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March 2, 2023 51 mins
Have you ever wondered what really makes up a great session in psychotherapy? Do you want to learn how to tap more fully into your sense of flow and healing presence? Then sit back and tune into thios conversation about creativity, improvisation and healing attunment in psychotherapy.

Michael Alcée 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, available from Norton Press.

Mark O’Connell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an actor. Mark is the author of Modern Brides and Modern Grooms. He is also the author of The Performing Art of Therapy, available from Routledge Press.

On this episode of the Psychology Talk Podcast, Michael and Mark discuss those ideas and their upcoming workshop at the 2023 Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, “Improv and Creativity in the Therapy Room: How to Show Up for Your Clients and Make Therapy Sing.”

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The Psychology Talk Podcast is a unique conversation about psychology around the globe. Your host Dr. Scott Hoye discusses psychology and mental health trends with practitioners and experts to keep you informed about issues and trends in the industry. Dr. Hoye is a clinical psychologist and the director of Chicago Psychology Services, in Chicago, IL, USA.

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