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Jenny Hamilton

@filmtherapy.bsky.social

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Senior Lecturer/ Programme Leader (Counselling) at University of Lincoln. Therapist, Mindfulness Teacher and researcher & practitioner in film therapy. Chief Research and Development Advisor at the AI Innovation Hub. www.jennyhamiltoncounselling.co.uk

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Jenny Hamilton @filmtherapy.bsky.social · Dec 9

My paper on film therapy onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

Movies on the couch: The MOVIE model of film therapy

Film therapy, the therapeutic use of movies in psychological therapies, is a growing area of interest to therapists and researchers. This paper discusses the benefits of film therapy and presents a m...

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Jenny Hamilton @filmtherapy.bsky.social · Sep 3

“kindness is a survival strategy” ✨ been sitting with this after rewatching The Wild Robot in prep for a movie podcast -recording Friday. A reminder that more folks survive through kindness than competition. Such a truly beautiful film. Anyone else completely blown away by it?

Jenny Hamilton @filmtherapy.bsky.social · Jul 25

🎧 New movie podcast episode is live!
This week we’re diving into Muriel’s Wedding with @lynnpickerell.bsky.social We explore how this iconic Aussie film deals with family dynamics, friendship, identity and self-acceptance. open.spotify.com/episode/1VGQ...

#MurielsWedding #FilmTherapy

S2 Episode 17: Fairy Tales, Friendship, and Finding Yourself in Muriel's Wedding with Dr. Lynn Pickerell

The Movie Method · Episode

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Jenny Hamilton @filmtherapy.bsky.social · Jun 20

💡 New movie therapy podcast episode: Two therapists sit down with AI company CEO Will Zhang to explore Her, a movie about falling in love with an AI operating system. We discuss AI companionship and the ethical frontiers of human-tech connection. 🎙️ Listen now → open.spotify.com/episode/0V6I...

S2: Episode 15: AI, Love, Loss and Healing in Her with Will Zang

The Movie Method · Episode

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Jenny Hamilton @filmtherapy.bsky.social · May 31

New movie therapy podcast episode. This time Roger and I (two psychotherapists) talk with executive coach Astrid Korin about feelings, authenticity and leading with emotional courage in thd Inside Out movies: open.spotify.com/episode/1CPA...

Season 2: Episode 14: Leading with Emotional Authenticity in the Inside Out Movies with Astrid Korin

The Movie Method · Episode

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Jenny Hamilton @filmtherapy.bsky.social · May 26

Out in the woods this morning, lucky to have all this nearby.

Jenny Hamilton @filmtherapy.bsky.social · May 24

So I create and train AI for wellbeing and often ask the AI about challenges I am facing to see how it responds. I am dealing with some loss personally and professionally so I asked AI how to deal with it. The answer was quite beautiful:

‘let it reshape you, not defeat you.’

Jenny Hamilton @filmtherapy.bsky.social · May 18

It was an absolute joy Kay, thanks so much for being our guest 🙂

Jenny Hamilton @filmtherapy.bsky.social · May 17

Really enjoyed discussing Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade with the amazing @kayritchie.bsky.social on our new movie podcast episode. You may also hear Kay’s Shaun Connery impression! open.spotify.com/episode/1anf...

Season 2: Episode 13: Friendship, Family and Adventure in Indiana Jones with Dr Kay Ritchie

The Movie Method · Episode

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Jenny Hamilton @filmtherapy.bsky.social · Apr 22

So good to have some time off. Feel completely different than I did going into the break. Really highlights the benefits of switching off and rebooting for wellbeing. I’ve been out and about in beautiful Lincolnshire, Notts and Leicestershire. Love where I live 😍

Jenny Hamilton @filmtherapy.bsky.social · Mar 23

Sounds awesome 🤩

Jenny Hamilton @filmtherapy.bsky.social · Mar 8

Well done Kay, you will do a fantastic job as always!

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Jenny Hamilton @filmtherapy.bsky.social · Mar 8

We're so excited about this episode! We get to nerd out and discuss Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. We discuss quiet leadership. how to channel our inner hobbit and how small acts of kindness can make a big difference. open.spotify.com/episode/6c6P...

leadership.how

Jenny Hamilton @filmtherapy.bsky.social · Feb 23

In our new episode of our film therapy podcast we discuss award-winning prison movie The Shawshank Redemption. We consider themes of masculinity, power, connection and retaining our humanity even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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Season 2: Episode 9: Friendship and Hope in The Shawshank Redemption with Dr. Mish Seabrook

The Movie Method · Episode

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Jenny Hamilton @filmtherapy.bsky.social · Feb 15

Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.
#MayaAngelou #hope

Jenny Hamilton @filmtherapy.bsky.social · Feb 8

Can you steal shrimp from the buffet and still be a good person? Why can life in the suburbs seem like heaven but feel like hell? We discuss all this and more in our new movie podcast episode on the award winning TV series The Good Place

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Season 2: Episode 8: Surviving Suburbia in The Good Place

The Movie Method · Episode

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Jenny Hamilton @filmtherapy.bsky.social · Jan 26

Well done Lynn and what a gift to the world of mindfulness practice to have you on board 👏🎉

Jenny Hamilton @filmtherapy.bsky.social · Jan 25

Great article about the value of supporting neurodivergent teachers to create inclusive education environments. While it’s not always easy being openly ND, as I neurodivergent lecturer I find being visible makes it easier for students to be themselves:
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/posi...

The Key to Neuroinclusive Education: Neurodivergent Teachers

Neurodiversity inclusion at schools is a must. But if neurodivergent teachers aren’t included and heard, how can they create supportive systems for neurodivergent students?

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Jenny Hamilton @filmtherapy.bsky.social · Jan 25

First movie podcast of 2925! This time we discuss the 2024 Movie adaptation of the book and hit musical Wicked. We discuss themes of difference, scapegoating and how to stand in our personal power and live our values during difficult times. #Wicked #filmtherapy

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Season 2, Episode 7: Connecting with our personal power in Wicked

The Movie Method · Episode

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Jenny Hamilton @filmtherapy.bsky.social · Jan 18

It’s not always easy to live in the present, sometimes it takes a while to process feelings and be ready to let go. Still I think it’s worth trying to live each day fully rather than living yesterday on repeat, especially at the weekend.