See Beyond the Obvious™
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(Hybrid: In-Person & Live Stream)
The Art of Connection is an experiential professional development training designed to strengthen the therapeutic relationship.
Through experiential exercises integrating music, acting, movement, expressive arts, reflection, and interpersonal engagement, participants will examine how their own presence influences the therapeutic environment. Particular attention will be given to noticing verbal and nonverbal cues, remaining responsive in the present moment, supporting authentic expression, and using creative approaches to deepen connection while maintaining appropriate professional and therapeutic boundaries.
This collaborative training from Music & Expressive Arts Center of Oklahoma (MEACO) and Acting Out of Character (AOC) bridges the worlds of behavioral health, expressive arts, and acting to expand the practitioner’s relational toolkit. Participants will leave with increased awareness of how creative and performance-based principles can complement established therapeutic approaches and with practical strategies for cultivating more intentional, responsive, and human-centered therapeutic relationships.
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
Identify principles of music, acting, and expressive arts that can support connection and engagement within the therapeutic relationship.
Describe how acting-based tools such as active listening, improvisation, embodiment, nonverbal awareness, and presence can inform therapeutic practice.
Demonstrate increased awareness of verbal, emotional, and nonverbal cues that influence moment-to-moment interpersonal connection.
Apply experiential techniques that support attunement, authentic expression, responsiveness, and relational safety.
Examine the role of practitioner presence and self-awareness in developing and sustaining meaningful therapeutic relationships.
Items still available in our Silent Auction
Tasty Treats
Ice Cream from several vendors
Home Cooked Meals
Delicious Cake & other creations
V.I.P. Coaching Sessions
Comfy Sportswear from a historical family favorite
Our Mission.
We are dedicated to researching, developing & providing educational tools and alternative methods for the improvement of mental health, self-esteem, & social skills for Teens, Adults, and Veterans.
Who We Serve.
See Beyond the Obvious, Inc.™ supports teens, adults and veterans in communication skills, emotional regulation, and social skills development for improved mental health.
Our workshops are hands-on, experientially-based trainings which are tailored to each audience.
“We are researchers and coaching psychologists who bring creative and innovative methods of personal growth to the community, so they can show up in life as their best self.”
Featured Workshop:
Acting Out of Character™
“Wouldn’t it be fun to be someone else for a day, while still being yourself?”
The purpose of the Acting Out of Character™ Program is to educate how life experiences can be applied to personal strengths and talents by using acting training via workshops. Learn new skills by exploring characters and acting techniques.