I’m back with another book review, which is of Raffi Bilek’s the Couples Communication Handbook. It is easy to read, personable, informative, and even funny at times! Informative about Couples Communication from the Start I like that the book starts off with a note about marriage, relationships, and partnerships being interchangeable so that readers understand …
Podcast Interview: A Date with Darkness
I recorded a podcast interview with a Date with Darkness several years ago (I think around 2017!), but it was not released until last week as part of their “lost episodes” series. The episode is about recognizing different types of abuse, especially regarding domestic violence. Listen to the interview (Apple or Spotify) or watch it …
Interview with VoyageBaltimore (Second Time)
VoyageBaltimore magazine contacted me recently to conduct a second interview with me, with the first one having occurred in 2021. Check out the VoyageBaltimore interview to learn about: My path to becoming a drama therapist My specialties as a drama therapist The various services I provide Some of my professional struggles What I was like …
Book Review: The Nervous System Workbook
My latest book review is for Deb Dana‘s the Nervous System Workbook. I have been a fan of Deb Dana’s writing for the past few years and thus eagerly purchased this book right when it came out. It is a great addition to her other books. I highly recommend it! The Purpose of the Nervous …
Book Review: You Lied to Me About God
“Tell me all the things you’d like to do but you can’t ‘Cause you’re scared that you’re goin’ to hell.” – “Apple Tree Blues” by Caamp The above lyrics happened to catch my attention in the same time period that I was reading Doctor Jamie Marich’s memoir about spiritual abuse and religious trauma, …
Podcast Interview: Finding Your Way Through Therapy
My interview on the Finding Your Way Through Therapy podcast went live this week! Even though I’ve done several podcast interviews about drama therapy, this one is unique in that guest host Courtney (who is a dance/movement therapist!) asked me to speak about common misperceptions about the creative arts therapies. We talked about points I …
Book Review: EMDR And Creative Arts Therapies
The book I’m reviewing here not only scratches my psychology nerd itch mentioned in my prior book review, it also scratches my itch for the two main modalities I use: EMDR and creative arts therapies (CATs). Even though many of us creative arts therapists have been blending creative approaches with EMDR for years, no such book …
Podcast Interview: Drama Therapy Radio
I was recently interviewed on the Drama Therapy Radio podcast! I talked mostly about my how I use drama therapy in my vision board workshops and shared what I’ve seen works to help people achieve their intentions/goals. Give it a listen here, if you’re interested. Please note that my interview is episode 28 and requires …
CalmiGo Review
As a drama therapist and trauma therapist, I love tangible objects that help ease anxiety and bring us back into the present moment. I recently agreed to be a CalmiGo affiliate* after checking out the device and the company because I really love and appreciate what they do to help people decrease anxiety. Video Review …
Podcast Interview: the Creative Psychotherapist
I am excited to share that I was a featured guest on Season 2 Episode 21, “Using Your Strengths as a Creative Arts Therapist to Build Your Practice,” on the Creative Psychotherapist Podcast! Here is the link to the episode on their website. It can also be found on your favorite podcast player by searching the …