Abstract
As an actor, director, theatre professor, Yoga teacher, Reiki Master, and Energy Medicine Practitioner, I have seen the intersection of storytelling and healing over and over again in my work. Now, very profound studies are showing that the “observer” or “listener” of a story enters into a profound state of empathy, of “shared self” while experiencing that story. With the knowledge of how trapped negative emotions can impact the body with disease, the opportunity to release these emotions in the safe, controlled environment of the theatre can give the audience member a chance to improve health and feelings of well-being. When an audience member empathizes with a character, there is also the opportunity for the tangible state of compassion, of “oneness.” That improves the collective well-being of society as well.
Presenters
Marika BeczAssistant Professor of Theatre: Voice/Movement Studies, Theatre, California State University Stanislaus, United States
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Theme
The Physiology, Kinesiology and Psychology of Wellness in its Social Context
KEYWORDS
Empathy, Neuroplasticity, Storytelling, Healing, Emotion, Theatre, Compassion, Wellness, Oneness
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