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My approach

The workshop takes place in a neutral space where everyone can feel free to immerse themselves in the creative process with complete safety. The environment is designed to be welcoming and reassuring, allowing us to leave our daily lives behind and enter a world of imagination. In this space, everything is allowed, as long as it is done with respect for others. The following basic rules are regularly reminded:

  • Respect for the group and the workshop framework

  • No judgment of others, or of oneself

  • Respect for confidentiality: What happens in this room stays in this room

Certain moments of the workshop are ritualized to help everyone feel grounded and reassured. A brief, guided relaxation session or, if needed, a more dynamic warm-up, allows everyone to reconnect with themselves. We then engage in small games that encourage movement and help mobilize the body in space. Later in the session, we often explore improvisation, where each participant can fully embrace their imagination and enjoy playing different characters. I frequently incorporate other creative mediums alongside theater, such as movement, storytelling, and even writing.

It's important to note that no two workshops are the same. I adapt my approach to suit the specific needs and dynamics of each group.

To ensure no one feels uncomfortable, I avoid overly direct approaches. While certain moments may touch on personal intimacy, the goal is not to intentionally provoke trauma. Instead, I aim to connect with participants' creative sensibilities—the poetic part of each individual. This part can be discovered and expressed freely, without fear of judgment. Through the "strategy of the detour," the focus remains on play, while the deeper internal work of personal growth happens gradually over time.

At various points during the workshop, the group comes together to share their experiences—what they felt during specific exercises, any challenges they faced, and what brought them a sense of well-being.

 

The therapeutic support I offer takes place in group settings, where participants are united by a shared challenge. This common bond allows them to understand, encourage, and support one another, fostering an environment free from judgment.

©2022 by Nicolas Bézier

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