The Metaphorical Use of Vampire Films in Counseling

This article presents the movie Interview With the Vampire as an adjunctive resource in counseling. The themes of power, justification of violence, and transformation from innocence to maturity are particularly powerful for adolescent girls. A case study of a 13-year-old girl is presented as an exam...

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Published in:Journal of creativity in mental health 2008-05, Vol.3 (1), p.68-77
Main Author: Priester, Paul E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent girls
Adolescents
Case Studies
cinematherapy
Counseling
Counseling Techniques
Creativity
Females
Figurative Language
Literary Genres
Literature Reviews
Mental Health
Metaphors
movies
Religion
School Social Work
vampires
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Summary:This article presents the movie Interview With the Vampire as an adjunctive resource in counseling. The themes of power, justification of violence, and transformation from innocence to maturity are particularly powerful for adolescent girls. A case study of a 13-year-old girl is presented as an example of how to use a specific film, Interview With the Vampire, in counseling.
ISSN:1540-1383
1540-1391
DOI:10.1080/15401380802023621