Improv for Shy People

Now Accepting New Members!

A  Drama Therapy Group

Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:30 PM

August 17th - November 2nd, 2010

 

 

 

Improv for Shy People is an on-going drama therapy group. Approximately every 3 months, the group is open to new members.  Participants include a wide spectrum of individuals struggling with shyness, social anxiety, and performance anxiety.

In a supportive environment, you will learn how to affirm all parts of yourself, acknowledge and break through the inner critic, and accept yourself and others. Through moment-to-moment improvisational theatre exercises, you can discover how to surrender your impulses to the perfection of the present moment.

 

-Increase your comfort with eye contact.

-Enhance spontaneity and confidence.

-Practice risk-taking!

-Learn and try new behaviors in a safe and supportive environment

-Reduce feelings of shame and guilt with exercises in setting limits and claiming your voice.

No previous acting or improvisational theatre experience necessary.

 

The Living Arts Counseling Center

5463 College Avenue (Oakland)

Fee: $480

(Must commit to entire 12 week series)

 

About the Facilitator:

Jill Eickmann, MA, MFT intern (IMF #47511)

Under Supervision by Armand Volkas, RDT, MFT (MFC#28789)

Jill holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Drama Therapy from California Institute of Integral Studies.  She is a professional theatre director and actor with over 10 years of experience teaching improvisational theatre.  As a therapist, Jill has a special interest in guiding clients toward creative discovery/recovery and authentic expression.

 

 

To schedule an in-person interview, call (510) 595-5500 ext 24 or email jill@lilatheatre.org

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