For some time now I’ve been interested in the interrelationship between aesthetics and the therapeutic dimensions of puppetry and puppetcraft.  I am currently inclined to think away from puppetry as a genre for children and of aesthetics in terms of fixed notions of beauty (whatever those might be).  Therapeutically, puppetry has been used primarily as a projective, dissociative tool with children.  I’ve come across very little attention of it as a way of approaching transference (or counter-transference)  with adult clients and am curious about the potential for this.  I wonder if a heightened awareness, or at least a greater conscious focus on the aesthetic properties of puppetry when used during clinical practice might not take away some of the unconscious stresses associated with transference, and affect more enduring positive outcomes?

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Francois   |2008-12-24 20:05:54 Nice to see you started your blog. There is a rich culture in the african storytelling traditions bordering on what you are talking about. I will send you bits & pieces. Keep well and have a great holiday. Reply

Matthew Bernier  - therapeutic puppetry   |2009-05-26 15:57:16 I am thrilled to have found you and your website! I love the aesthetic of your work. I am an art therapist and specialist in therapeutic puppetry. I am currently beginning doctoral work in Expressive Arts Therapy and Social Change at the European Graduate School and I hope to further explore the therapeutic value of puppetry. I would love to talk with you about your work and your ideas! Matthew Bernier berniemg@evms.edu Reply

Sparks  - great website   |2009-12-24 00:05:19 So fascinating to see the evolution of your website. Love your work - Keep making magic!! Sp Reply

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