In this conversation, Rosie Elvin speaks with Jenny Hamilton, a senior lecturer in counselling and psychological therapies, about her career journey and the innovative use of film in therapy. Jenny discusses her five-step movie method designed to help clients engage with films as a therapeutic tool, particularly for neurodivergent individuals. They explore the accessibility of film as a medium for emotional processing and reflection, the implications of binge-watching, and the importance of understanding neurodivergence in therapeutic settings. Jenny also shares insights on her future projects and the significance of self-compassion in creative practices

You can find Jenny here - www.jennyhamiltoncounselling.co.uk

Jenny's paper is here: Hamilton, J. (2024). Movies on the couch: The MOVIE model of film therapy. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 24, 385–389. https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12658

Conversation article on why movies can be good for your mental health: https://theconversation.com/watching-movies-could-be-good-for-your-mental-health-214325

Autism Ally AI Wellbeing companion is here: https://commonroom.emoexai.com/autism-ally (or search for the Emo Ex app on your phone)

For academic enquiries, here is Jenny's University of Lincoln staff profile: https://staff.lincoln.ac.uk/3e38b77a-3df4-4732-a224-99b8edd7e8d5