Dr. Assael Romanelli
CV
Assael Romanelli, Ph.D., MSW, MFT, is a licensed social worker, certified couples and family therapist and supervisor, international lecturer and trainer, improvisor and relational artist. He specializes in the innovative integration of performance arts with therapeutic processes, focusing on improvisation in psychotherapy, couples and family therapy. His research uniquely bridges the world of improvisation with the enhancement of therapeutic practices, particularly examining how improvisation techniques impact therapists' capabilities in uncertain, dynamic treatment settings. Dr. Romanelli's mission is to reshape the way therapists are trained in the post-modern era, emphasizing creativity and adaptability.
Dr. Romanelli has published extensively in the fields of psychotherapy and family therapy, highlighting the application of creative techniques to improve interpersonal relationships. His groundbreaking approach combines artistic practices with practical therapeutic tools, fostering deep, transformative change in both personal and professional settings.
In addition to his academic and research work, Dr. Romanelli, alongside his partner Galit Romanelli, co-founded OWNURSH!T, a platform dedicated to strengthening relationships by encouraging individuals to take responsibility for their behavioral patterns. Through personal, couples, and family therapy, as well as workshops and professional training, they help clients develop effective communication skills and enhance both personal and professional relationships.
For additional insights into Dr. Romanelli’s work, please visit his Psychology Today blog or explore his YouTube channel.
Publications
Selected Publications:
Romanelli, A. (2019). Like Walking Backwards – The Challenge of Theater Improvisation Paradigm within the Psychotherapeutic Discourse. Psychoanalytic Dialogues, 29(3), 321-327.
Romanelli, A. (2019). Reply to Commentaries – The Challenge of Theater Improvisation Paradigm within the Psychotherapeutic Discourse. Psychoanalytic Dialogues, 29(3), 328-330.
Romanelli, A., Moran, G. S., & Tishby, O. (2019). I’mprovisation – Therapists’ Subjective Experience during Improvisational Moments in the Clinical Encounter. Psychoanalytic Dialogues, 29(3), 284-305.
Romanelli, A., & Tishby, O. (2019). Just what is there now that is what there is—The Effects of Theater Improvisation Training on Clinical Social Workers' Perceptions and Interventions. Social Work Education, 38(6), 797-814.
Romanelli, A., & Berger, R. (2018). The Ninja Therapist: Theater Improvisation Tools for the (Daring) Clinician. The Arts in Psychotherapy, 60, 26-31.
Romanelli, A., Tishby, O., & Moran, G. S. (2017). Coming Home to Myself: A Qualitative Analysis of Therapists' Experience and Interventions Following Training in Theater Improvisation Skills. The Arts in Psychotherapy, 53, 12-22.
Romanelli, A. (2004). A phenomenological exploration of the constructs of 'home' in Jewish emerging adults in gap-year programmes in Israel. International Journal of Adolescence and Youth, 1-11.
Courses
76760901 - Improvisation and Playfulness in Psychotherapy
76762101 - Person, Couple, Family: Experiential Introduction to Systemic
Last Updated Date : 09/12/2024
