Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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The Psychology of Acting (continued)
Psychologists know very little about the cognitive underpinning of acting, a sharp contrast from what we know about the psychological skills involved in music and in visual art. Performing arts are different because they have to do with the whole complexity of the human experience. I am currently writing a book that proposes that training…
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The Psychology of Acting
One of my interests is to study the psychology of acting. What do actors actually do? Interesting enough, we can learn a lot from actors which is good for our mental health. Many people ask me why is it that I am so interested in Actors or acting? This is because the study of actors…
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Poetry as Art Therapy
“Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks.” –Plutarch Like painting, poetry becomes a creative process with a message, it is the act of expressing ideas using rhythm and other literary devices to enhance the art piece. In my opinion, as an art form, the poetry I write exposes tools for knowing and understanding myself. It is in…
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Dedicated to Dr Anthony Kidman – Anti Stigma Crusaders Journal
Pat McGorry is professor of Youth Mental Health at the University of Melbourne and the director of Origin Youth Health Research Centre in Victoria. He is a world leading clinician. He was nominated Australian of the year in 2010. Information about Pat McGorry can be obtained at the following link http://www.findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/display/person14906 Dr. Antony Kidman is…
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An Artist’s Creative Life With Bipolar Disorder
I am very pleased to say that my book titled ‘An artist’s Creative Life with Bipolar Disorder” is finally out. Here is the link to order one or more copies: I would like to thank Victor Volkman, of Loving Healing Press , for publishing such book and I would also like to thank all…
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