Understanding YES AND can open up a world of opportunities
YES AND is the golden rule of improv and there are hundreds of activities that can be practiced using it. The rule requires listening and speaking up, is inherently collaborative,…
Nurses with EQ will improve staffing!
In Daniel Goleman's model of emotional intelligence, (EQ) there are two main competencies. Personal competency, which includes self-awareness, self-regulation, and motivation and social competency which includes social skills and empathy.…
Medical Improv! *NEW* Events, Podcasts, Articles!
Upcoming workshops for Healthcare & Mental Health Care Visionaries Since August 2023, I've been running free online ~monthly events to introduce leaders to the concept of "YES AND". It is…
An Experiential Approach to Psychological Safety
Medical Improv gives people positive experiences taking risks, building confidence and sharing responsibility & improved psychological safety!
Balancing Psychological Safety with Need for Confident Voices in Teams
I recommend facilitators, educators, and leaders of healthcare teams learn how to minimize the risk AND gently nudge folks into their 'stretch' zones.
Dartmouth Health & Boynton Improv Education Workshops
It is my pleasure to offer workshops on cultural sensitivity and interprofessional team development through Dartmouth Health Spring 2023. Beth Boynton, RN, MS, CP
Workshop News – Boynton Improv Education
Workshop News - Boynton Improv Education: Dartmouth Hitchcock, DBTeensNH, Sutra Learning Platform, Interprofessional Education (IPEC) & More
Nurse Used Med Improv Activity w/ Team & Shares Results!
We played "The Gift" sitting around a table. It was amazing. The smiles!The laughter! The surprises! It felt like just what the group needed!
Why Nurses Are More Important Than Doctors (in Affecting Hospital Ratings)
by Jim Murphy There is nothing like being hospitalized to provoke thinking about healthcare! I recently spent a little over a day at one of Boston’s most prestigious medical institutions…
Nurses are Talking about Key Issues and Nursing Careers!
Meet Dale Barzey, a Registered Nurse and Midwife of greater than forty-five years. She is married to her teenage love and together they have three children and three grandchildren. Dale…