FREE Healthcare Clowning Panel Discussion

Name: FREE Healthcare Clowning Panel Discussion
Start: 2024-11-11T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-11T20:30:00-05:00
Location: c/o Coney Island USA, 1208 Surf Avenue, 11224

Schedule

Mon Nov 11 2024 at 06:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

c/o Coney Island USA, 1208 Surf Avenue, 11224 | Brooklyn, NY

Healthcare Clowning - Panel Discussion:
Making a Difference Through Laughter
Welcome to all community members for FREE
Date: Monday, November 11, 2024
Time: Doors at 6pm. Discussion runs 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: The Coney Island Clown Skool, Coney Island USA 1208 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the transformative power of healthcare clowning. As part of The Coney Island Clown Skool, we are excited to present an expert panel exploring the profound impact of clowning in healthcare settings.
Panelists:
Michael Christensen: Founder of the Big Apple Circus Clown Care Unit and Co-Founder of Big Apple Circus. Michael is a pioneering figure in integrating clowning with medical care, using humor to uplift patients and their families.
Watson Kawecki, MPH: A recent graduate of Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, Watson brings a public health perspective to the discussion, focusing on the broader implications and benefits of therapeutic clowning in healthcare environments.
Jon Luongo, MS, CCLS: Artistic Director of Healthy Humor, Inc. Jon’s expertise lies in child life and therapeutic clowning, offering insights into how clowning supports emotional well-being in pediatric care.
Discussion Highlights:
- The role of healthcare clowning in improving patient outcomes and emotional health
- Case studies and personal experiences from the panelists
- Strategies for integrating clowning into healthcare practices
- The future of therapeutic clowning in public health
This panel offers a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field and understand how laughter and clowning can play a crucial role in healing and comfort.
Don’t miss this chance to explore the intersection of healthcare and clowning.
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that promises to be both enlightening and inspiring.
Illustration by Stacey Leigh Artistry