Communicating in the Modern World
Long ago, humans had to be in constant movement in order to survive - modernity has turned the instinct of movement into something theoretical – we spend most of our day sitting, be it in front of a computer screen or television, and we communicate via technical means such as cell phones, answering machines and email.
Technological advances have brought with it an estrangement from movement and physical contact that is increasing from one day to the next. The Children of today are not playing games outside anymore – they are mostly found playing together on the computer, and even on the WI which simulates sport like activities that can be played indoors where physical contact with others or even with the ball becomes unnecessary and the child plays against a screen instead of another human being. In this seminar we will experience the vital roles of movement and touch in our interactions with others in order to rediscover heightened levels of understanding and intimacy and as a result, overall wellbeing.
Communicating in the Modern World is suitable to all groups and can be suited to professional enrichment programs among health care professionals in particular, such as osteopaths, physiotherapists, medical staff, cardio specialists, elderly caregivers, midwives and psychologists as well as social workers and educators.