Riding the roller coaster, navigating the risks and hazards of the acting life with Dr Julie Crabtree, PHD
About this episode
Dr. Julie Crabtree discusses strategies for navigating the risks and hazards of the acting life amidst global uncertainty.
With the current heightened uncertainly within the performance industry and the broader global instability, any kind of ‘tick the box’ approach to our wellbeing is just not working as it used to. This podcast delves into next level strategies to help us navigate the risks and hazards of the industry at this time. We will be discussing: - Understanding our negative emotions and how to manage them - Forming a strong, personal identity. Developing a coherent identity which is not based on our success as an actor, whether we get a call back or get offered the part - Exploring being emotionally ‘detached with love’ from the industry. Caring enough to invest deeply in our work but not caring so much that it impacts on our mental health - Creating new narratives for defining success - Discovering how to anchor ourselves in the midst of personal and global uncertainty Dr Julie Crabtree M.A. Dip Ed, FCHP, FCCOUNP, CCLP, MAPS, MBPSs, CPsychol. Clinical and Counselling Psychologist Secretary APS Arts and Performance Interest Group Director Zebra Psychology As an experienced clinical psychologist, Julie has worked extensively with a range of people and is experienced in treating complex…
People in this episode
Guest: Dr Julie Crabtree
Topics covered
- wellbeing in performance industry
- managing negative emotions
- personal identity
- emotional detachment
- narratives of success
- mental health in creativity
Keywords
- acting
- mental health
- wellbeing
- identity
- creativity
- emotional management
- performance industry
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Zebra Psychology, APS Arts and Performance Interest Group
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