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CONSULTING


Joy, Vitality, Originality and Connection for Life

Marcia and Group PLAY IS the soulful, creative attitude that turns activities and interactions into joyful and healing experiences. Play bestows natural well being to the friendships it creates Authentic play is largely forgotten in our fast-paced, stressed out culture. The spirited art and science of play is greatly needed in service to aging, ill and terminal persons.

PLAYWORKS IS a substantial curriculum of theory and experiential, hands-on training that revitalizes our connection to each other and to Life itself. PlayWorks builds the skills necessary to renew the trust in life lost along the way. Training can provide both conceptual and experiential education, theory balanced with practical application. Programs are tailored to the special needs of your learning population.

PLAYWORKS INCLUDES varied modalities of interaction, including "Theatricks," composed of imagination and improvisational games; role playing; PlayBack Theater; creative IQ boosters; group, partnered, and individual exercises, with warm ups and cool downs. All presentations include Psychology of Play theory and at least one Theatrickal process.

PLAYWORKS OBJECTIVES: Participants will
-- Develop a personal program for reducing stress while increasing relaxation and vitality
-- Apply theory to create activities that raise self-esteem, confidence, and trust
-- Use play activities to build community, create friendships, bridge differences
-- Build creative solutions for staff, residents, and patients.
-- Acquire practices for spiritual development

WHO BENEFITS?
Professionals in the fields of aging, healthcare, and recovery. Staff and residents in institutional settings such as hospitals and residential care facilities. Hospitalized adults and youth in recovery programs, and convalescent home residents - and for their caregivers and coaches.

Current PLAYWORKS FORMATS:
-- 1 Hour: Intro to Play, lecture with ice-breaker or relaxing play process
-- 3-Hour Mini-Playshop: "FUNdamentals," includes Psychology of Play theory with Theatricks; discussion on applications
-- 5- to 6-Hour Intensive (in two parts with break, optional meal break): "FUNdamentals" program with an extended Improvisation Play Workout (more in-depth Theatricks that include personal and professional applications/practices, stress relievers, discussion; optional Sacred Play Closing Ritual
-- Advanced Trainings: Developed on Request in 3- to 6-hour formats

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND FEE SCHEDULE, contact Marcia Singer.