Dr. Marina A. Smirnova was born on Sakhalin island (the Far East of Russia), and, over twenty years ago, immigrated to the United States. Her journey has been enriched by earning a Bachelor degree in Music Education (Minsk State Pedagogical University, 1996), a Master of Arts degree in Counseling (Central Michigan University, 2003), and a PhD degre…

We further explore defining Creativity and use the psychological framework of the 4P's: person, process, press, and product, to analyze how it applies to performers. Have a P to add? www.entertainingthelight.comโดย entertainingthelight

Hosts Amanda Beck and Whitney Ann Jenkins discuss and challenge the Starving Artist archetype alongside concepts from Humanistic Psychology. In this episode they discuss the definitions of Creativity and Flow according to psychology and the gaps in understanding that remain. Whitney Ann Jenkins is a mindful and reflective creative: an actress, sing…

Hosts Amanda Beck and Whitney Ann Jenkins introduce Entertaining the Light, a podcast where they discuss holistic wellness in the performing arts and challenge the Starving Artist archetype alongside concepts from Humanistic Psychology. www.entertainingthelight.com www.instagram.com/entertainingthelight www.instagram.com/amandanbeck www.instagram.c…