Reimagining Self-Care with Expressive Arts in the Fight Against Eating Disorders

Kindred Conversations with Aubrey Baptista

Walking through the corridors of memory, we reconnected with Alynne Davis, a fellow Leslie University alum whose journey into the realm of expressive arts therapy has crafted a sanctuary for those wrestling with eating disorders. Our conversation traverses the cobblestone paths of Cambridge to the heart of her work, where women find solace and strength in confronting body image challenges. Alynne's candid stories about harnessing the power of psychodrama to foster trauma recovery reveal an approach to therapy as creative as it is cathartic, illustrating the depth and complexity of her craft.
As the dialogue unfolds, we navigate the emotional landscapes of psychodrama, a practice that blooms in the safety of a group yet nourishes individual growth through techniques like the empty chair. The intersection of therapeutic play and in-depth conversations with one's body parts emerges as a way of healing that is both playful and profound. We also examine how tools like Internal Family Systems, reparenting, and ego state work can offer new strategies for managing the aftershocks of trauma. As the body often holds the score, we discuss the role of somatic practices, such as yoga, in mitigating stress and fostering a more harmonious relationship with food and self. Join us for a journey into the heart of healing, where the artistry of therapy paints a horizon of hope and resilience.
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1. Reimagining Self-Care with Expressive Arts in the Fight Against Eating Disorders (00:00:00)

2. Expressive Arts Therapy and Psycho Drama (00:00:06)

3. The Importance of Self-Care and Healing (00:06:48)