Podcasts about drama therapy

Jonathan Stoddard | EP 361 Jonathan Stoddard shares his journey from being nonverbal as a child to becoming a successful actor and photographer. He discusses the importance of drama therapy, his experiences in the film industry, and the unique challenges of working in soap operas. Stoddard reflects on the nature of success in acting, the creative process of photography, and the diverse roles he has played throughout his career. The conversation highlights the balance between creativity and the business side of acting, as well as the personal growth that comes with pursuing one's passion. In this engaging conversation, the speakers delve into the intricacies of acting, exploring the evolution of an actor's mindset, the challenges of relating to characters, and the importance of understanding justification in storytelling. They discuss the juggling act of managing multiple projects, share starstruck moments with iconic actors, and highlight the differences in tone and structure across various genres. The conversation concludes with valuable lessons and advice for personal growth and navigating the complexities of the film industry. Jonathan's Socials IG: https://www.instagram.com/jonstoddardofficial/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/jonathanstoddardofficial/   Takeaways

Nyree Turnock-Robinson is a Drama Therapist from Gibraltar who is the older sister of Matthew Turnock who previously came on this show to share his story with Cerebral Palsy.Today she'll share her story.Learn more about Nyree and her work via the links below:https://www.facebook.com/share/163A2nPSzS/Listen to my interview with her brother Matthew via the links below:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gsRm52YX2zcz8LApUZ1RM?si=jU2uL80qSpqb1tD8g0LNswApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/the-jd-dragon-disability-rights-podcast/id1493666442?i=1000655270400If you would like to reach out feel free to send an email to: atelierfuralle@gmail.com. You can also leave a review of the podcast and follow this show on:Instagram:https://instagram.com/atelierfuralle?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551850785306⁠⁠Feel free to join the "JD Dragon Disability Rights Podcast" Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12Eit9sBPuR/?mibextid=wwXIfrSnapchat:https://t.snapchat.com/FVWn1jmTDiscord ServerJD DragonX (formerly known as Twitter):@JDDragonPodcast

In this episode, we meet Mark McNicol, the creator of Anonymous Drama Therapy, an innovative program making profound impacts in prisons and rehab centers by fostering emotional resilience through creative expression. Mark shares his journey from mainstream theater to developing this groundbreaking approach, addressing inherited trauma among individuals with substance use disorders. He delves into the unique processes and therapeutic intent of the program, the role of anonymity, and the integration of AI tools to assist facilitators. This episode offers insights into the powerful intersection of art, psychology, and healing. 00:00 Introduction to Mark McNicol and Anonymous Drama Therapy 01:03 Mark's Journey into Drama Therapy 01:35 First Experience in Prison Theatre 02:48 The Impact and Evolution of the Program 10:24 Therapeutic Intent and Anonymous Drama 11:19 Differences Between Psychodrama, Drama Therapy, and Anonymous Drama 15:30 Challenges and Safeguarding in Sessions 17:12 Participant Feedback and Program Expansion 25:49 Incorporating AI Tools in Drama Therapy 33:46 Personal Inspirations and Spiritual Connections 50:40 Conclusion and Contact Information Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@markmacnicol?app=desktop LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmacnicol/ Website: https://www.markmacnicol.com/

From Broadway actor, to drama therapist for county jails, a four-times Tedx speaker and now a Live Illustrator, Patti Dobrowolski is a rare, creative talent that has befriended reinvention…And she now helps others to do the same, designing memorable, interactive workshops using illustration to visualise new realities, aspirations and futures. Because when you draw your dreams? That is where the magic starts to happen.This is a wise, worldly conversation that explores the depths of authentic creativity in its many guises, filled with golden aha moments and Patti's infectious energy. What a privilege to hear her stories, experiences and share in her life lessons!Find out about:Patti's personal and professional experience in the intentional use of drama for therapeutic gainHow visualisation techniques can help participants to embody their desired futureThe art of breaking habitual patterns and adopting fresh, new perspectivesHow to use AI effectively in facilitation to save yourself timeThe career mistakes we made as beginners - that you can avoid!Links:Watch the video recording of this episode on YouTube.Connect to Patti Dobrowolski:LinkedInWebsiteSupport the show✨✨✨Subscribe to our newsletter to receive a free 1-page summary of each upcoming episode directly to your inbox, or explore our eBooks featuring 50-episode compilations for even more facilitation insights. Find out more:https://workshops.work/podcast✨✨✨Did you know? You can search all episodes by keyword to find exactly what you need via our Buzzsprout page!

Nadine Chammas, founder of 'The Life Director,' is a pioneering social impact strategist with diverse talents. Growing up in Lebanon, her love for singing led her to formal education in Dramatics and Theatre Arts. After relocating to Dubai in 2000, she established the 'Scenez Group Production Company,' crafting culture-bridging plays. Nadine then launched the 'Scenez Drama and Arts Academy,' the first children's theater production company in the UAE. In this rewarding role, Nadine not only taught dramatics but also pioneered Drama Therapy, a healing process fostering self-esteem and confidence. Nadine hosted counseling sessions on one the biggest Arab channels, set up the 'Super Dooper Edutainment Center,' and continued her education with certifications in NLP Coaching and Positive Parenting. Nadine not only released 11 songs on digital platforms but also launched emotionally resonant audios, collectively amassing millions of views on YouTube and various digital platforms. In addition, Nadine seamlessly integrated her education, talents, and insights, culminating in the founding of 'The Life Director.' Nadine, recently published her book "The Stage is Yours," encapsulating her profound experiences and insights. Contact Nadine Chammas: Author of The Stage Is Yours, Creator of the TLD method Instagram.com/nadinechammas Instagram.com/nadinethelifedirector https://www.facebook.com/thelifedirector https://x.com/NadineChammas https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadinechammas https://youtube.com/@nadinechammas-8228?si=jrCfJyVf_NkEtg3x Dr. Kimberley Linert Speaker, Author, Broadcaster, Mentor, Trainer, Behavioral Optometrist Event Planners- I am available to speak at your event. Here is my media kit: https://brucemerrinscelebrityspeakers.com/portfolio/dr-kimberley-linert/ To book Dr. Linert on your podcast, television show, conference, corporate training or as an expert guest please email her at incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com or Contact Bruce Merrin at Bruce Merrin's Celebrity Speakers at merrinpr@gmail.com 702.256.9199 Host of the Podcast Series: Incredible Life Creator Podcast Available on... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/incredible-life-creator-with-dr-kimberley-linert/id1472641267 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DZE3EoHfhgcmSkxY1CvKf?si=ebe71549e7474663 and on 9 other podcast platforms Author of Book: "Visualizing Happiness in Every Area of Your Life" Get on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3srh6tZ Website: https://www.DrKimberleyLinert.com Please subscribe, share & LISTEN! Thanks. incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kimberley-linert-incredible-life-creator/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimberley.linert/ The Great Discovery eLearning Platform: https://thegreatdiscovery.com/kimberley l

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How does drama therapy help people who have been through trauma?And what about people in prisons? How does drama help those struggling with addictions or spending time incarcerated?Today I am speaking with Mark MacNicol who has worked with over 5,000 people through his workshops and 1-1 work.We talk about drama therapy and its benefits. And he explores how he uses AI for self-development.Thank you Mark.---Mark MacNicol is an accomplished mind coach, writer, and creator of _Anonymous Drama_, a unique form of drama therapy designed for individuals who typically have no interest in drama or therapy. With a background in writing for screen and theatre, Mark holds a Master's degree in Television Drama Writing. His work is particularly focused on using the arts to support vulnerable and marginalized communities, especially within the recovery and justice sectors.   Questions for Mark:I would love for you to share some of your journey. How did you get into the work you now do?I would love for you to talk about Anonymous Drama. What is it and how does it help process trauma?How did your own personal journey shape the development of Anonymous Drama?Could you please talk about addiction and recovery. What is the power of creative expression and self-awareness in addressing addiction?What are some of the innovative approaches to rehabilitation in the justice system?I would love for you to talk about mental health. What have you found to be the most effective way of facing and healing mental conditions?Could you please talk about mental health and creativity? Why do these seem to work so well together?What have been some of the challenges in getting this message out there into rehab centres and prisons?What link to trauma have you found in your work to childhood trauma?What is the importance of safety and support in your work?To find out more about Mark: https://www.youtube.com/@markmacnicolHis book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Mark-MacNicol/author/B005FCH3KS?ref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueFor LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmacnicol?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Media Profile: https://podfol.io/profile/mark-macnicol Website: www.markmacnicol.com--- Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems. He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man. He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1 For more videos please visit: http://youtube.com/pierscross For FB: https://www.facebook.com/pierscrosspublic For Piers' website and a free training How To Find Peace In Everyday Life: https://www.piers-cross.com/community Many blessings, Piers Cross http://piers-cross.com/

In today's episode of the Tranquil Awakenings Podcast, Debbie will be in conversation with John Bowtell who helps individuals explore their emotions through the use of drama and play using developmental transformations. Through his theatre background, John became aware of dramatherapy, a type of psychotherapy; and how the intentional use of drama techniques and ideas could assist in the therapeutic encounter. During his work with his clients, John becomes a part of the unfolding drama to safely co-create the experience with his clients, exploring whatever roles or scenarios are relevant to meet their therapeutic needs at that time. KEY TAKEAWAYSWe play different roles within our daily life.Through the use of drama therapy, we can work through what is stuck mentally or emotionally to transform it into something different.Drama therapy can be a safe way to explore aspects of ourselves that we do not feel able to show the rest of the world.Through dramatherapy, an individual can not only explore their obstacles but also how to successfully move away from them.Drama therapy can be used to explore different power structures within our lives and within society.Play is important for wellbeing. BEST MOMENTS“It's something that kind of comes naturally. So, I think of drama as an art form. It's the one that's closest to normal life. So actually, we're all doing, you know, we're doing an improvisation now. We're playing our roles, we're performing. This is very natural human activity.”“But in order to do your role effectively, it's going to change in relation to your client. So, the way that you show up for one client is different from the way you show up for another client.”“It's much more fun playing the bad guys, playing the people that you're not, right? And you can then present aspects of yourself that are not socially acceptable or they're not potentials that you can bring forward in your everyday life.”“These things, if they're unexplored or unexpressed, then they can cause blockages in us.”“Basically, we agree it's pretend. We agree that it's play. It's not for real. That's the deal. It's defined by restraining from harm.”“This is a kind of everyday miracle to me. That however heavy the material is, actually it can all be played with, and it can all be transformed.”HOST BIODebbie is a seasoned therapist whose journey from being a primary school teacher to an adept therapist has been fuelled by her fascination with the intricacies of human nature. Equipped with advanced certifications in diverse modalities like hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming, mindfulness, meditation, past life regression and many more she has honed her expertise to bring about transformative change.As a full-time therapist and trainer, Debbie's driving passion is guiding others, as well as herself, towards their best selves. Embracing the concept of holistic beings, she firmly believes in addressing the mental, emotional, physical, social, energetic, and spiritual facets of well-being and healing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we dive into the hilarious and awkward world of Gloryhole etiquette with professional Game Master Jeffrey Allen Hayes. New to the world of anonymous sex, Jeffrey finds himself perplexed by an invite on the Scruff app. As he navigates the uncharted territory of Gloryholes, he wonders: Do you RSVP? Should you bring baked goods? And what exactly are the rules for touching? Join us as we explore the do's and don'ts of this mysterious and unconventional experience as Jeffrey teaches us how to connect, despite barriers (Really, there's a barrier there between them).   Song: ‘Accept My Shaft' (Ninja Sex Party)   About the Storyteller:   Jeffrey Allen Hayes has won Best of Bawdy multiple times. He holds an MA in Drama Therapy and works as a professional game master, facilitating games like Dungeons and Dragons with a focus on emotional growth and healing. Jeffrey is a beloved core member of the Bawdy family, and his stories are among our most requested.   Anonymous Sex l Gay l Gloryhole l Scruff l App l Vulcan Death Grip l Romantic l Hookup l Grindr l LGBT l Twink l Proximity l Invitation l Google l The Tap l The Knock l Condom l Brownies l RSVP l Texts l Dickslap l Ecstasy l Polite l Canadian l Castro l Thrust l Extra Credit l Curtain l Hole l Sensation l Power l Fear l Touch l Come Inside l Connection l Relationship l One Night Stand l Blank Sheet l Joy l   Episode links:   Live Shows:   September 6th: CHICAGO, IL Bawdy will on the Heath MainStage at the beautiful Den Theater on Friday, Sept 6th. 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It's easy, if you have a System...and Dixie De La Tour has one. She's taught thousands of new and experienced storytellers to tell their story at Bawdy Storytelling. And now YOU can learn her simple system, too. Join Dixie for her all new workshop: 'How to Be Bawdy: Dixie's Secret System for Uncensored Storytelling'. You'll engage in group & solo exercises in a sex-positive, community-based environment as you find & refine your own stories under Dixie's expert direction. Try out your own most intimate stories in a positive, supportive setting. 'How to Be Bawdy' includes special topics in sexuality, kink and gender-related storytelling, to help you articulate your stories clearly. With live sessions, weekly office hours, best practices for NSFW stories, performance tips, storytelling-related neuroscience, a custom workbook, coaching from Dixie - and a final storytelling performance for you and your friends.   ONLINE: September 7th I'll be teaching my ‘How to Be Captivating' 2 hour workshop for First Person Arts More info at https://bit.ly/HowToBeCaptivatingFPA   CHICAGO: September 8th I'm offering a full day ‘How to Be Bawdy' storytelling Intensive on Sunday, Sept 8th - In Chicago, In Person. 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In this conversation, Sadie interviews Sarah Mann Shaw, a drama therapist and psychotherapist, about working with children and young people who are experiencing grief and loss. Sarah explains that drama therapy is a unique form of psychotherapy that uses play, metaphor, and creative expression to explore and process internal emotions. She emphasises the importance of the therapeutic relationship and empowering young people to make choices in therapy. Sarah also discusses the different ways grief can manifest in children and young people, including the impact of neurodiversity and adoption. She offers insights on supporting children through grief rituals and the ebb and flow of the grieving process. This insightful conversation is essential listening for anyone seeking to understand and support grieving children. Keywordsgrief, loss, children, young people, therapy, drama therapy, psychotherapy, therapeutic relationship, neurodiversity, adoption, rituals, ebb and flowTakeaways Drama therapy is a unique form of psychotherapy that uses play, metaphor, and creative expression to explore and process internal emotions. The therapeutic relationship is crucial in supporting children and young people through grief and loss. Grief can manifest in different ways in children and young people, and it is important to consider factors such as neurodiversity and adoption. Supporting children through grief rituals and acknowledging the ebb and flow of the grieving process can be helpful. Parents and caregivers should be attuned to their child's nonverbal cues and apologise when they make mistakes in supporting their child's grief. 00:34 Introduction and Overview of Drama Therapy and Psychotherapy 04:49 Grief and Loss Beyond Death: Separation, Adoption, Foster Care 06:41 The Impact and Internalization of Loss 08:59 Working with Grief in Children and Young People 11:43 Building Therapeutic Relationships with Children and Young People 13:03 An Embodied Approach to Grief and Loss 18:56 The Unique Challenges of Neurodiverse Individuals 20:52 The Impact of Adoption on Grief and Loss 25:42 The Lack of Support and Understanding in Society 27:37 Supporting Grieving Children in Schools 29:04 The Importance of Rituals and Mourning in Communities 30:00 Supporting Children through Rituals and Memory Boxes 33:55 Parenting and Supporting Grieving Children 36:37 Effective Communication about Grief and Loss 38:43 Continued Support and Understanding for Grieving Children 42:28 Seeking Professional Help for Grieving Children Please come and join The Grief Lounge Community on Facebook here www.facebook.com/groups/thegrieflounge/ You can also find me on Instagram here @thegriefcoach_uk If you would like to know more about this weeks incredible guest Sarah Mann Shaw you can find her herehttp://www.sarahmannshaw.co.uk/

If you are curious about expressive therapies, join me as I discuss drama therapy with former volunteer firefighter, musician, actor, and now drama therapist Treasure Tannock. New York University Steinhardt graduate with a Masters in Drama Therapy and she is now a PhD candidate at Columbia University in Clinical Psychology. Learn how she uses Drama therapy to change people's lives and minds. Learn more: https://bernews.com/2024/02/swd-treasure-tannocks-play-performed-nyc/ https://www.royalgazette.com/wellness/lifestyle/article/20210706/dramatic-therapy/

Kathryn Templeton, MA, RDT/ MT/LPC, E-500 RYT, C-IAYT, Ayurvedic Practitioner Kathryn Templeton has devoted her life to the health of others. A psychotherapist for 30 years, Kathryn is a Master Teacher in the field of Drama Therapy and continues to work both clinically and as an educator specializing in the treatment of individuals with anxiety, depression and complex trauma. As a C-IAYT, NAMA-registered Ayurvedic practitioner and Senior ParaYoga teacher, Kathryn has worked to develop specialized treatments integrating the principles of yoga, ayurveda and clinical psychology. Kathryn is a faculty member at the Himalayan Institute and the founder of the Himalayan Institute Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist program (HIAYS), Torchbearer Mentorship program, AYS Grad School and The Three Wisdom Traditions: Integrating Yoga, Ayurveda and Psychology (3WT). She is an Adjunct Professor of Human Development and General Psychology, a contributing writer, and educator for Yoga International, and a Banyan Botanicals Ambassador.Show Notes: 02:20 - What is Ayurveda? 12:00 -  The importance of regional differences14:00 - Nourishing vs. eating15:30 - Seasonal changes and eating 26:00 - Nutritional imbalances 29:00 - The lack of connection and epidemic of loneliness34:30 - The importance of healthy soil 36:00 - Strong digestion for body and mind40:00 - Down regulation, protecting the nervous system, and the importance of spiritual practicehttps://kathryntempleton.com/https://www.jennifergalardi.com/

Myriam D. Savage (Mimi) Ph.D., RDT/BCT, is a registered drama therapist, board-certified trainer, and associate professor at California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco in the Master of Counseling Psychology & Expressive Arts program. She is a core faculty member teaching courses such as Human Development and Family, Group Dynamics, Arts in Therapy and Professional Development.Dr. Savage is also founding faculty for the Arts and Healing Initiative (formerly UCLArts and Healing) in the Social Emotional Arts (SEA) program, where she collaborated with a team of creative art therapists, creating curricula and manualized professional development programs that use various modalities for therapists, artists, and educators. Conference topics and publications include narrative, arts-based research, and drama therapy interventions using digital art apps, exploring self-identity with young women adopted from foster care and facilitating unhoused women on skid row, LA. Dr. Savage has published in peer review journals and books. She recently penned a chapter -- called "Bricolage: On Being Enough, Healing Through Narrative Co-Construction" -- for a new book edited by social worker/author Susan Pease Banitt: a collection of essays called Behind the Curtain: Eleven Women Therapists Get Real about Healing Trauma.Dr. Savage's previous clinical work consists of mainly acute settings such as inpatient psychiatric units for adults and children, residential treatment facilities where she created expressive arts programs, neurodiverse populations and the unhoused. She has served as the North American Drama Therapy education chair and directs SoCal Drama Therapy Center (http://www.socaldramatherapycenter.com/) where she mentors an international student body of professionals and students who want to become registered drama therapists.In This EpisodeMyriam's LinkedInMyriam's websiteMyriam's email---If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast. Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Nisha Sajnani, PhD., RDT-BCT is the Director of the Program in Drama Therapy and Theatre & Health Lab; founder of the Arts & Health @NYU and Chair of the NYU Creative Arts Therapies Consortium. In her capacity as founding co-director of the Jameel Arts & Health Lab, established in collaboration with the WHO, Dr. Sajnani leads a Lancet global series on the health benefits of the arts. An award winning author, educator, and advocate, her body of work explores the unique ways in which aesthetic experience can inspire equity, care, and collective human flourishing across the lifespan.  Dr. Sajnani is also on faculty with NYU Abu Dhabi where she developed a trans-disciplinary course entitled Can Art Save Lives? which unites current evidence for the health benefits of the arts with practice and policy. She is a faculty advisor in the Rehabilitation Sciences Ph.D., Educational Theatre Ed.D and Ph.D. program and co-teaches Improvisation and Leadership in the Management Communication Program and the Executive Education program in NYU Stern. She is also on faculty with the Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma where she lectures on the role of the arts with people who are forcibly displaced.  --- Learn more about ⁠The System Sanctuary⁠ where Tatiana Fraser and her team teach and train leaders on systems change. We work with individuals, teams and ecosystems to support learning and inform wise action. ⁠⁠Sign up for The Systems Sanctuary Newsletter⁠⁠

— Effective Listening is an online healing community dedicated to everyone getting to thrive in this life as themselves. A truly supportive environment is essential for humans to thrive. In order to co-create a better world, we need to learn and practice the art of "Effective Listening." By learning and practicing Effective Listening, we create a supportive environment and empower each other toward self-actualization. Valeria interviews Ilya Parizhsky — He is the founder of Effective Listening, a group process that creates one on one listening partnerships for mutual healing and transformation.  He holds a Masters in Drama Therapy from the California Institute of Integral Studies, and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, Oregon, Colorado and Washington, DC, where he practices online couples and individual therapy. Ilya is an expert leader of personal growth workshops and group processes, and has helped thousands of people heal and overcome restrictions to their authenticity. He devotes himself to staying at the cutting edge of the healing arts. He has trained in countless therapeutic modalities, and has taken part in tens of thousands of hours of experiential workshops, and thousands of hours of individual counseling, meditation, yoga, dance and movement, theater, and other self-actualization processes. He continues to vigorously pursue both personal and professional development, and can't overstate the importance for therapists and healing professionals to do extensive amounts of both professional training and personal healing work in order to be authentically and skillfully available for others. Ilya is also adept at simplifying and boiling down the essence of complex processes. Effective Listening is the culmination of Ilya's wide-ranging experience and training, and offers an accessible synthesis of powerful personal growth techniques, borrowing from many different disciplines and modalities, but creating something truly unique. In addition to his passion for therapy and healing, Ilya is also a performance artist and stand-up comedian, where he uses his life story and experiences to bring levity, light, and laughter to subjects as deep as the nature of consciousness and the meaning of life, and as silly as multi-lingual animal sounds. Ilya is also a proud father of two young daughters. He is a devoted husband married to his best friend and favorite person on the planet. And he lives in an Ecovillage, which he finds to be an ideal environment for his children to grow up, freely roaming and playing with friends. Ilya has a deep longing and commitment to be of service, and to make the world a better place. He has developed Effective Listening as a means to that end. In his work as a psychotherapist, he is often confronted with the fact that humans need more than a therapy session once a week to thrive. We need a network of supportive skillful humans we can count on. The Effective Listening method is not therapy and is not meant to replace therapy. Effective Listening unleashes the awesome power and natural healing capacity that each of us has inside of us. It gives us a living network of people and a community of practice with whom to share and develop our dormant ability to give and receive love and build the collective resources to create a world that truly meets the needs we have. To learn more about Ilya Parizhsky and his work, please visit: https://effectivelistening.org/ and https://www.ilyaparizhsky.com/

With over 25 years of experience in education, Kelly has taught some form of personal growth to individuals from preschool to graduate school and beyond. His early training in drama therapy, non-violent communication, and childhood development combine with his more recent experiences in parenting, personal development and leadership training to create a unique approach to helping individuals grow their most loving relationships.   Show Notes: [1:56] - This conversation goes in many different directions and you'll learn a lot about yourself. [6:04] - Kelly shares a bit about his background and the foundational experiences that shaped him. [9:08] - Kelly began working with men, particularly about developing healthy relationships. [10:56] - What is Drama Therapy and how can this approach guide people through self-discovery and expression? [16:00] - Jill shares the experience of watching a movie that moved her to identifying and expressing something that was heavy to her. [19:05] - Kelly became involved in this work early in his life, but continues to learn more and more. [21:46] - What is the difference between a caregiver and a caretaker? [24:07] - What are things that show up for you that appear good, but are not what they appear? [28:17] - Kelly explains how he discovered that he was pointing his finger at someone else. [30:02] - Women coming together and being vulnerable is built into society. But men in community are socialized in a world where that is not normalized. [33:50] - What things don't you want other people to know about you? [36:40] - Kelly's societal expectation was to create and provide safety, but what value do men have when they fear they can't keep it together? [40:24] - We need authentic masculinity, but that's not just a man's job. [42:57] - The antagonist is a reflection of the externalized version of the protagonist's internal drama. [45:25] - You can only see so much through your own ego. You might not be able to do this alone. [47:57] - Kelly shares the story of a man he has worked with that experienced profound healing in building relationships. [53:38] - It's not building up strength and hardness that allows you to let go. It's softening. [54:50] - The things that bring you success are oftentimes the things that hold you back, especially when it comes to relationships. [57:38] - Kelly explains compassionate communication. [60:36] - Some communication is just taking your judgments and squeezing them into a form that you think would be more easily accepted. But it's still judgment. [63:08] - We can't argue with feelings. [65:44] - Every communication is seeking something that needs to be met. [68:03] - Sometimes, we truly want conflict. [70:01] - Jill admits something about how she communicates with her husband sometimes and Kelly suggests it is about wanting to be invited. [75:03] - Identify why you are going into a conversation and the core need you are seeking to be met. [76:55] - The majority of conflicts in a relationship stem from both parties needing to be heard and seen. [79:05] - There are programs online that can help provide community.   I know there was something in this episode that you were meant to hear. Let me know what that is. Thank you for being here today with me on our healing journeys.   Connect with Kelly: Kelly Gardner Coaching Website @iamkellygardner on Instagram

Get ready to unlock the transformative power of drama therapy with our enlightening conversation featuring the insightful Krista Verrastro. As we traverse the realms of emotional healing and personal growth, Krista, a dedicated drama therapist, joins guest host, Courtney Romanowski, to share her expertise in helping individuals confront relational trauma and societal disconnection. This episode is a treasure trove of knowledge, spotlighting how drama therapy's innovative techniques, like storytelling and puppetry, offer a vibrant alternative to traditional talk therapy.Embark on a captivating exploration of aesthetic distance and its synergy with the 'window of tolerance'—a cornerstone in trauma work. We delve into the delicate balance between thought and emotion, a crucial aspect for genuine emotional processing. Krista and I discuss the enchanting world of drama and dance therapy, where the body is integrated into sessions to deepen emotional expression. By debunking common misconceptions, we illuminate the universal accessibility of creative arts therapies, inviting you to discover their profound impact, regardless of your background in the arts.As we wrap up our journey, we reflect on the harmonious relationship between creative arts therapies and the challenges of daily life. Role-plays that mirror personal struggles and strengths become tools for empowerment, allowing individuals to reinforce their inner resilience and foster a sense of gratitude. With insights into the importance of working with a registered creative arts therapist, we guide you through the possibilities that await in your own therapeutic adventure, encouraging trust in the process and the unique path every client walks towards healing and self-discovery.You can follow her on Instagram here.YouTube Channel For The Podcast

Join Liz McDonough and I as we chat about how drama therapy can be effective for neurodivergent childrens and teens.  In this episode, we are covering so much goodness including- ✅ Supporting communication ✅ Reducing anxiety ✅ Boosting confidence ✅ Building creativity and interests, and  ✅ Supporting social interaction ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Holly's ONE STOP RESOURCE - Social skills guide, Behavior Guide, and MORE! Learn more about Holly's private practice in North Carolina Learn more about Holly's speaking services and courses Learn more about Liz McDonough ⭐️Join the Facebook Groups ➡️ Parents, Come on over and join the Autism ADHD Facebook Group for Parents ➡️ Professionals, Join the Facebook Group for Therapists and Educators

In today's episode I sit down for a Zoom convo with my awe-inspiring friend and fellow California Institute of Integral Studies alum Ana Bess Moyer Bell. Ana Bess holds a Masters degree in Drama Therapy from New York University and has been a practicing clinician since 2014. She is the founder of COAAST (now 2nd Act) and has practiced and taught drama therapy nationally and internationally and is a commissioned playwright. She is currently on the advisory board at the Rhode Island Department of Health helping to create and maintain the medical regulations for the nation's first legal harm reduction centres. She is a senior advisor to RI Governor Daniel J. McKee on substance use, harm reduction, and recovery. Listen in to hear how personal tragedy inspired her to create the work that she now does, from developing grassroots theatre to effecting policy change for harm reduction clinics and resources. Even tho the focus of her work is on illicit substance use, the same conversation could be had around with alcohol use - the subsequent shame, loneliness, denial and search for relief are all relevant.Connect with Bess! weare2ndact.org website on Instagram on Facebook Connect with Jess! Transform your thinking about your drinking inside of The Mindful Drinking Method - schedule your Alcohol Awareness Breakthrough Conversation right here.Mindful Drinking Coaching One hour private 1-1 coaching sessionsInstagram The Mindful Drinking MovementFree and Private FB group - The Mindful Drinking MovementFree Guide 'Drink LESS, Self-Care MORE'Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mindful-drinking-for-women/exclusive-content

Today we speak with Akinke ("Ah-kin-kay") Lucas about dreaming ourselves whole. We start by talking about Akinke's travels in Africa and Indonesia, then we talk about how to tell the difference between tricksters and demons. Akinke describes masculine vs feminine, conscious vs unconscious, mind vs soul, and speaks about how the birth of humanity was through Africa and also about the importance of knowing who we are. We take a call from Sahlah of Divine by Design from Virginia who asks about bringing healing to communities. As she has recently given birth to her second son, she is concerned with the society her children are being born into. Akinke responds with a story about how she deals with her struggles to honor her own problematic lineage. BIO: Akinke Lucas is a Spiritual Consultant who utilizes her background in Drama Therapy, Somatic healing, social work, and indigenous traditions to guide her in facilitating purposeful healing modalities. She is a Ph.D. (ABD) candidate in Integrative Therapy and Healing Practices at Pacifica Graduate Institute. Akinke recently completed a year of ancestral apprenticeship in Africa and Asia, where she furthered her indigenous learning and artistic work. Find our guest at: Flowingwaters.online, IG @flowingwatersllc, email at contact@flowingwaters.online Show aired on October 28, 2023. Intro music is Water over Stones and outro music is Everything both by Mood Science. Ambient music is created new every week by Rick Kleffel. The audio can be found at Pandemiad.com. Many thanks to Rick Kleffel for also engineering the show and to Tony Russomano for answering the phones. Contact Katherine Bell with feedback or suggestions for future shows at katherine@ksqd.org. Follow her on FB and IG @ExperientialDreamwork to find out about upcoming shows. To learn more or to inquire about exploring your own dreams with her go to ExperientialDreamwork.com. The Dream Journal is produced at and airs on KSQD Santa Cruz, 90.7 FM. Catch it streaming LIVE at KSQD.org 10-11am Saturday mornings Pacific Time. Call or text with your dreams or questions at 831-900-5773 or email at onair@ksqd.org. Podcasts are available on all major podcast platforms and are released the Monday following the live show. The complete KSQD Dream Journal podcast page can be found at ksqd.org/the-dream-journal/. Now also available on PRX at Exchange.prx.org/series/45206-the-dream-journal Thanks for being a Dream Journal listener! Available on all major podcast platforms. Rate it, review it, subscribe and tell your friends.

After taking a workshop with Jill Eickmann I was so delighted to chat with her. Jill's teaching is incredibly supportive and validating! Jill Eickmann, MA, LMFT, is San Francisco's Leela Improvisational Theater's Co-Founder, Artistic Director, and Director of Corporate Training. Training.Informed by her diverse training and experience, Jill designed Leela's holistic 5 level improv curriculum. She oversees all elements of Leela's Corporate Training program including client communication, curriculum design, casting, hiring, and training teaching artists, and facilitation. Jill is a licensed psychotherapist, drama therapist, play therapist, and self-revelatory theatre director who continues to teach and present on the psychological implications and therapeutic benefits of improvisation. With training and experience facilitating groups for individuals struggling with social anxiety & shyness, teaching foster parenting classes, and designing corporate training programs, she is passionate about utilizing improvised role play as “Rehearsal for Life.” Clients include: Adobe, The Clorox Company, IBM, Facebook/Meta, Google, Levi Strauss & Co., LinkedIn, McKinsey & Company, Coinbase, Walmart, and YouTube (among others.) She has produced events and held board positions for The San Francisco Improv Festival, and is the Executive Producer for Femprovisor Fest, SF's Feminist Improv Festival. Jill received her BFA in Theatre/ Acting from University of Florida and MA in Counseling Psychology, Drama Therapy from California Institute of Integral Studies. She studied in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco with some of the best from Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (UCB), The Second City, iO Chicago (Formerly Improv Olympic), Annoyance Productions, SF Clown School, and Magnet Theater. In addition to performing in duos and small ensemble projects with Leela's past and present faculty members, she has performed across the country with notable improvisors including Chad Damiani, Dan Fogler, Law Tarello, Jay Sukow, Tracy Burns, Brian James O'Connell, and Sunita Deshpande. (among others.) As a therapeutic performance artist, she regularly performs with playback theatre actor/director, Roni Alperin in their playback theatre duo, and in an improvised therapy format, “In Session” for the treatment of your favorite fictional character. In their duo, “Intimacy,” Jill collaborates with somatic practitioner, Chelsea McAlexander exploring the intersection between improv and consent. “The Friendship Show” a solo self-revelatory theatre performance, is Jill's mission to heal adult loneliness through theatrical improvisation. Always looking to push the boundaries of the art of improvisation, Jill has conceived and directed original formats and theories in long-form improv performance, from a darkly psychological “Improvised Black Mirror” format, to incorporating contact improv and improvised dance in “Story Dance”, as well as on-line formats like, “The Before Times” which was performed at Seattle's (On-line) Festival of Improvised Theatre with inner monologist, Joe Bill. Most notably, Jill customized a private improv class for cast members of The Lion King – Broadway Tour. Her artistic mission is to inspire people of all walks of life to invest in an improv practice that is connected, mindful, joyful, transformative, and courageously surrenders to TRUTH. To learn more about Jill, check out these links. Websites: http://www.leela-sf.com http://www.leela-nc.com http://www.jilleickmann.com Visit my website where I speak to today's leading innovators of improv. My guests are improvisers and therapists from all over the world who share their stories and offer insight into the unique ways they use improv. margotescott.com/podcast/

We decided to add a bonus episode this season by turning the microphone inward (so to speak) and, so, I am going to interview my lovely co-host Phoebe Rubin today, since Phoebe checks the boxes of being a working woman over seventy. Phoebe Rubin is a film producer and director. She began making movies in 1999. Her first film, Women Who Cry In Restaurants, was part of the LA Shorts Festival. In 2004, Phoebe began making documentary films with Erica Tanamachi for non-profit organizations. Their short documentary, A Perfect Note, was included in the 2018 Napa Valley Film Festival. Phoebe holds an MA in Psychology with a concentration in Drama Therapy. She taught and directed autobiographical performance to at risk youth in San Francisco. Phoebe worked for the Los Angeles Theatre Council, coordinating conferences and events. She was assistant to a vice president at CBS records and an assistant to a Los Angeles film producer.  She built and ran a recording studio in Sausalito, Ca. Before moving to California, Phoebe opened and managed a French restaurant by the University of Cincinnati called Cafe Lautrec.At 51, Phoebe received full custody of her 10 week old grandson. He is now 24. It was a profound period of adjustment being a new mommy at 51, as well as another opportunity for re- imagining and re-inventing herself.Last year Phoebe began treatment for Multiple Myeloma. Phoebe is 75.https://www.instagram.com/workwhileyouhavethelight/

FEATURED GUESTS: Patricia Jauchler, MA, MS, RDT-BCT, CT, CDP is a Registered Drama Therapist and Board-Certified Trainer. She is the founder and director of On Bright Wings End-of-Life Services where she works with the aging, dying and bereaved. She is a Certified Thanatologist, End-of-Life Doula, Certified Dementia Practitioner, Grief Support Specialist and Advanced Planning Facilitator. In addition to using Drama Therapy and other creative arts in her practice with the aging, dying and their families, she created Theatre on the Threshold to educate the community about aging, dying and grieving issues through short play performances followed by discussions and workshops. Her aim is to encourage conversations and reduce the stigma about these most feared topics in order to live more meaningful lives and die more peaceful deaths. LISTEN & LEARN: Why death is considered a community event. How to create value based community events aligned with your niche to market your services. The value of understanding your clients needs as a means of crafting services that support the whole person and family system. What is a death cafe? Examples of creative arts and drama experientials that can be used throughout the arch of dying - from learning it is near, through the process itself and during the bereavement period. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patricia's practice On Bright Wings End-of-Life Services Patricia's Session at the Expressive Therapies Summit { Virtual Offering } March 26, 2023 Artful Dying: Alleviating Death Anxiety and Finding Closure Through Art, Music & Drama Ira Byock's book The Four Things that Matter Most: A Book About Living --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reina-lombardi5/support

The SLC Performance Lab is produced by ContemporaryPerformance.com and the Sarah Lawrence College MFA Theatre Program. During the course, visiting artists to the MFA Theatre Program's Grad Lab are interviewed after leading a workshop with the students. Grad Lab is one of the core components of the program where graduate students work with guest artists and develop group-generated performance experiments. Autumn Knight is interviewed by Chisom Awachie (SLC 23) and Red (SLC 23) Autumn Knight is an interdisciplinary artist working with performance, installation, video and text. Her performance work has been on view at various institutions including DiverseWorks Artspace, Art League Houston, Project Row Houses, Blaffer Art Museum, Crystal Bridges Museum, Skowhegan Space (NY), The New Museum, The Contemporary Art Museum Houston, Optica (Montreal, Canada), The Poetry Project (NY) and Krannart Art Museum (IL), The Institute for Contemporary Art (VCU), Human Resources Los Angeles (HRLA) and Akademie der Kunste, (Berlin). Knight has been an artist in residence with with In-Situ (UK), Galveston Artist Residency, YICA (Yamaguchi, Japan), Artpace (San Antonio, TX) and a 2016-2017 artist in residence at the Studio Museum in Harlem (NY). Knight is the recipient of an Artadia Award (2015) and an Art Matters Grant (2018). She has served as visiting artist at Montclair State University, Princeton University and Bard College. Her performance work is held in the permanent collection of the Studio Museum in Harlem. She attended the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture (2016) and holds an M.A. in Drama Therapy from New York University.

In this episode, I speak with Sheila about her lifelong work of working with clients with shame. She explained that she got interested in this subject from her experience as a child and being shy, but overcoming it by becoming a children's magician and performing. She explained how she trained in a number of approaches such as Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Drama Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, AEPD, Accelerated Experiential-Dynamic Psychotherapy, Hakomi and others, but wasn't finding a particular approach really addressing shame. She discussed how she helps clients to understand that shame has an evolutionary purpose, both in protecting us when we are young, but also helping us to evolve in the present, using it as a signal the client to set boundaries, make changes, and take risks to be more of their authentic self. Sheila talked about how shame is evolutionary by subduing an anger response towards a parent, because it might not be safe, or threaten the connection with parents. She talks about the continuum of shame, which goes from stage fright or imposter syndrome, to never feeling good enough, having a lot of shoulds and perfectionism, and all the way to experiences of humiliation. She discussed how PolyVagal Theory was a great addition to the puzzle, where she was able to have language and a biological explanation for the freeze or shut down that happens for someone when shame comes up. Sheila discussed noticing it in the moment, in the session, when the interpersonal bridge breaks, and helping clients to see the shame, and how it shifts their nervous system. She talked about working with the inner critic, the parent who might have been the critic, using parts work and drama therapy to help clients replay those experiences and becoming the person that could be the hero and protect and save their younger parts. Sheila discussed how helping clients to use mindfulness to notice when the shame comes up, sitting with it, and using compassion for themselves, leads them to be able to be open, rather than shutting down. Sheila Rubin, LMFT, RDT/BCT is a marriage and family therapist and a leading authority on Healing Shame. She developed the Healing Shame Therapy work over the last two decades and is the co-director, with Bret Lyon, of the Center for Healing Shame. in Berkeley, California. Sheila has delivered talks, presentations and workshops across the country and around the world, at conferences from Canada to Romania. She is a Board Certified Trainer through NADTA and past adjunct faculty for the CIIS Drama Therapy Program and JFK University's Somatic Psychology Department. Sheila's expertise, teaching, and writing contributions have been featured in numerous publications, including seven books. Her writings on shame include the chapter “Women, Food and Feelings: Drama Therapy with Women Who Have Eating Disorders” in the book The Creative Therapies and Eating Disorders, the chapter “Almost Magic: Working with the Shame that Underlies Depression: Using Drama Therapy in the Imaginal Realm” in the book The Use of Creative Therapies in Treating Depression, and the chapter “Unpacking Shame and Healthy Shame: Therapy on the Phone or Internet” in Combining the Creative Therapies with Technology: Using Social Media and Online Counseling to Treat Clients (all books edited by Stephanie L. Brooke). Sheila offers therapy through her private practice in Berkeley and online via Zoom. She also provides consultations to therapists via Skype and leads workshops in Berkeley, internationally, and online. You can learn more about her workshops, writing, and on demand trainings at www.HealingShame.com

In this Episode, licensed professional, and one of my best friends from middle school, Gabrielle Arias talks with me about "Drama Therapy", our own relationship to therapy, how to find the right therapist for you,  and the effects of talking about your problems with a licensed professional!Gabriel Arias LMHC, RDT, (she/ they) is a Miami Native and current resident of Austin TX. She currently serves adolescents and adults virtually in the practice she co-founded in Boston. Gabrielle specializes in gender and sexuality, coming out, living with intersecting identities, coping through crises, and expressive therapies. As a drama therapist, they utilize music, movement, art, objects and writing in sessions. 

How can you shape your kid's perspective with your everyday stories? How storytelling and drama therapy can serve you as a parent? In this special episode, I was talking to Donna Griffit.Donna is a corporate storyteller, who has worked globally for over 18 years with Fortune 500 companies, Start-Ups, and investors in a wide variety of industries. She has consulted and trained clients in over 30 countries, helping them create, edit and deliver verbal and written presentations, pitches and messages. Through her guidance clients have raised over a billion dollars.As a parent, Donna is using storytelling skills and Drama therapy (MA, NY University) to empower her 2 daughters, help them see different perspectives, and encourage them to try new things. On a personal note, it seems to me like Donna is a natural storyteller :-). So don't miss this fascinating episode!Featured episode:#14 How Can You Help Build Your Child's Resiliency? With Dr. Mortimer#18 How Can You Support Your Child In Developing Healthy Sleeping habits? With Deborah Winters#19 How Can You Stop A Meltdown Before It's Even Started? With Dr. Erin AvirettDM me on Instagram or by email, I would love to hear what parenting challenges you want the Playground talks to cover!Want to help me grow this show?It's simple:

Andrew Gaines! Educator! Therapist! Dear old friend! AND MUCH MORE! We've known each other for more than three decades! We have a wonderful chat about life and theater and therapy and more! Enjoy! PS Here is the bonus second half of our chat on Patreon!

Happy Holidays, fellow listeners! Lauren Girouard-Hallam joins me on the show as we discuss Santa's powers based on the holiday hit famously recorded by Gene Autry "Up on the Housetop" in the scope of psychology of children's belief in them. And of course, we have some fun as we tease out what kind of scientist(s) would Santa Claus would be! More information about Lauren below.Lauren Girouard-Hallam, MA, MS, (she/her) is a fourth year doctoral candidate at the University of Louisville in Kentucky. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Furman University in 2017 and then moved to New York City to pursue her Master of Arts in Drama Therapy, an arts-based applied counseling degree, which she earned from NYU in 2019. She also earned a Master of Science in Experimental Psychology from U of L in 2021. Her current research investigates how 3-12 year old children think about and learn from novel technologies from Siri and Alexa to search engines and the internet at large. Lauren can also be found teaching labs for graduate level statistics courses, serving as chair for the American Psychological Association's Science Student Council, and co-running Louisville Kentucky's chapter of R-Ladies, a community initiative designed to bring coding skill-building opportunities to gender minority individuals inside and outside of the academy. Lauren is also this year's ComSciCon National Flagship Conference Programming Committee & Logistics Committee liaison. When not engaging in scholarship, Lauren is most at home when curled up with her Belgian shepherd mix Molly, her wife Madison, and an excellent art-house horror film. ---Follow Us and visit scientificallysound.netInstagram: @scientificallysoundTwitter: @4theSci_Soundemail: 4thescientificallysound@gmail.com

About the guest: Her Highness Sheikha Intisar Al Sabah is a Kuwaiti philanthropist, author, columnist, social entrepreneur, film producer, founder & CEO, and princess of the House of Al-Sabah, the ruling family of Kuwait. She is committed to philanthropic excellence with respect to her vision of fostering Peace in the Arab world and beyond. Social Media Handles: Twitter: @intisaralsabah Instagram: @intisaralsabah@intisarfoundation@theglobaldiwan@al_nowair LinkedIn: HH Sheikha Intisar AlSabah Website: Intisarfoundation.org

Do you collapse in a puddle of jizz when mitosis is discussed, or shudder with pleasure when Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost is debated? Professional game master and philomath Jeffrey Allen Hayes is baffled by his knowledge-based public ejaculation problem, as is the staff at his college's student health center. The doctor can only prescribe an individualized educational program and assign a special needs caregiver - till an offhand comment from Jeffrey's college roommate delivers the diagnosis he truly needs to hear. #Sproing #FreePass    Song: ‘Freedom Within' (Michael Martinez)   About the Storyteller:   Jeffrey Allen Hayes has won the audience-awarded Best of Bawdy title multiple times. He holds an MA in Drama Therapy and works as a professional game master, facilitating games like dungeons and dragons with a focus on emotional growth and healing.   Episode links:   Like a Kitten:  As the holidays approach, are you looking for a thoughtful gift for your partner or friend that will skyrocket their sex life? Look no further than Like A Kitten; Like A Kitten offers 24 creatively-themed boxes for any occasion that will encourage you to play in ways that you never imagined before. And Right now, Like A Kitten is offering Bawdy Storytelling's listeners 15% off! Just go to https://likeakitten.com/dixie OR enter code DIXIE at checkout.    Dipsea is an app full of hundreds of short, sexy audio stories designed by women, for women. They bring scenarios to life with immersive soundscapes and characters, no matter who you're into or what turns you on. New content is released every week, so in between listening to your favorite stories, again and again, you can always find something new to explore. And for listeners of this show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to  DipseaStories.com/DIXIE   Upcoming Workshops:    My Sex and Storytelling workshop is finally here! ‘How to Be Bawdy: Dixie's Secret System for Uncensored Storytelling' is the Sex and Storytelling workshop you've been asking for. Work with Dixie and a small cohort of sex-positive students to find, craft and tell your own stories in a fun, open-minded environment. The workshop includes 2 levels to choose from: The Everything But Level is for the curious but shy, and the All the Way level includes private coaching sessions with me, a final performance and a video of your story to share. My last 6 workshops sold out, and this is the first time I'm offering this highly anticipated Sex and Storytelling course, so register now at  https://tinyurl.com/HowToBeBawdy   ‘Storytelling to get the Sex you Want': I'll be teaching this new 2 hour workshop on Sunday, January 8th  (11 AM - 1 PM PST). I can teach you how to turn a personal story into a proven way to break the ice, connect on dating sites, and engage with new people (and it's a fun activity for friends to do together). The workshop is only $29, so invite a friend and spread the word!  Tickets are at https://STGTSYW.eventbrite.com   Midori's Consent Dojo #19: Consent in the Art of Storytelling  With Guest Sexual Folklorist Dixie De La Tour    This Holiday season, please consider a donation to Bawdy Storytelling. Your gift of any amount will help us keep our head above water this winter, while our live shows are on pause and income is sparse. Our donation links are:   Venmo: Venmo.com/BawdyStorytelling Paypal: paypal.me/bawdystorytelling Zelle: BawdyStorytelling@gmail.com CashApp: $DixieDeLaTour Every single dollar helps right now - and THANK YOU!   What's the Best way to support Bawdy? By Becoming a Patreon member. This  means that you'll provide ongoing monthly support to your favorite show and podcast. Join Bawdy's Patreon now and you'll get exclusive Patreon-only rewards, and my eternal gratitude. As a Bawdy Patreon member, your monthly membership ensures that our podcast, live shows and livestreams can continue. Become a Member now at https://www.patreon.com/Bawdy    Wanna work one-on-one with Dixie? Want to learn to tell a compelling, relatable story? I can help you dig deep, gain understanding and communicate with clarity. Whether it's getting onstage, writing a memoir, creating a podcast, or learning brand storytelling for your business, I've got experience and can help. Email me at BawdyStorytelling@gmail.com and let's make it happen.   Bawdy Got Me Laid perfume, Bawdy Butter & more: Dixie has created her own fragrance: You'll love #BawdyGotMeLaid perfume, scented with golden honey, amber, ylang ylang, and warm vanilla. There's also our (scented or unscented) creamy Bawdy Butter, Hair & Bawdy Oil, & more. Bawdy Got Me Laid Merchandise means you can deliver your own great smelling Motorboats while supporting Dixie and Bawdy. Get yours today at https://bawdystorytelling.com/merchandise   Check out our Bawdy Storytelling Fiends and Fans group on Facebook - it's a place to discuss the podcast's stories with the storytellers, share thoughts with your fellow listeners, & help Dixie make the podcast even better. Just answer 3 simple questions and you're IN! https://www.facebook.com/groups/360169851578316/ ProTip: Subscribe to the Bawdy Storytelling email list & you'll be notified of all upcoming storytelling workshops, livestreams, podcasts, live shows and Special Events first at https://bawdystorytelling.com/subscribe   Thank you to the Team that makes this podcast possible! Team Bawdy is:   Podcast Producer: Roman Den houdijker Sound Engineer: David Grosof Archivist / Video: Joe Moore Bawdy Livestream pre-show video by Donal Mooney Live-streaming by Ty McKenzie and Rubeun Tan Storytelling support by Mosa Maxwell-Smith & Bawdy Creator & Podcast Host Dixie De La Tour & Thank you to Pleasure Podcasts. Bawdy Storytelling is proud to be part of your sex-positive podcast collective!    Tags:   schizophrenia hallucinating perfect mental health ejaculating time thoughts advice insight heroin sure withdrawal spontaneous orgasm irrelevant pain learning laundry list none apply diagnose balloon symptoms real assist studies care navigator individualized education program dean special needs free pass attend leave public teachers preferred makeup work chemistry relaxation chemistry makes sense calculus degree roommate failed young video games working out accurate assessment comfortable off guard sexually repressed wake up call gay dating comfortable hugged high school experiencing myself sexuality orgasm doctor hypothesis body starved understand sexual needs listen work bathhouse suck needs push cliche body recommend deep inside truth Question Shakespeare write studies excited debate semester finale kickstart patron raging erection rock hard literary desk gripping twitching bold assertion Spanish Armada current commentary turgid shrinking sweat beading hump air hard colors change waves world sense orgasm opinionated play written assert dog home googling sexual attraction images Shakespeare no activity biology mitosis process cell division hot cry textbooks crotch lecture hall philosophy class sacred tautologies encourage confused help student health center experiencing strange phenomena glasses nose form assessing mental stability symptoms  On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bawdystorytelling/ Like us at www.Facebook.com/BawdyStorytelling Join us on FetLife: https://fetlife.com/groups/46341 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Bawdy Watch us on YouTube at http://bit.ly/BawdyTV Find out about upcoming Podcast episodes - & Livestreams - at www.BawdyStorytelling.com/subscribe  

Listen in as Maria Marshall and Jamie McCoppin discuss the fun and exciting world of Drama Therapy!

Zeina Daccache is an actress, director, therapist and the founder of “Catharsis”, the Lebanese Center for Drama Therapy. She worked for 14 years with inmates in various prisons to bring attention to the drastic need for penitentiary reform in Lebanon. Her unwavering work led to the creation of 2 new laws. She is now working creating the 3rd... In this Sarde, we spoke about the following: - How does Drama therapy affect prisoners  - Working with undiagnosed mentally ill inmates  -  Inside the 2011 intifada of prisons in Lebanon - How foreign domestic workers fell in love “illegally” - They grey area between self-defense, revenge and justice - Why do the Lebanese think so highly of themselves? - How Zeina drafted 2 laws into existence through her work   زينة دكّاش ممثلة ومخرجة ومعالجة نفسية أسّست كاتارسيس، المركز اللبناني للعلاج بالدراما. عملت خلال ١٤ سنة مع مساجين في عدّة سجون لتسليط الضوء على الحاجة الملحّة للإصلاح في نظام السجن في لبنان.  أدّى عملها الدؤوب الى إنشاء  قانونين جديدين. تحدّثنا في هذه السردة عن: - كيف يؤثر العلاج بالدراما على المساجين؟ - العمل مع أشخاص تعاني من أمراض نفسية لم يتمّ تشخيصها بعد - نظرة عن كثب على انتفاضة السجون في لبنان - كيف يقع العمّال الاجانب في الحب "بطريقة غير شرعية" في لبنان ؟ - المنطقة الرمادية بين الدفاع عن النفس والانتقام والعدالة - لماذا يقدّر اللبنانيون انفسهم؟ - كيف  تمكّنت زينة من اقرار قانونين من خلال عملها؟ Sarde (noun), [Sa-r-de]: A colloquial term used in the Middle East to describe the act of letting go & kicking off a stream of consciousness and a rambling narrative. The Sarde After Dinner Podcast is a free space based out of the heart of Beirut, Lebanon, where Médéa Azouri & Mouin Jaber discuss a wide range of topics (usually) held behind closed doors in an open and simple way with guests from all walks of life. سردة (إسم) سَرْدَةْ : مصطلح بالعامية يستخدم في منطقة الشرق الأوسط للدلالة على الاسترخاء وإطلاق سردية. يشكّل بودكاست سردة بعد العشاء مساحة حرّة من قلب بيروت، لبنان، حيث تناقش ميديا عازوري ومعين جابر عدّة مواضيع (لطالما) تمّت مناقشتها خلف أبواب مغلقة وذلك بطريقة بسيطة ومباشرة مع ضيوف من شتّى المجالات.   SARDE EVERY SUNDAY with NEW EPISODES released WEEKLY! 9:00 PM

We don't think about it a lot, but our emotional and spiritual health plays a HUGE role in our sex life. This week, I've invited relationships expert and author Sequoia Stafford onto the show to unpack some of the less-obvious causes of challenges people run into in the bedroom - from erectile dysfunction to jealousy.  Join Sequoia and I as we discuss: Sequoia's healing journey and experiences with shamanism how to be courageously vulnerable with someone (and why you should) the spiritual approach to stepping outside your comfort zone how feelings of scarcity can sabotage your relationships Sequioa's take on non-monogamy managing different relationships with different dynamics getting introspective in relationships ... and so much more!   About Sequoia: Sequoia is an author, podcaster, educator, sex coach & master healer who weaves over 20 years of study, practice, teaching and exploration of Ontology, Psychology, Shamanism, Mysticism, Advanced Tantra Therapies, Bio-hacking, Full-Spectrum Energy Medicine, NLP, Drama Therapy, Hypnosis, Nutrition, and her own discoveries of the Science of Now, to guide seekers to be the healthiest human beings possible. Just like our fingerprints, each one of us has a unique design for what brings and keeps us healthy, healed, and in the eXtasy of life. She is on a mission to take the pain and suffering out of love and S.E.X.! This year she launched her podcast SEX4LIFE and is the Bestselling Author of two books, It's Hard! Sexual Satisfaction Secrets to Beat Erectile Dysfunction and I'm Not Jealous! The Ethical Non-Monogamist's Guide to Free Love Relationships Without Pain & Suffering. In her California temple, she teaches Applied Tantra to singles and couples in her signature programs Delicious Love and the Goddess Arts & Intimacy Academy. Sequoia's wish for her students is to find reverence for humanity in those moments of intimacy and the challenges that open doors to sacred partnership and love. Sequoia's gift to listeners of the Better Sex Podcast is a copy of both her books. To claim yours, go to www.FreeLoveModel.com See new SEX4LIFE podcast episodes at www.SEX-4-Life.com Connect with Deborah: Send your sex and relationship questions to DeborahTantraKat@Gmail.com  For a free Truth and Clarity Session https://www.deborahkat.com/appointments-3  Website: https://www.deborahkat.com/ Email: deborahtantrakat@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deborah.tantrakat  Twitter: https://twitter.com/TantraKat

In this weeks episode I interview the immensely talented, creative, and sensitive soul Linas Phillips. We talk about his experiences as a sensitive and creative, his studies in Drama Therapy, the influences and seeds for his work as an actor, creator, and film maker, and the nuances of shared realities existing simultaneously, the different lived experiences of the same events. Check out his "hair blowing videos" that we talk about at the start of the episode, and follow Linas on Instagram @linasphillips If you're a writer or screenplay writer interested in working with Linas as a Screenplay Doula, check out his amazing classes at www.screenplaydoula.com Let's stay in touch! Subscribe to my email list for more goodie sand support:)

No doubt about it, Barbara Kaynan is a fascinating human! A Registered Drama Therapist with the North American Drama Therapy Association and mom to two littles, Barbara holds a Master's degree from NYU in Drama Therapy and a certificate from KINT Institute in The Arts and trauma treatment. She specializes in trauma-informed person-centered care; guiding individuals and groups, across treatment settings and cultural organizations, during times of big life transitions. Barbara has experience leading therapeutic theatre processes for Holocaust survivors, she has provided expressive, clinical support for at-risk youth, hospitalized children recovering from medical procedures and their families, individuals living with chronic and persistent mental illness, adults in acute psychosis, and older adults living with skilled nursing and memory care needs. Barbara is a published research scholar, peer review editor, and former professor at Long Island University. She believes that your relationship with yourself and others is an art - one that can be rehearsed and rewoven into experiences for healthier living. Are you ready to take up space, honor your experience, and create the life you want to live? This episode is for you! Our discussion today included: The many ways to describe motherhood The importance of not shrinking yourself to fit society standards What drama therapy can look like Getting stuck in one role in our lives and the importance of getting in touch with other life roles The power of inner-child work and the ways in which early intervention with children can help disrupt the negative stories they are already forming at a young age Dismantling the guilt and pressure around societal expectation of being the “best mom” The need for mothers to get in touch with their innate power and begin looking inward for answers to their parenting questions Barbara's suggestions and tips for “rewilding” - how to open yourself back up to yourself How you can use components of drama therapy in parenting your own children How to approach adolescence and maintain that close relationship as a parent Using Cycle Syncing to bring balance to your life The power of storytelling and community in healing from complex trauma Carolina Creative Wellness https://www.instagram.com/carolinacreativewellness/ HER Health Collective --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/herhealthcollective/support

You can't see your brain, so it can be a challenge to understand why things feel or react the way they do.  Deborah Antinori has spent years studying the brain, especially from the perspective of why and how and where Brainspotting is working.  In this interview, she shares her wealth of knowledge while also making something so seemingly invisible into something super relatable.   You don't want to miss:   The areas of your brain where thinking and stress response are happening, and why it's more beneficial to address brain blocks in one instead of the other Deb's analogies and visual aids for how to separate your thinking brain from your more instinctual brain The exact reason why even when you know something, you still might not take action on it or feeling motivated by it   PLUS, Deb shares some as-of-yet-unpublished research showing the lasting change resulting from one brainspotting session.    Deb Antinori, MA, LPC, FT, RDT, NCC is a Brainspotting Trainer. Having met Dr. David Grand as a facilitator in her EMDR training, she has been privileged to be involved with Brainspotting Therapy since its inception and has been a member of his NY supervision group for many years. She is thirty years in private practice.   Deb recently presented two sessions at the International BSP Conference on Brain Basics, and with Santiago Brand on Psychophysiological Components of the Trauma Response. In 2018, she authored a chapter on grief in The Power of Brainspotting: An International Anthology. Deb has two opportunities to study the brain with her, one is a specialty training titled Brain Science to Inform Your BSP Practice, and the second is her Brain Study Group. You can visit her website for more info: www.petlossaudio.com. Her critically acclaimed audiobook, Journey Through Pet Loss won an Audie Award from the Audio Publishers Association and a ForeWord Book of the Year Silver Award.   Having been an actress originally, Deborah received her Masters Degree from NYU's Drama Therapy department, She is a Registered Drama Therapist with the National Association for Drama Therapy and holds a Fellowship in Thanatology from the Association for Death Education and Counseling   Deborah is currently working on a PhD from the International University for Graduate Studies, mentored by Dr. Damir delMonte. She is married to her attorney husband, Paul Antinori, for forty years. Links and resources: Find Deborah online at www.petlossaudio.com  Get a Daily Brain Block Buster delivered right to your inbox every M-F to help you get past the brain blocks keeping you stuck on groundhog day so you can take action and move the needle in your business.  Sign up at https://carolynrobistow.net/daily  Download your free body scan meditation so you can take the first step toward subcortical healing https://carolynrobistow.net/bodyscan  Join the waitlist for Optimized AF Academy https://carolynrobistow.net/optimizedaf  Follow me on Instagram: @carolynrobistow  Find a Brainspotting practitioner near you: https://brainspotting.com/directory/ UK-specific directory: https://www.bspuk.co.uk/therapists/ ​​Free Biolateral Music https://youtu.be/Eu_kSaFzSR0 Brainspotting by Dr. David Grand https://amzn.to/3AvtiNK

Anna Renée Winget (they/them - currently living on Tongva land) is an artist, activist, scholar and educator. They currently serve as Affiliated Scholar at the University of California Humanities Research Institute (UCHRI) where they are collaborating on Crossing Pride: a transnational digital healing storytelling project and archive by/ for/ with queer and trans refugees. They hold a doctorate in drama and theatre from the University of California at Irvine (UCI) and at San Diego (UCSD) where they completed their dissertation, "Performing Possibilities: Trans-Healing in Activist Performance" and received their MFA in Playwriting from Boston University. Anna teaches theatre and writing in communities and universities and develops new collaborative performances with communities toward decolonizing and healing. They have developed the Newcomers Performance Project which focuses this work on empowerment for queer and trans refugees. With Tina Rosenberg and Sandra D'Urso, they are co-editor and contributor in the newly published textbook, "Palgrave Handbook of Queer and Trans Feminisms in Contemporary Performance." Episode Highlights We learn about how Anna found a place in theater to express and find their true identity.  Anna shares how they explored the therapeutic and social justice aspects of theater and how they traveled internationally helping queer refugees tell their own stories. Anna talks about how theater and film can be tools for conscious raising and healing. They talk about their journey towards becoming a drama therapist.  We discuss the healing power of sharing stories with each other. Web links Find them online at AnnaWinget.com And follow them on Instagram @2queernheal  Join the private Queer Spirit Community to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners.  Grab your FREE Mini-Course: The Self-Confident Queer - start here.  And follow us on Instagram!  Join our mailing list  to get news and podcast updates sent directly to you.

In this episode, we're talking to Teresa Currivan, psychotherapist, author, coach and parent, about understanding extreme behaviour in gifted boys. We talk about how boys externalise their feelings and what perfectionism, their strong wills, sensitivity, and sense of justice has to do with unpacking this behaviour. Enjoyed the podcast? then subscribe or get your show notes, free eBook or course at ourgiftedkids.com If this episode inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it in our Facebook group or Instagram or feel connected & supported in our community, the Our Gifted Kids Hub. Please leave a review on your podcast player and help parents find us! Memorable Quote “He's got his sense of how he wants to be perceived, how he wants to please his teachers, how he wants to please himself. He wants to get things right in school, and so he's judging himself, even if nobody else is, our gifted kids tend to do that. The more gifted they are, all these factors seem to be a little more extreme.” – Teresa Currivan Resources Teresa Currivan – Help My Child Thrive Perspectives on Giftedness: Sound Advice from Parents and Professionals, Book published by GHF Press – Teresa's Article: Understanding Extreme Gifted Boy Behaviour Bio Teresa Currivan is a licensed marriage and family therapist, parent coach and school therapist for the San Francisco Unified School district. She consults and speaks to faculty at schools in the San Francisco Bay Area about twice-exceptionality and differently wired learners. She received her MA in Counselling Psychology using Drama Therapy from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco and completed post-graduate training at The Psychotherapy Institute in Berkeley, CA. She has used drama therapy with young children and talk therapy with parents and other caregivers in the community health setting. Years ago, her own child was having difficulty in school both socially and academically. She became frustrated trying to figure out how to navigate the world of professionals and educators and was unable to find one person or place who could put all of the moving parts together. Through her experience helping differently wired children over the years, she has learned that each differently tuned-in child comes with strengths and challenges in unique combinations. Out of this, she developed the Currivan Protocol™. It is a comprehensive assessment and treatment plan that identifies what can be treated, accepts challenges, and embraces strengths. The Currivan Protocol™ Assessment Tool has been adapted for implementation in the public and private school settings. Hit play and let's get started!

Site-specific performances have the possibility to truly make all the world a stage. To produce site-specific and devised theatre performances in the United States and abroad, artists must engage with the questions of the politics of any space, what communities inhabit or use it, and who is invited into it. Sahar Assaf, a Lebanese theatremaker and the new artistic director of Golden Thread Productions, and Zeina Daccache, an actor, director, and the founder of Catharsis: Lebanese Center for Drama Therapy come together to talk about site-specific and devised theatre pieces in Lebanon, the rest of the MENA world, and the United States.

Site-specific performances have the possibility to truly make all the world a stage. To produce site-specific and devised theatre performances in the United States and abroad, artists must engage with the questions of the politics of any space, what communities inhabit or use it, and who is invited into it. Sahar Assaf, a Lebanese theatremaker and the new artistic director of Golden Thread Productions, and Zeina Daccache, an actor, director, and the founder of Catharsis: Lebanese Center for Drama Therapy come together to talk about site-specific and devised theatre pieces in Lebanon, the rest of the MENA world, and the United States.

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Is it true that you can get dick delivered on your phone? Storyteller Jeffrey Allen Hayes works at his local LGBT Senior Center, and when his clients discover hookup apps, they have so many questions. Hired to create programs to help the seniors feel less isolated, he teaches them about Grindr - & his boss promptly reprimands him. What started out as a fireable offense has now turned into a 5 class series with powerpoint presentations, handouts and planned role-play sessions. Technology can be a catalyst for connection & Apps should be for everyone…oh, and look out for the plot twist at the end of the story! #Selfie #GPS #Boundaries #ExceedsExpectations #Pride #Discomfort   About the storyteller:   Jeffrey Allen Hayes has won Best of Bawdy multiple times. He holds an MA in Drama Therapy and works as a professional game master, facilitating games like dungeons and dragons with a focus on emotional growth and healing.     Song: ‘Computer Boy' (Poppy) Episode links:   Everlywell: Everlywell at-home lab tests give you physician-reviewed results and personalized insights so you can take action on your health and wellness—all at an affordable and transparent cost. With over thirty tests, you'll be able to choose the ones that make the most sense for you. Everlywell's Food Sensitivity, Metabolism, Sleep & Stress, and Thyroid are just a few of the many options - and, their STD Test discreetly allows you to test for 7 types of STDs, all from the privacy of your own home. And for listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a special discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at https://www.everlywell.com/dixie   Over one million people have trusted Everlywell with their at-home lab testing, so go to https://www.everlywell.com/dixie for twenty percent off your at-home lab test.   Like a Kitten:  Surprise your partner with Like A Kitten's Build your Own Box. Like A Kitten will ship you a gift box with all your erotic essentials, from vibrators and massage oils to robes and handcuffs. It's your one-stop shop for a purrrfect evening! Right now, Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off *AND* free shipping when you go to https://likeakitten.com/DIXIE or enter code DIXIE at checkout.   Love Personal Storytelling? I'd be thrilled to help you improve your own stories! There are several ways for us to work together:   WORKSHOP: The next ‘How to Be Fascinating: Dixie's Secret System for Brilliant Storytelling' starts soon! The first 2 workshops sold out, and the next Workshop starts Sunday, March 27th - and I've added more comprehensive class time, weekly office hours for custom coaching and Q&A, and a final storytelling performance for YOU and your friends. Register at https://bit.ly/HowToBeFascinatingSunday   ONE-ON-ONE COACHING: I'm offering Storytelling for Self-Discovery to help you find, create and polish your favorite stories. I can help you communicate with clarity; are you writing a memoir, creating a podcast, working on brand storytelling for your business - or do you just wanna learn to tell a compelling, relatable personal true story?  Email me at dixie@BawdyStorytelling.com and let's chat!   LIVE SHOW: Tickets are now on sale for Bawdy's next live event on Friday, March 25th, 2022. You can attend live in San Francisco or buy a Livestream ticket, plus you can order VIP Tables, Reserved Seating, and more athttps://bit.ly/BawdyFingersCrossed     Patreon is how Bawdy is still here after 2 years away from our beloved live shows and community. Bawdy is a global movement, and you can make 2022 the year that you make your own wildly adventurous dreams come true. Join our Patreon by March 21st and get a free livestream ticket to the March 25th Bawdy - Start living a fully expressed life, wherever you are. Become a member of our Patreon community now at https://www.patreon.com/Bawdy (and Thank You!)   You can also support Bawdy by sending your one-time donation to: Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/bawdystorytelling Paypal: https://paypal.me/bawdystorytelling Buy Me a Coffee: http://buymeacoff.ee/bawdy CashApp: Cash.app/$DixieDeLaTour THANK YOU for your generosity - and for loving Bawdy!   ProTip: Subscribe to the Bawdy Storytelling email list & you'll be notified of all upcoming storytelling workshops, livestreams, podcasts, live shows and Special Events first at https://bawdystorytelling.com/subscribe   Bawdy Got Me Laid perfume, Bawdy Butter & more: Dixie has created her own fragrance: You'll love #BawdyGotMeLaid perfume, scented with golden honey, amber, ylang ylang, and warm vanilla. There's also our (scented or unscented) creamy Bawdy Butter, Hair & Bawdy Oil, & more. Bawdy Got Me Laid Merchandise means you can deliver your own great smelling Motorboats while supporting Dixie and Bawdy. Get yours today at https://bawdystorytelling.com/merchandise Cameo/Custom Dixie video: Need some Applause Tiddies?  I've been having so much fun making customized videos, and they make such a great Valentine's Day gift! Send your friends and lovers a custom ‘Cameo' video from Dixie (with or without applause tiddies), it's a great way to send love from far away to a Bawdy fan… For just $69, you and I can have a short zoom call, you can tell me all about the recipient, and I'll make a custom video from you for their special day. Find out more by emailing dixie@BawdyStorytelling.com #CustomVideo #Gift   Check out our Bawdy Storytelling Fiends and Fans group on Facebook - it's a place to discuss the podcast's stories with the storytellers, share thoughts with your fellow listeners, & help Dixie make the podcast even better. Just answer 3 simple questions and you're IN! https://www.facebook.com/groups/360169851578316/ Thank you to the Team that makes this podcast possible! 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FEATURED GUESTS: Mimi Savage, PhD, RDT-BCT, is the Education Chair of the North American Drama Therapy Association, core faculty in the MA Counseling Psychology & Expressive Arts department at CIIS, as well as founding faculty of UCLArts and Healing SEA program. Mimi created various drama therapy programs in acute psychiatric in-patient units for children and adults, facilitated programs for developmentally delayed youth, the formerly homeless, and youth in residential rehab. Lecturing and publishing on the intersection of identity in youth experiencing adoption and foster care, she is Director-founder of the SoCal Drama Therapy Center in LA, leads professional development workshops, and trains those who want to become drama therapists. LISTEN & LEARN: How social justice work influenced Mimi to become a drama therapist. The importance of the pause and silence in dialogue, therapy and education. Action based drama therapy approaches for community work. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Graduate Program in Counseling Psychology, Expressive Arts Therapy at California Institute of Integral Studies Www.ciis.edu/academics/graduate-programs/expressive-arts-therapy The Courage to Teach by Parker Palmer Teaching to Transgress by Bell Hooks Materials & Media in Art Therapy; Chapter Groundswell The Nature and Landscape of Art Therapy by Catherine H. Moon SoCal Drama Therapy Center founded by Mimi Savage Contact Mimi Savage at msavage@ciis.edu or mimisavage@sfeala.com UCLA Arts & Healing SESSIONS OFFERED AT THE 2022 LA EXPRESSIVE THERAPIES SUMMIT: March 24, 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training through Embodied Creativity with Mimi Savage & Danielle Levanas March 25 & 26, 2022 2 DAY INTENSIVE Social Emotional Arts on a Shoestring for Individual and Groups in Any Setting (Certificate Program) with Ping Ho, Stacie A. Yeldell, Mimi Savage & Kathy Cass April 10, 2022 Authentic Self-Construction: Creating Safe Holding Spaces Through Intermodal Arts & Assemblage with Mimi Savage

Robert J. Landy, Ph.D., is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT), a Registered Drama Therapist (RDT) and Board Certified Trainer (BCT). A pioneer in the profession of Drama Therapy, he lectures and trains professionals internationally. As a drama therapist, Landy has more than 40 years of clinical experience, having treated children and adults with a wide range of psychiatric, cognitive and adjustment challenges. He has recently worked in prisons, developing programs to treat mentally ill offenders as well as the general population within New York State correctional facilities. At New York University, Robert is a Professor Emeritus and Founding Director of the Drama Therapy Program. As researcher and writer, Robert has published and produced numerous books, articles, films and plays in the fields of Theatre, Drama Therapy, Musical Theatre and related topics. He has been featured in the media in the educational CBS-TV series Drama in Education, the award-winning documentary film, Standing Tall, and his own production, Three Approaches to Drama Therapy. His 2008 book The Couch and the Stage: Integrating Words and Action in Psychotherapy examined the relationship between psychotherapy and Drama Therapy. His 2012 book (with David Montgomery), Theatre for Change: Education, Social Action, Therapy, examines the relationship between Drama Therapy and applied forms of theatre. Robert has received numerous awards and honors including the Distinguished Teaching Medal from New York University, a Fulbright grant to lecture at the University of Lisbon, the Gertrud Schattner Award for Distinguished Contribution to the Field of Drama Therapy , and the Daniel Griffiths Award from New York University for distinguished research,. He has been cited, reviewed and interviewed in numerous publications including The New York Times, The Village Voice, and The Los Angeles Times.

Adam D-F. Stevens (he|they), MA, RDT, is a Registered Drama Therapist (RDT) who works at the Cooke School & Institute guiding young people with developmental differences. He is the Artistic Director of the Collideoscope Repertory Theatre Company (CRTC) in the NYU Steinhardt program in Drama Therapy. He serves as an adjunct faculty member in the Drama Therapy programs at Antioch University in Seattle and Marymount Manhattan College in NYC. He sits on the Board of Directors for the North American Drama Therapy Association (NADTA) as Chair of the Cultural Humility, Equity, and Diversity Committee. Inspired by Robert Landy's Role Method and Role Theory in drama therapy, Adam has presented on and is developing the Black American Role Taxonomy, or BART, offering space for Black clients to reclaim racialized roles and deconstruct stereotypes appropriated by privileged others. In his clinical artistry, Adam looks to center the voices and experiences of marginalized populations. Contact him at: as840@nyu.edu

Daniel is a Certified EMDR Therapist, an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and an EMDR and Advanced Topics Trainer on Faculty at the Institute for Creative Mindfulness Daniel's career as a therapist, consultant, and trainer is rooted in the experimental theatre community of New York City and Paris in the 1980s. He carried what he learned from the time he spent in group collaboration, and from his interest in what drives people and what may be at work under the surface, into his study of psychology and drama therapy in the early 90s. In the following decade, he solidified his training with a focus on psychodynamic psychotherapy and EMDR Therapy. He has been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2003 and as a Professional Clinical Counselor since 2014. Daniel has also been a Registered Drama Therapist since 1999. Daniel has worked in a variety of settings including as a clinical director in addiction treatment facilities, with veterans organizations, and extensively in private practice.  He currently provides no-cost psychotherapy to all era veterans through the Headstrong organization. (https://getheadstrong.org/) Daniel has presented seminars at the Expressive Therapy Summit in New York and Los Angeles, at the national conference of the North American Drama Therapy Association (NADTA), at the San Diego Psychological Association conference, at CalTech's Student Wellness Program, and at the Applied Improvisation Network World Conference. He recently developed and presented a training on the interface of EMDR Therapy and Drama Therapy, “The 8-Phase Protocol in Action: EM/Drama Therapy.” A new training he has developed on working with veterans will be offered in February 2022. Daniel teaches courses on military trauma and on the practicum experience in the MFT Program at Pacific Oaks College and is on the faculty of the SoCal Drama Therapy Center. Helpful Links:  southpasemdr.com https://www.emdria.org/event/emdr-therapy-with-veterans-healing-the-soul-wound-of-moral-injury-february-2022/ getheadstrong.org

This week the wonderful Amanda Rothman joins Ellen and Dennis to talk drama therapy, our need to take care of others (including, sometimes, our therapists), and how shame is a driving force behind perfectionism. They also go off on a tangent about The Matrix for ... way? ... too long? Is this officially a kung fu movie review podcast now? Maybe! You can find Amanda Rothman on Psychology Today. Hire her!

#219 Therapeutic GamesInterview 2021.06.03