Improv is an active, playful, dynamic experience of saying "yes" to ideas and possibilities before we understand what they are about. It engages our creative potential, making it highly effective for exploring how we navigate the unfamiliar. Through participation in improvisational exercises and reflection on what they activate within us, we can explore unfamiliar aspects of ourselves that emerge as we undergo life changes, the parts of self we have abandoned or have not had the opportunity to develop, as well as the unfamiliar in the world around us. Improvisation techniques and philosophy can deepen self-awareness and appreciation of our gifts, strengths. and the growth we have already realized, and from that foundation, examine and explore new paths, roles, and ways of thinking.

Research shows that calibrated creative and emotional risks expand the capacity to tolerate uncertainty and the unfamiliar, which are necessary for navigating new roles, directions, and relationships. The exercises in this workshop can deepen our connection to creative flow and channel it toward change and growth.

This workshop involves active participation in improv exercises and discussion of the experience and its impact. The emphasis is on radical self-acceptance and self-compassion, which are extended equally to everyone else involved. We will discuss and practice psychological safety, perspective-taking, and perspective-shifting, and galvanize creative energy to take action toward personal growth goals. INSTRUCTOR: Jude Treder-Wolff, LCSW, CPAI

Jude Treder-Wolff was interviewed for Authority Magazine on ways to avoid hustle culture and create a new sustainable work paradigm. Improv comedy and joy are part of the equation. Here are her 5 tips in a 10-minute video. You can read the interview on this link