There is a pervasive belief that the emotional life of an artist must be an intensely turbulent landscape in order to create meaningful art; the more the artist suffers, the more evocative the art. I beg to differ. I have noticed a trend in movies, articles, and teachings that perpetuate the misguided notion that an artist’s craft is taken more seriously and is more effective when the artist themselves experiences constant pain. During my days as an acting instructor at a variety of schools and conservatories, I often heard students dangerously unearth their trauma at the request of professors. “Use…
Author: Jamie Elvey
Jamie Elvey
Jamie Elvey is a Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Intern holding a Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in both Marriage and Family Therapy and Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling from National University. As therapist, she specializes in working with individuals and couples working in the entertainment industry to foster professional and personal well-being. In addition to her psychology degree, she has a Masters of Fine Arts from the University of California, Irvine. Alongside her practice, she has taught courses in the Psychology of Acting and Meisner Technique at the college level. She has served as an instructor for the Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership, working to empower women by facilitating them to find their internal voices. Additionally, She was commissioned by the The Cooper Union in New York City to teach undergraduate engineering students presentation skills and effective communication. Jamie’s passion is working with creative individuals within the film and TV industry to live balanced, authentic, and fulfilling lives.