My approach in the teaching environment is to create a safe
and non-judgemental space.
I focus on helping individuals to feel free and uninhibited so that their creative
and imaginative s'elf can be released.
I use several techniques in my body of work. My classes begin with centering
exercises, guided visualizations and meditation to be relaxed and open. I provide
exercises in solo and group development enhancing communication skills and social
interaction.
My directives enhance the comfort and ease of "un-becoming"
and "be-coming" s'elf in the present.
In the area of special needs I have a wide range of teaching experience and
skills. I can teach a particular needs group upon request. At this stage of
my teaching career it is more growth producing to require the adult and/or guardian
to assist. after I am introduced to the special needs population I may decide
that the individual can participate unassisted. This would occur in an ongoing
series of classes.
I am skilled with autistic individuals, learning disabled, physically challenged,
speech impaired, blind, deaf and overactive. I also have worked with juvenile
delinquents and runaways. If any of these areas are of interest to you I will
provide more information.