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Caring Curiosities
Caring Curiosities is a three-hour interactive workshop utilizing applied drama techniques to enhance the confidence and skills of volunteers working in community settings. Participants will gain more awareness of their non-verbal communication habits, practise empathetic listening, and learn to build rapport, trust, and connection.
About the Workshop
Objectives:
- Develop awareness of non-verbal communication habits of beneficiaries
- Develop empathetic listening
- Develop skills and strategies to enhance rapport building in working with beneficiaries
Suitable For:
- Community Volunteers
- Volunteer Managers
The Facilitator:
Michael Cheng is an applied drama practitioner and educator from Singapore. Over the years, he has initiated and facilitated socially engaged applied arts projects with a wide range of communities, including children and youth with disabilities, seniors, and at-risk groups. In addition, Michael teaches applied drama methods as both a freelance trainer and adjunct lecturer. As an accredited Playback Theatre trainer (APTT), he has taught internationally across all levels and is currently a faculty member of the Centre for Playback Theatre’s Leadership course. He is also an accredited trainer and guide of The Listening Hour. Michael holds a Master’s in Arts Pedagogy and Practice from Goldsmiths, University of London, supported by the National Arts Council (Singapore)’s Arts Scholarship.