EP 051 - Dr. Corey Latta Discusses The Use of Literary Work, Story Telling, Psychodrama, and More In The Healing Journey

Today's guest is Dr. Corey Latta, a therapist, writer, and college professor. Dr. Latta has over 20 years of experience teaching both in person and online and serving in leadership and administrative roles. He is also the author of five books and numerous articles.

In this conversation, he shares his personal journey from academia to therapy and his passion for helping families and individuals struggling with addiction. He discusses the importance of deep connections and highlights the power of literature in therapy and the role of storytelling in healing. 

During this conversation, we discuss topics such as choosing reactions and decisions, the challenges of transitioning from treatment to home, identifying feelings and needs, psychodrama as a therapeutic technique, dealing with defensiveness in psychodrama, and navigating tense moments during the experience.

We delve into healing the inner child, passion for family, couples, and story work, and using books and imagination for healing. Corey emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, vulnerability, and exploring one's emotions and needs for personal growth and healing.

Together, we also explore the concept of two adulthoods and the importance of making healthy choices in the second adulthood. I hope we piqued your interest.

Takeaways:

• Self-awareness and the ability to choose our reactions and decisions are key to personal growth and healing.
• Transitioning from treatment to home can be challenging, and it is important to set up a supportive environment and manage expectations.
• Identifying feelings and needs is crucial for understanding ourselves and improving our relationships.
• Psychodrama is a therapeutic technique that involves reenacting and exploring past experiences to gain insight and healing.
• Defensiveness can arise in psychodrama, and it is important to create a safe space for vulnerability and exploration.
• Living the question and embracing curiosity can lead to personal growth and a deeper understanding of ourselves.
• Healing the inner child is an important aspect of personal growth and healing.
• Books and imagination can be powerful tools for healing and self-discovery.

Guest Links:

• Instagram as "The.Literary.Therapist": https://www.instagram.com/the.literary.therapist/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-latta-phd-a0400515/

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