In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Guillaume Vermette about his work as a therapeutic clown, using theatre, emotion, and deep listening to build human connection in long-term care homes. While the conversation doesn’t focus directly on facilitation, the skills Guillaume shares are highly relevant to facilitation practice.

Beth and Guillaume also talk about:

Listening beyond words to honour people’s emotional realities
The power of non-verbal communication and presence
Working in pairs to create more opportunities for connection
The five core qualities of clowning and how they relate to being human
How authenticity and lightheartedness can impact well-being

Engage with Guillaume Vermette

Website: https://www.GuillaumeVermette.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/guillaumevermette
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guillaumevermette/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clownhumanitaire

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Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions

Lessons From a Therapeutic Clown with Guillaume Vermette - EP 57