Trigger warning: References to imagined – not actual – death I had an “interesting” experience a few weeks ago that brought into focus for me the importance of using time well. To make the story less stressful, I’ll tell you the… Read More »An “Interesting” Experience and Playful Productivity
Although I’ve been teaching improv a lot recently, I’ve been a therapist, coach and teacher much longer. Here are four ways improv has helped my coaching and teaching. Healing Laughter Laughter can be healing. It helps us loosen up around… Read More »How improv has helped my coaching and teaching
Ach! Writing an article, designing a course, describing what you do on your website, or trying to do another creative task can leave you tearing your hair out! Ach! Writing an article, designing a course, describing what you do on… Read More »Playful Escapes When Perfectionism Jams Up Your Creativity
These ideas come from The Master and His Emissary, by Iain McGilchrist. Links below. (Article – not particularly funny!) What can the way a bird pecks at a seed tell us about ourselves and society? This is the big idea… Read More »Our Two “Takes” on the World
Scroll down or click on the links for more details about an individual session. Transforming anxiety through drawing Kate Ryley 6-8pm BST Wednesday 12th July Register here (opens new page) An introduction to using neurographica to transform anxiety. No drawing… Read More »Summer Specials – July
A super simple storytelling game you can play with friends or family. A reminder of the start lines: You can alternate back and forth in a pair or go round a circle in a group. See if you can all… Read More »Yes And Adventure game
Three special one off classes from Play/Connect participants. They’re free but you need to register. This means we have some idea of numbers and also means we can contact you about the session. When you join, I’ll share your registration… Read More »Winter Warmers
Some wonderful Play Connect participants are offering ways to access more playfulness and freedom in journaling, movement, drawing and more! The hosts are generously offering the classes for free but might ask for your feedback or reviews in exchange. Join… Read More »Summer Specials
Talking with Ana Maia Marques on her podcast. Find more from Ana and subscribe to her podcast at Movement Is My Constant. Or search for Movement Is My Constant wherever you get your podcasts. Among other things, we explore: What… Read More »Laughter for Creativity & Bonding – Podcast
Talking with Karin van Maanen about how clowning, comedy and improv can help you to develop curiosity, kindness, acceptance and openness. And how trying on other embodiments in a playful way can help us to let go of self-imposed restrictions… Read More »Improv & Mindfulness – The Embodiment Podcast