"The ambiguity lies in the paradox that language is both a means of revealing inner experiences and a potential barrier to fully grasping the complexities of Dasein. Thus, the era from Talking Cure (S. Freud) to Daseinsanalysis (M. Heidegger) reflects a deeper philosophical inquiry into the efficacy, limits, and essence of language in psychotherapy. This shift raised critical questions about whether language alone can capture the fullness of human experience, thereby challenging psychotherapy, especially on a global scale, to consider language not as the only semiotic sign for therapeutic practice but trying to mitigate these limitations by utilizing semiotic signs other than language..."

An initial step in signifying "existential concepts can be facilitated (for example) through cinematherapy, which offers the opportunity to encounter manifestations of authenticity as projected onto a movie´s protagonist. According to Heidegger, Dasein is inherently a potentiality-for-being-its-self, yet it requires attestation of this potentiality. Cinematherapy can fullfill this need by disclosing the process of becoming one´s authentic self (Eigentliches Selbst) and making self-determinated decisions. Within this therapeutic approach, patients engage with film narratives, identifying with characters and projecting their own experiences, leading to enhanced self-awareness ...

Regardless of language or cultural context, the visual narrative of a film has the power to evoke universal emotions and themes that resonate with audiences worldwide. This universality of visual storytelling allows cinematherapy to be effectively utilized across different cultural contexts, offering a common ground for individuals to explore and process their emotions and experiences. In essence, globalized psychotherapy enables psychotherapists to tap into a vast reservoir of therapeutic wisdom and cultural knowledge from around the world, enriching their practice and expanding the scope of mental health interventions..."

Psychotherapy on a Global Scale
Ataie, Enila; Pritz, Alfred
Pabst, 102 pages