PHOTOGRAPHY AS EMOTIONAL THERAPY

This course explores the therapeutic potential of photography as a means to process emotions, enhance mental well-being, and foster self-expression. Participants will engage in practical exercises, reflective practices, and discussions on how photography can be a powerful tool for personal healing and emotional exploration. No prior photography experience is required, though familiarity with a camera (including smartphones) is helpful. As is an ability to upload and email images to instructor. Monica Lopossay is a Pulitzer-nominated, White House Award-winning photojournalist with a distinguished career that includes work for The Baltimore Sun and The New York Times. She has reported on significant global events, including the War in Iraq, the healthcare crisis in Haiti, and major breaking news events in the United States.