IMPROV FOR SOCIAL ANXIETY is a 3 hour, in-person workshop for people who want to feel better around people. Taking place on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th from 6-9PM at the Skeleton Dojo Social Club (875 Elmwood in Buffalo, NY), this workshop is for anyone who has ever …
Walked into a room full of people only to want to walk right out
Wished they could feel more confident
Wanted concrete tools to help manage anxiety around others
Been afraid to speak up because of what others might think
Wanted a space to explore their creative side
Participants can expect to …
Learn what anxiety is and how we can use it to our advantage
Understand how an improv-mindset can help with anxiety
Learn some of the tools that help performers develop confidence - and how you can use them in your day-to-day life
Experience a safe and supportive environment - no one will be forced to do anything they do not feel comfortable doing
Connect with like-minded people
Play improv games and learn improv tools to help overcome social anxiety
WHEN?
Tuesday, September 9th, 6-9pm
WHERE?
the Skeleton Dojo Social Club, located at 875 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
I offer a sliding scale of $50 - $150. You can pick the amount that works for your budget
TO SIGN UP FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW. We will reach out to confirm payment.
What people are saying about improv with Caitlin:
“When I took improv classes with you it really helped me get out of my head and I’d always leave class feeling more confident and grounded. So much fun and good for the brain!”
- Kelsey M.
“Caitlin Steitzer’s … class was a game-changer. Her grounded, thoughtful teaching style and live feedback helped me stay true to my characters, and her focus on “yes anding yourself” completely shifted how I approach improv. Caitlin is the real deal — I’m already looking forward to learning from her again.”
- Anthony M.
“I recently took an amazing workshop with Caitlin…. Sometimes I really get in my head during an improv scene and this workshop gave practical tips on how to unwind a bit. We did exercises with emotion and even a scene with the lights out, which helped us stay connected to our scene partner and stay out of our heads, which at the end of the day is what improv is all about!”
- Adam G.
Ready to sign up? Still have questions? Fill out this form!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE ACTING OR IMPROV EXPERIENCE? CAN I SIGN UP?
YES! There is no theater or improv or comedy experience required at all! This workshop uses improv and theater games as a tool to help with anxiety. That might sound counterintuitive to some of us, but improv was actually first invented to help foster trust and connection between people. (Look up VIOLA SPOLIN and the WPA)
WHAT IF I DO HAVE ACTING OR IMPROV EXPERIENCE? CAN I STILL SIGN UP?
TOTALLY! Many performers experience social anxiety as well! You might just find that some of what you learn in this workshop will help you as a performer too.
SO.... WHY IMPROV EXACTLY?
Chicago-based psychologist and anxiety specialist David Carbonell makes the argument that “social anxiety is all about inhibition and self-censorship” and that’s exactly what improv helps flip around. An improv mindset can help people trust themselves more, be less critical of self and others, be more open to new people and experiences, and feel more comfortable speaking up and being spontaneous. Sign up below for a free consultation call to learn more.
IS THIS A THERAPY GROUP?
NO, this is a psycho-educational workshop for educational purposes only.
IS THIS AN IMPROV COMEDY CLASS?
NO, this is a psycho-educational workshop. You will definitely learn some skills that can translate into performance, but the focus is on alleviating anxiety.
WHO IS THE FACILITATOR?
Caitlin Steitzer, MSW is a social worker and improv comedian living in Buffalo, NY. She has been working in the mental health profession for 20 years, and studying and performing improv for over 30 years (starting in middle school!) Her work on improv as a tool for social groups was published in Social Work For Groups and presented on the topic in the 2010 IAASGW Conference. Inspired by the work of Viola Spolin and Keith Johnstone, Caitlin incorporated improv into leadership development work with young people in afterschool and summer programs in Brooklyn, NY for over 8 years. She is the founder of Good Practice Therapy, LCSW and when not working can be found planning for future karaoke endeavors or enjoying time on her bicycle.