It has been the journey of my life to explore how humans listen and communicate with one another.
What are we conveying when we are not speaking?
How do we observe another's calm, anxiety, excitement?
How can we listen from a deep place of receptivity that invites others into
true connection and communication?
My experience as both social worker and theatre artist has led me to create a unique integration of techniques. The result is a progression of theatre exercises and structured improvisations intended to facilitate deep listening between participants. The work is flexible and can be used in a diverse array of settings. It is applicable for scientists, social workers, medical workers, psychologists, mediators, clergy, educators, and more.
Below are some examples of available offerings. They can be rolled out in the form of workshops, intensives, or semester long courses. Reach out to me at kgstauffer@gmail.com for more information, and to discuss the needs of your organization or team.
What are we conveying when we are not speaking?
How do we observe another's calm, anxiety, excitement?
How can we listen from a deep place of receptivity that invites others into
true connection and communication?
My experience as both social worker and theatre artist has led me to create a unique integration of techniques. The result is a progression of theatre exercises and structured improvisations intended to facilitate deep listening between participants. The work is flexible and can be used in a diverse array of settings. It is applicable for scientists, social workers, medical workers, psychologists, mediators, clergy, educators, and more.
Below are some examples of available offerings. They can be rolled out in the form of workshops, intensives, or semester long courses. Reach out to me at kgstauffer@gmail.com for more information, and to discuss the needs of your organization or team.
Listening and Presence
Listening and Presence
In a world powered by social media and isolation, how do we learn to more deeply connect with other humans? What happens when we practice engaging while setting aside our own agenda? How can we practice the art of deep listening and learn to communicate in ways that are grounded in who we uniquely are?
This training is adapted from theatre techniques and exercises intended to foster connections between participants. Using structured improvs that invite us to stay in the present, we are prevented from being able to think ahead. Our partner becomes our lifeline and we realize that it is through listening and observing them that we find our next steps together.
Simulation Programming
Simulation Programming
In the fields of science, social work, psychology, law, nursing, medicine, and beyond, there is benefit in having space to practice listening and engagement skills.
We will collaborate with you to create listening exchanges and simulations that are tailored to your organization's needs.
Offerings can take place in-person or online.
