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“Talking Youth Work” is a series of podcast interviews to Youth Work experts and practitioners, that have a say when it comes to Innovation in Youth Work, either because they are using creative methods to empower young people, researching on youth trends, or responsible for Youth Policies at international level.
Like a “shot” of inspiration, all of our guests have a unique point of view about how can Youth Workers shake up, upgrade and innovate on their daily work. If you want to learn more about the approaches and methods presented in the podcast, you can look up step-by-step tutorials on our Tools section, read the Future Labs Handbook or even learn about training Youth Workers on these tools by using our open source Training Program. Enjoy!
The Art of Clowning and the Art of Youth Work with Pedro Fabião, season 2, episode 13
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The Art of Clowning and the Art of Youth Work with Pedro Fabião, season 2, episode 13
Hello dear listeners,
In this episode we talked with Pedro Fabião, an international clown, actor, director, trainer, and psychologist.
He directed the biggest professional clown organisation in Portugal (www.narizvermelho.pt), where he worked for 16 years.
The conversation was about the Art of Clowning and how it can help people develop empathy and self-awareness.
Clowns have had a function throughout the ages, as those that push the boundaries, that bring a different perspective. Their power is a counter power.
As Pedro pointed out during our conversation there is loads of diversity in the type of people that go to clowning workshops. It’s a wonderful tool to explore our creativity, to connect with our bodies, and mostly: to connect with others.
The principles of clowning can be useful in creating a “transitional field”, a place without real consequence and yet inscribed in reality. A reversible moment of exploration and endless possibilities. Clowns are experts in making mistakes, looking foolish or messing things up, but with the deeper wisdom of turning shortcomings into a celebration of humanity. So how we relate to failing can be helped by exploring our own clowns and creating physical and emotional safety for others to explore theirs.
Youth workers can engage with young people using this space where the boundaries of reality are expanded. Together, they can see further and deeper without getting overwhelmed or depressed by limitations, anything is possible outside the normal, failure is celebrated and that’s where the Art of Clowning can help.
Pedro Fabião website | https://bit.ly/3pdEd85
Resources
“Do That Funny Thing You Do” by Tara Brodin | https://bit.ly/38gJB3A
Facebook group with clown resources | https://bit.ly/2KoWkco
Developing Youth Work Innovation eHandbook | https://bit.ly/3gS1ZDw
Any ideas, comments and suggestions, email us at talkingyouthworkpodcast@gmail.com.
First published on Monday Dec 21, 2020
The Talking Youth Work Podcast
“Talking Youth Work” is a series of podcast interviews to Youth Work experts and practitioners, that have a say when it comes to Innovation in Youth Work, either because they are using creative methods to empower young people, researching on youth trends, or responsible for Youth Policies at international level.
Like a “shot” of inspiration, all of our guests have a unique point of view about how can Youth Workers shake up, upgrade and innovate on their daily work. If you want to learn more about the approaches and methods presented in the podcast, you can look up step-by-step tutorials on our Tools section, read the Future Labs Handbook or even learn about training Youth Workers on these tools by using our open source Training Program. Enjoy!
