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Comedy Therapy

Improv comedy +
Mindful self-compassion =
Play therapy for grown-ups

Are you struggling with feelings of disconnection and isolation? Are you too self-critical or perfectionistic and want to work on your self-esteem and sense of self? Do you want to learn how to let go, have fun, and live in the moment? Do you want to get more in touch with your playful and creative inner child? Does the idea of doing improv comedy make you feel nervous, but you’re intrigued? Do you like to laugh?

Within a small, supportive group of 4-7 people that meets for eight weeks, you will learn how to be more compassionate towards yourself so that you can feel calmer and more connected to other people, more often! You will practice your self-compassion skills in real-time through tailored improv comedy exercises that are designed to support you on the path toward increasing your self-acceptance and self-confidence.

At its core, improv comedy helps you to take risks, make mistakes, and not take yourself so seriously. We will laugh a lot : )

Past clients have said…

“I always felt nervous to go, but felt like something had been released after each session."

“I love the space to talk about what we are dealing with. I have never been actually excited to go to therapy until finding this group.”

"The play and improv was beneficial for my perfectionism because I got to experience just diving into things."

"I loved connecting with people who I felt really understood me.”

“I am forever changed!”

Details

Location:
Monroe Office Suites
3570 E. 12th Ave.
Denver, CO 80206
Weekly Groups Currently Held On:
Mondays, 6:00-8:00pm
Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00pm
Daytime Option TBD - please inquire!
Group Duration: Each group experience is 8 weeks long.
Group Make-Up: 4-7 people with similar goals. This group is the best fit for people struggling with a mild to moderate amount of anxiety and/or depression. We really strive to create cohesive groups!
Cost: To be sustainable, the cost is $80 per 2-hour session. We don’t accept insurance, but we can provide a Superbill for you to submit to your insurance company directly for reimbursement. We offer a discount for anyone with Medicaid.
Suggested Reading: The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive by Neff and Germer.

To sign up, please fill out this interest form below:

More details can also be found here:

This lovely Counseling Today magazine article where Dr. Alison is interviewed : )

NPR Life Kit on how improv can make you more confident: https://www.npr.org/2022/10/19/1129907651/improv-can-build-confidence-heres-how-to-apply-it-to-your-everyday-life

And if you are lucky enough to speak Japanese, you can read this article about our program too: https://madamefigaro.jp/series/yukai/Sekaiyukai-LA-health.html

The academic journal article written by Dr. Alison and the clinicians who were running Second City’s Improv for Anxiety Program in Chicago: Phillips Sheesley, A., Pfeffer, M., & Barish, B. (2016). Comedic improv therapy for the treatment of social anxiety disorder. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 11(2), 157-169. doi:10.1080/15401383.2016.1182880. Retrieved from ResearchGate.

If Loneliness Is an Epidemic, How Do We Treat It?: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/14/opinion/treating-loneliness.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Loved this study! https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2713374523000201