Director - Nj Mental Health Players
CurrentLEADING anti-stigmatizing efforts involving mental illness through interactive theatre presentations that show the hope and recovery for those in treatment.TRAINING volunteer "Players" who use improvisational theatre techniques to portray individuals challenged by mental illness.CUSTOMIZING two scenarios for each presentation which can be relevant to the host group's concerns and interests.DEVELOPING scenes that present bullying, family confusion, dementia challenges, non-compliance… Show more LEADING anti-stigmatizing efforts involving mental illness through interactive theatre presentations that show the hope and recovery for those in treatment.TRAINING volunteer "Players" who use improvisational theatre techniques to portray individuals challenged by mental illness.CUSTOMIZING two scenarios for each presentation which can be relevant to the host group's concerns and interests.DEVELOPING scenes that present bullying, family confusion, dementia challenges, non-compliance with medications, prescription drug abuse, anxiety disorders, teen stress, suicidal thinking, and many more.PRESENTING the role-plays in over 10 counties each year and at over forty different agencies (including law enforcement training, staff development at senior residences, county colleges, middle and high school, faith communities, and others). Show less
