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Elana ShyongCreative facilitator & trainer

Anything but a Pen: A Creative Perspective-Shifting Exercise From Reconnect

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An online workshop grid of participants holding everyday objects as if they were something else

What do a hairbrush, a microphone, a magic wand, two mustaches, mascara, and a flute have in common?

Today's Reconnect webinar gave us the answer: a room full of people seeing things differently.

One participant shared this after the session: “Sometimes things are really obvious, but we are blind to see them. We are so busy and caught up in our daily life, that sometimes we just need to take a step back and pause. These exercises really helped me to see what was obvious, but I was blind for.”

That is exactly what Reconnect is about. Helping people pause. Helping people notice what’s been there all along. Helping people see themselves, others, and their choices in a new way.

Have a challenge that you're been stuck on? A difficult conversation you know you need to have, but don't know how to begin? A dynamic at work that has left you feeling exhausted and frustrated?

Our upcoming Reconnect programme, facilitated by myself and Kathrin David, is designed to help you come back to yourself and work through a challenge with creativity, embodiment, and communication tools that are practical and immediately usable.

You’ll explore: 👉Nervous system regulation through embodiment 👉Deeper connection through playful, creative practice 👉Communication tools for difficult moments 👉Reflection methods that lead to real action

Registration is now open. If you’d like to learn more, get in touch or register via the link in the comments.

Oh, and what do all of those objects have in common? Check out our participants to find the answer!

#ReconnectWithSelf #PersonalDevelopment #Embodiment #NonviolentCommunication #CreativeLearning #DialogueSkills #WorkshopSeries

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