IMPROVISATION & DEMENTIA
There are really no hard and fast rules to Improvisation or to being with a person with dementia.
So how do you learn either when both are very individualized? By doing it.
And reading everything you can.
And going to lots of workshops and talks. And watching videos on You Tube. All of it helps.
So how do you learn either when both are very individualized? By doing it.
And reading everything you can.
And going to lots of workshops and talks. And watching videos on You Tube. All of it helps.
Improv Guidelines
Don't argue on stage - don't deny Accept the reality given to you Share Focus: Give and Take Silence can be powerful Say Yes And Listen Fully Be clear and specific |
Dementia Guidelines
Don't Argue Accept the world of the person Have relationship: give and take Silence can be powerful Say Yes And Listen with your mind, body and soul Be clear and specific |
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