019 lives and witnessing their psycho-spiritual transformation, caregivers are provided with an opportunity to have a glimpse of mystery of life and pass on their love through images.<\/p>\n

Keywords: end-of-life counseling, heart lotus model, psychological care, palliative hospice care, documentary film, video<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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