S3E10. The Therapeutic Value of Improv with Margot Escott

Would you believe that improv is used in the medical world? Margot Escott is a clinical social worker, licensed therapist, and professional speaker who has presented workshops and seminars on the therapeutic value of humor and play for over 30 years. She has studied and performed improv and was trained by some very well-known improvisers such as Gary Schwartz and friend-of-the-show Jay Sukow. In her practice, she uses improvisational theater exercises combined with cognitive behavior education to assist people suffering from anxiety disorders, Parkinson’s, and those recovering from addictions. Margot explains how this works, shares the story of how improv was never developed as a form of comedy, and much more. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: petermargaritis.com Resources: Learn more: margotescott.com Listen: margotescott.com/podcast Facebook: facebook.com/MEscottLCSW Twitter: twitter.com/escott_margot LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/margot-escott-lcsw-40a733b1 Read: "Improv for Scientists, Accountants, Lawyers, Doctors and You" Read: "No Joke: The Serious Role of Improv in Medicine" Change Your Mindset is a production of Crate Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices