"During a needed interlude, a professional drummer did an exercise. First, he had us all clap in unison, facing him. Everyone recognized a comforting synchrony and a feeling of relaxation. Then he had both halves of the room face each other and clap in unison. The emotional climate afterwards was much more secure and appreciative of each other throughout the room."
"Over the past several years, I have emphasized the importance of what should be shared through mutual win-win communication, whether one-to-one or many-to-many. Topics and resources covered the usual suspects - indicative of what is not happening in our society and what causes discord - such as strengthening and supporting significant relationships, communication, empathy, addressing loneliness, and conflict."
A large workshop on hazardous chemicals created a tense, discouraging emotional climate among participants. A drummer-led clapping exercise first synchronized the group while facing the leader, producing relaxation, then created deeper connection when participants faced each other and clapped in unison, increasing security and appreciation. A shaman example showed collective movement and synchronized clapping resolving verbal and nonverbal conflict and restoring communal cohesion. Emphasis on mutual win-win communication, empathy, strengthened relationships, loneliness mitigation, and conflict management emerges as essential for safer interpersonal dynamics. Therapeutic work focuses on building these communication skills in individuals, families, and couples.
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