Psychotherapy Using Horror and Thriller Films (ft. Melissa Kim Corter)

For Episode NINETY, I'm joined by Melissa Kim Corter. Melissa is a Jungian Depth Psychologist and international bestselling author known for her expertise in the shadow side of the personality, blending human psychology with symbols found in movies and Grimm fairy tales, and forensics.She explains how, contrary to popular belief, watching scarry movies could also be good for your mental health. She also gives her OPINION on using horror and thriller films in psychotherapy. It's a perfect exploration of scary movies through a psychological lens, examining the impact of scary movies on the ego, any leftover trauma, and the nervous system.Films we discuss: Seven, Silence of the Lambs, Halloween, Carrie 1976, Joker, superhero films, and The Shining.Melissa's work can be found on her website or on Instagram @melissakimcorter.Please consider subscribing or leaving a review. Let's Talk Media can be followed on Instagram @letstalkmediava.Disclaimer: This is an opinion show. For those interested, any testing of ones psychological triggers should be done with caution and at their own risk. This may not work for everyone, depending on ones mental health and sensitivity to specific triggers and dark topics. Some films can also be more severe and frequent in causing discomfort and triggers than others. You probably have a good idea of what content you can and can't handle, so Melissa's opinion is not to serve as blanket advice.#depthpsychology #horrorfilms #filmpodcast #mediapodcast