"Lessons From The Cuckoo's Nest” with Andrew T. Austin, Live in New York. 17th - 19th April 2009

Author of, “The Rainbow Machine – Tales From a Neurolinguist's Journal” Andrew T. Austin visits New York to present further tales and lessons from the front lines of professional change work.

“Andrew Austin is clear, original, and outspoken about mental illness, medication, and psychiatry. His skills were honed by years of experience in the 'trenches' of psychiatry, so he knows what he is talking about." Steve Andreas

“Love him or hate him, Andrew is always thought provoking in his communications and the planet certainly needs more people like him!" Nick Kemp, Hypnotherapist, PT & PCW trainer

Improv! The Use of Improvisation and Drama in Slightly Crazy Environments.
Evening Presentation - Friday 17th April 2009
$225.00 Prebooking ($295 on the door)

Or book both the "Improv!" and "Lessons" workshops for £595

This introductory presentation will outline the "rules" and formula for successful and comedic improvisation.

As readers of, “The Rainbow Machine – Tales From a Neurolinguist’s Journal” will be aware, I often like to utilize the building of humour, tension and drama into his change work sessions and rarely do I rely on any pre-set or rehearsed routines and scripts. Given my client group, often the client will bring their own drama and unique humour to the session and a high level of flexibility and responsivity is needed in such situations.

No previous acting experience is required and no one will be expected to perform in front of the group. Book early and hold on to your hats, because this will be a fun and fast paced evening.

Lessons From The Cuckoo's Nest – Further Tales From a Neurolinguist's Journal.
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April 2009
$495 Prebooking ($595 on the door)

Or book both the "Improv!" and "Lessons" workshops for £595

“Wire, briar, limber-lock
Three geese in a flock
One flew east, one flew west
And one flew over the cuckoo's nest.”

Working with other people's madness isn't always easy, and it isn't always fun - but it can be. Psychological and emotional pain is rarely ever funny but I often question if change really needs to be serious. Far from joking at another person's expense, during this weekend workshop you will be introduced to, and will explore, some therapeutic patterns and algorithms that I have found useful when working with challenging clientèle and serious mental illnesses.

“I thought you seemed motivated by a humane and compassionate attitude and one of genuine listening for the meaning behind the language of 'delusion'... I wish there had been a nurse like you in the hospitals I was in." K. N., patient

"Your presence, style and interaction with everyone was engaging, playful and fun... which made the learning all that more enjoyable! I particularly liked the stories you told to illustrate (or is that to entertain!?!) certain points." Midgie Thompson, Performance and Lifestyle Coach