Louisa Foster
PsyD, RDT/BCT
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Louisa is the Founder and clinician, The Center for Mindful Living in Omaha, Nebraska. She is a psychologist, a drama therapist and a trained teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion. She believes that the first relationship we must embrace is the one we have with ourselves. Louisa applies an experiential and embodied approach to drama therapy creating a holistic and playful therapeutic experience.
Louisa's education and training credits include: Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago; Alternative Track drama therapy, Kansas State University; Buddhist Psychology, Barre Center for Buddhist Studies in Massachusetts; Psychodrama training, Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital, Chicago.
CLINICAL POPULATION:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self-esteem
DRAMA THERAPY APPROACH:
- Offers creative approaches with Mindfulness-Based Psychology
- Integrates Mindful Self-Compassion throughout pedagogy
APPROACH TO WORKING WITH STUDENTS:
- Workshops to help people develop emotional resiliency and experience greater joy
COURSES & TRAINING OFFERED:
- Alternative Track training opportunities in Omaha, NE through the Midwest Drama Therapy Training Institute
- A full list of current courses offered can be found on the training page at The Center for Mindful Living
“Compassionate, grounded and joyful. Louisa is a delight to work with and conducts herself with grace and unwavering hope for her clients.”