My Universe Methodology (MUM) has been developed to be feasible for everyone without distinction and is not related to photography skills. MUM uses photography for the objectification of the mental image and brain re-learning on chemical, functional, and structural level. The uniqueness and functioning of the MUM methodology is based on a step-by-step targeted precise combining and defined training of defined certain photographic and visual procedures with additional steps for working with the mindset and mental image. The main pillar of the MUM methodology is the PESORM* developed by us. PESORM* brings the scientific method of photographic and visual inquiry* under very defined circumstances. Photography and visual language are in MUM and PESORM* tools which bring us a completely new possibility to communicate with our mind on a neurobiological level.
The main goal of MUM development is its introduction into clinical research and its further development, evaluation and validation for the treatment of specific mental (neurodevelopmental-psychosocial) diseases (eating disorders).
OVERALL SCHEME OF MUM (PUBLIC VERSION, FOR DETAILED INTRODUCTION TO MUM PLEASE CONTACT US: The My Universe (MUM) methodology is being developed for sustainable well-being and improving quality of life. The methodology uses photography in a unique way to objectify mental image and work with visual awareness and setting of visual perception through defined photographic processes and other aspects in controlled defined steps to work with brain neuroplasticity. The main component of MUM is PESORM* developed by us.
*~MUM is in its complex/whole form being developed and prepared for clinical research and subsequent creating of specific MANUALS for specific disorders
~In public programs, MUM is not used in this form
MUM is a holistic methodology connecting the knowledge from the fields of traditional Western science, latest neuroscientific and physiological research, photography, traditional Eastern philosophies and ancient wisdom, visual awareness and perception in an unique way (see illustrative simplified overview). (**for a detailed presentation of MUM, please contact me). MUM is based on precisely defined combinations and subsequent steps.
… More aspects, exact steps and combinations
VOFRE approach: an integral part of MUM is humanity, humility, non-judgment, unconditional acceptance, support and kindness. Furthermore, connections to other experts in the Czech Republic and abroad and ethical supervision (close cooperation with psychologists/psychiatrists in ED).
DEFINITION OF PHOTOGRAPHY-EVOKED SELF-, OTHER-, RELATIONS MINDFULNESS~PHOTOGRAPHIC~VISUAL INQUIRY (PESORM*)
„Methodical approach using photography, specific combination of photographic practices and therapeutic potential of photography for the objectification of mental image in connection with work with the principle of art of seeing and true perception through precisely defined step by step tasks working with (positive) brain neuroplasticity. The approach is based on proven neurobiological knowledge and uses defined visual mindfulness in the present moment and induced conscious imagination in the combination with photography and visual objectification to self-growth, self-awareness, self-knowledge, self-acceptance, self-kindness, peace, and improving of relationship with ourselves, others and everything around us and with what we have been through and our brain stored it in unconsciousness; leading to re–transcription, re-learning, a happier and more joyful perception and experience of subjective reality and mental image.
PESORM visual and photographic inquiry* is a form of communicating via photographs with the mind on neurobiological level which uses visual bridging between subjective and physical reality for brain re-learning.”
— Ivana Dostalova, MUPhotoSci.org
LECTURES
Therapeutic and Mindful PESORM* Photography as One of the Pillars of the Holistic Methodology (MUM) Working with Brain Neuroplasticity. International Therapeutic Photography Symposium, 28th April 2023
(lecture is available upon request)
TEDx Prague Women 2023
“Photography and visual language as used by me is a tool to communicate with the mind on neurobiological level which brings a new possibility of the bridge between subjective and physical reality.”
(Lecture is available upon request)
We are open to scientific cooperation for the evaluation and validation of MUM, if you are interested in learning more about MUM or would like to establish cooperation with us, please contact us.