Therapeutic Improvisation
How to Stop Winging It and Own It as a Therapist

I received an advanced copy of this book by the author. The book read like a love letter to the world of music, art and creativity in the context of a dance that occurs between therapist and client. I must admit, there were many cultural references that fell flat for me (beyond my time perhaps) to t......more

I wish I had written this book! It so captures the enormous potentials and rewards of being a therapist. Fortunately, I got to read it, and even after 45 years of doing this humbling and gratifying work, it helped me understand more deeply why I love what I do as part of a dynamic, creative endeavor......more

I received an advanced copy of Therapeutic Improvisation: How to Stop Winging It and Own It as a Therapist by Dr. Michael Alcee. In reading this book, Michael's passion for not only the profession of therapy, but also for life itself, drips off every page. In my personal experience as a therapist, t......more

I was very excited to read this book given the topic and the work I do. The book did not disappoint. This exquisitely readable exploration is a lovely tour de force with references to musical notables, pop culture, therapeutic leaders and icons, poetic literature, neuroscience, self reflection and m......more