Cinematic stories can be great tools for connection and more

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Written By Jennymarie Jemison

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Cinema therapy (sometimes referred to as cinetherapy) is the use of film and TV for improved well-being — and it actually can do just that for some. Viewers in a study at University College London (UCL) reported closer social bonding among perfect strangers in a theater. Their heart rates even started syncing while watching together. Cinematic stories can help people to find catharsis in laughter and tears, hope and encouragement from the experiences of others, and a rediscovery of one’s own strengths.

 
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