Improv and Mental Health

Catalog description

This course explores the relationship between improvisational theatre and mental health. Students learn core principles and practices of improv and how these can inform the therapeutic process and relationship. Through reading, discussion, group improvisation, and experiential learning exercises students identify aspects of therapeutic improv that promote wellbeing such as co-creation, humor, laughter, and spontaneity. This course supports mental health providers and students with taking creative risks to achieve personal goals and improve mental health.