Improvisation in Therapy with Michael Alcée, PhD
The use of artistic improvisation in psychotherapy has been talked about for decades. Therapeutic connection and attunement coupled with insightful intervention is the ideal state for therapy to unfold in. Dr. Michael Alcée knows this, and...
An episode of the Psychology Talk Podcast podcast, hosted by Scott Hoye, titled "Improvisation in Therapy with Michael Alcée, PhD" was published on May 24, 2022 and runs 51 minutes.
May 24, 2022 ·51m · Psychology Talk Podcast
Summary
The use of artistic improvisation in psychotherapy has been talked about for decades. Therapeutic connection and attunement coupled with insightful intervention is the ideal state for therapy to unfold in. Dr. Michael Alcée knows this, and elucidates these concepts in a manner that is readily digestible and helpful for both newly minted and vintage therapists. Michael is a clinical psychologist and a mental health educator at the Manhattan School of Music. He is also the author of the new book Therapeutic Improvisation: How to Stop Winging and Own IT as a Therapist. In this episode of the Psychology Talk Podcast, Michael and Dr. Hoye his book, that topic, and much more. Join them as they riff and improvise on these themes.Michael’s Website:https://michaelalcee.comThe Book:https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324019596The Psychology Talk Podcast is a unique conversation about psychology around the globe. Your host Dr. Scott Hoye talks about psychology and behavioral health with mental health practitioners and experts to keep you informed about issues and trends in the industry.https://psych-talk.com https://www.instagram.com/psychtalkpodcast/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/psychology-talk-podcast--3571902/support.
Episode Description
Dr. Michael Alcée knows this, and elucidates these concepts in a manner that is readily digestible and helpful for both newly minted and vintage therapists. Michael is a clinical psychologist and a mental health educator at the Manhattan School of Music. He is also the author of the new book Therapeutic Improvisation: How to Stop Winging and Own IT as a Therapist.
In this episode of the Psychology Talk Podcast, Michael and Dr. Hoye his book, that topic, and much more. Join them as they riff and improvise on these themes.
Michael’s Website:
https://michaelalcee.com
The Book:
https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324019596
The Psychology Talk Podcast is a unique conversation about psychology around the globe. Your host Dr. Scott Hoye talks about psychology and behavioral health with mental health practitioners and experts to keep you informed about issues and trends in the industry.
https://psych-talk.com
https://www.instagram.com/psychtalkpodcast/
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/psychology-talk-podcast--3571902/support.
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