Mental Health Exercises for Actors | Drama Therapist Danielle Levanas Shares Tips

Описание: Mental Health Exercises for Actors | Drama Therapist Danielle Levanas Shares Tips

Come learn about artist mental health and how therapy, like drama therapy, can help actors thrive! Common Sense Mamita Lydia Nicole interviews former actress Danielle Levanas, MA, LCAT, RDT, who is now a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and a Registered Drama Therapist. She received her master's degree from NYU and has worked in a number of clinical settings, including treatment for eating disorders, addictions, chronic stress, and trauma. She holds an advanced certification from the International Trauma Studies Program. She runs a private practice for individuals and couples in Los Angeles and holds group drama therapy sessions at Reasons Eating Disorder Treatment Facilities. She's also mom to a passionate and opinionated 3-year-old!

As artists, especially actors, we must take care of our mental health in order to have productive and satisfying careers and lives. In this interview, Danielle gives great mental health tools to artists and actors to help you take off difficult characters after each performance.

If you or someone you know needs help, check out these resources: https://www.hhs.gov/

00:00 Lydia Nicole Introduction
00:54 Intro to Danielle Levanas, licensed drama therapist
02:28 Her early career in theater
04:03 Working with youth in Opening Act
05:00 Working with theater groups in West Africa and starting to connect theater with healing
07:37 Getting into and out of character and what is "de-roling"
10:34 A more in depth discussion on "de-roling"
13:57 More methods on how to get out of character after a performance
15:30 Integrating therapy techniques when preparing and finishing a role
16:34 Having a therapist who understands and can connect

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