Casey Grover, MD, FACEP
Casey Grover, MD, FACEP, FASAM
Meet Your Inner Mentor (Your Inner Critic Already Knows You) - Anonymous Drama Therapy
Meet Your Inner Mentor (Your Inner Critic Already Knows You) - Anonymous Drama Therapy
Meet Your Inner Mentor (Your Inner Critic Already Knows You) - Anonymous Drama Therapy
Monday 11th August 2025
Discover how Anonymous Drama uses theatre techniques to help individuals process trauma and build emotional resilience.
32 minutes
Innovative
Compassionate
Supportive
Eye-opening
Healing
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Casey Grover, MD, FACEP
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Episode Overview
- Anonymous Drama uses theatre techniques for therapeutic purposes.
- Participants identify inner critic and mentor as characters.
- The programme aids in processing trauma safely.
- Group settings provide anonymity and support.
- Over 5,000 individuals have participated in Anonymous Drama.
There's a conversation going on inside all of our heads 24-7, and 99% of the population think of it as their thoughts.
This episode of Addiction Medicine Made Easy introduces a novel approach to therapy that blends creativity with healing. Dr. Casey Grover chats with Mark MacNichol, a playwright and charity director, about his unique therapeutic programme, Anonymous Drama. This innovative method uses dramatic techniques to help individuals in recovery and the justice system process trauma by viewing their inner thoughts as characters in a play.
Forget traditional theatre - Anonymous Drama invites participants to identify key characters in their life stories, such as the inner critic and the inner mentor, to foster emotional wellbeing. MacNichol shares how this approach allows people to safely explore their experiences by creating fictional characters, making it easier to address sensitive issues without feeling exposed. With over 5,000 participants, the programme has shown promise in keeping individuals out of the justice system and supporting those in recovery.
Curious about how drama therapy works in practice? MacNichol explains how participants develop scripts and characters, offering a mirror to their inner dialogue. This unconventional therapy encourages self-awareness and a better relationship with oneself, highlighting the importance of understanding the conversations we have with ourselves. Dr. Grover reflects on the potential of this method to benefit his patients and explores how it can be applied beyond addiction, touching on broader themes like relationships and personal struggles.
Whether you're seeking new ways to process trauma or just intrigued by the blend of art and therapy, this episode offers a fresh perspective on healing through creativity.