In episode five, In Pursuit of Obligation or Freedom, co-hosts Geneva Mayne and Kristen Ruiz are joined by special guest, Jeremy Aye. They discuss the challenges singers encounter when faced with the competing loyalties of vocal expectation and vocal authenticity. “Should Statements” are cognitive distortions that can increase anxiety and create self-defeating energies within the singers’ inner world, that then manifest outwardly in their experience of the physical world. The agentic practice of cognitive reappraisal or “reframing” positively shifts the lens through which one perceives a situation; thereby changing the meaning, thinking and behavior. Numerous studies suggest reframing prevents burnout, reduces anxiety, enhances communication, improves function and elevates overall quality of life.
To access Geneva’s Colorado Speech-Language and Hearing Association webinar on trauma-informed voice care, head over to the CSHA website at: https://www.cshassoc.org/webinars/. The webinar will be available during the month of November 2022.
The Agentic Voice Podcast does not contain medical/health advice. The medical/health information provided is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Our guests and speakers reflect a variety of viewpoints that do not necessarily represent the views of The Agentic Voice Podcast. If you have specific concerns or a situation in which you require professional advice, you should consult with an appropriately trained and qualified professional expert and specialist. If you are having a health or mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately.
References
Horn, S., & Feder, A. (2018). Understanding resilience and preventing and treating PTSD. Harvard Review of Psychiatry, 26(3), 158-174.
Mueser, K. T., Gottlieb J. D., Xie H, Lu, W., Yanos, P. T., Rosenberg, S. D., Silverstein, S. M., Duva, S. M., Minsky, S., Wolfe, R. S., McHugo, G. J . (2015). Evaluation of cognitive restructuring for post-traumatic stress disorder in people with severe mental illness. British Journal of Psychiatry. 206(6), 501-508.
Shikatani, B., Antony, M. M., Kuo, J. R., Cassin, S. E. (2014). The impact of cognitive restructuring and mindfulness strategies on post event processing and affect in social anxiety disorder. Journal of Anxiety Disorders. 28(6), 570-579.
Shamblaw, A. L., Rumas, R. L., Best, M. W., (2021) Coping during the COVID-19 pandemic: Relations with mental health and quality of life. Canadian Psychology. 62(1), 92-100.
Vernooij-Dassen M, Draskovic I, McCleery J, Downs M. (2011) Cognitive reframing for carers of people with dementia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (11).
