The Gift of Presence: An Experiential Approach to Skillful Communication is a workshop where activities from improv and mindfulness are combined to promote development of related skills. Designed by communication specialist, author, and certified applied improv practitioner Beth Boynton and certified mindfulness teacher, professor of communication, and theatre artist, Liz Korabek-Emerson, this workshop can be customized for any healthcare professional or paraprofessional group. Interactive workshops can be done virtually or in-person.

Additional information

  • Alternative programming is available with a focus on emotional intelligence, dignity, resilience, or stress reduction. Contact us to schedule a conversation about your specific needs.
  • No travel charge within one hour driving distance of Portsmouth, NH. 
  • Additional costs for mileage, meals, accommodation, and consultant time apply beyond one hour driving distance of Portsmouth, NH.

Together Beth and Liz have been designing experiential programs that focus on the essential human skills of empathy, compassion, self-awareness, collaboration and skillful communication.  They are committed to helping healthcare professionals provide safe, quality care and enjoy long-term, rewarding careers. View their programming page, pilot description for RNs and LPNs at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, and testimonials and/or contact Beth for more information. Their article, Communicating Under Stress was featured in Working Nurse, 2021.

And they presented twice for Creative Mornings Virtual Fieldtrips in 2020 under the title, “Be Fiercely Human“! Here’s a quick clip!

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