Riding the roller coaster, navigating the risks and hazards of the acting life with Dr Julie Crabtree, PHD

Details

  • 10 October 2025
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Online
Applications Open 29 September 2025 8:00 am
Applications Close 10 October 2025 10:00 am
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Synopsis

With the current heightened uncertainly within the performance industry and the broader global instability, any kind of ‘tick the box’ approach to our wellbeing is just not working as it used to. This webinar will delve into next level strategies to help us navigate the risks and hazards of the industry at this time. We will be discussing
  • Understanding our negative emotions and how to manage them
  • Forming a strong, personal identity. Developing a coherent identity which is not based on our success as an actor, whether we get a call back or get offered the part
  • Exploring being emotionally ‘detached with love’ from the industry. Caring enough to invest deeply in our work but not caring so much that it impacts on our mental health
  • Creating new narratives for defining success
  • Discovering how to anchor ourselves in the midst of personal and global uncertainty
I am very much looking forward to seeing you online. Please note: This is event is at 12pm (AEDT) (Sydney/Melbourne time) and 2pm NZ time. You will be sent a Zoom link to tune in. 

Host(s)

  • Julie Crabtree

    Dr Julie Crabtree M.A. Dip Ed, FCHP, FCCOUNP, CCLP, MAPS, MBPSs, CPsychol. Clinical and Counselling Psychologist Secretary APS Arts and Performance Interest Group Director Zebra Psychology As an experienced clinical psychologist, Julie has worked extensively with a range of people and is experienced in treating complex issues. Also through her doctoral research into creativity and mental health, she is at the forefront of our understanding of how to be both healthy and creative and has a unique approach to treating the concerns of those within the performance industries. Her work encompasses both private practice and consultancy. In her practice, she regularly sees performers, creatives and their partners who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, performance anxiety and the range of concerns that face those in the creative industries. From this experience, she has developed the successful Building Mental Resilience group program for Creative Artists. Through Zebra consultancy, she trains, advises and mentors creative organisations and organisations that want to attract the creative, on how to retain and foster a healthy creative environment. This has included work with MEAA and APRA (Australian Performing Rights Association) to name a few. Julie is a sought after communicator and regularly delivers workshops and training to creative industries both in Australia and overseas. She is also a consultant clinical psychologist for Xception Group, based in the UK, who provide mental health services to those in the public eye. She is the principal clinical director at Zebra Psychology, a practice which aims to assist those in the creative industries and businesses to work for innovation and longevity. She is co-author of the book Living With A Creative Mind. Her private psychology practice is currently located at Zebra Psychology in Neutral Bay, NSW.

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