E.157 Innovative Therapeutic Approaches with Expressive Arts with Bed Hermin

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Guest host Courtney Romanowski unlocks the power of creativity and emotional healing with our special guest, Bed Hermin, a licensed mental health counselor and registered expressive arts therapist. Discover how Bed's educational journey at Lesley University and the rich history of the expressive arts therapy program shape their approach to therapy. Bed guides us through the innovative practices of intermodal, polyaesthetic embodiment, highlighting how these methods foster self-exploration and healing in ways that transcend traditional art forms.
Ever wondered how thoughts manifest in the brain, or how attention and energy movement can improve emotional well-being? We'll demystify these concepts, using therapeutic practices like Internal Family Systems (IFS) to illustrate the dynamic interplay of mind and body. By shifting the focus to societal challenges and the role of interdependence, we explore how life's conditions influence mental health and why the goal is not to "fix" clients but to nurture an environment of healing and compassion.
Finally, we tackle the practical and ethical dilemmas faced by therapists, from the financial constraints of private practice to the systemic obstacles in community health. Through the lens of expressive arts therapy, we envision a future where creative, qualitative therapies gain the recognition they deserve alongside evidence-based methods. And if you're on a quest to find the right therapist, this episode underscores the importance of finding someone who truly supports you, highlighting the transformative potential of expressive arts therapy.
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Chapters

1. E.157 Innovative Therapeutic Approaches with Expressive Arts with Bed Hermin (00:00:00)

2. Exploring Expressive Arts Therapy Practice (00:00:03)

3. Understanding Thoughts and Energy in Therapy (00:16:00)

4. Promoting Equitable Expressive Arts Therapy (00:24:52)

5. Exploring the Future of Therapy (00:32:09)

6. Finding the Right Therapist (00:40:57)