Young people in Germany are among the most affected by psychological disorders. They struggle to find the mental strength to overcome adversity. In “The Power of Play,” Dr. Ben Hartwig introduces his unique method of developing mental strength by using improvisation to cultivate resilience. The geneticist and actor uses improvisational theatre techniques to train the resilience “muscle” so that we can better manage our emotional responses, even in difficult situations. Dr. Ben Hartwig earned his PhD in epigenetics at University of Cologne. During his postdoctoral studies at the Max Planck Institute he also began a career as an actor and improvisational artist at Die Springmäuse Theatre in Bonn. In 2017 he started his own company, Neuroblitz, in Cologne. Building from his scientific background and experience as an improv actor, Ben offers training for people who want to improve their communication skills and emotional resilience. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]
