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…
The Space Between Us
Do you every wonder what's going on in the space between us? Where do I end, where do you begin, and where do we exist together?
Nonverbal Communication, Trust, & Dementia!
Using nonverbal language can help build trust and psychological safety. Even when there is a cognitive issue that limits understanding of verbal language such as with folks who have dementia.
Healthcare USA: Amazing? Awful?
In a system or 'business' where loss, suffering and pain are commonplace, it isn't realistic to think we'll make everyone happy or that we can eliminate these things. Yet we can increase the positive and decrease the negative by improving interactive skills. Please join me on 8/3/23 from 1-2:30pm for a free online session: "YES AND" 101 for Healthcare & Mental Health Care Visionaries so I can show you how!
An Experiential Approach to Psychological Safety
Medical Improv gives people positive experiences taking risks, building confidence and sharing responsibility & improved psychological safety!
Demystifying YES AND!
When properly facilitated to ensure a psychologically safe environment for YES AND activities and with integration of learning into accreditation objectives, debriefs, and reflection questions, Medical Improv can improve critical outcomes.
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