Global Day of Unplugging with dr. doreen (In Living Room's living room)

The global unplugged movement is gaining momentum and, this year, Portland is set to participate.

Psychologist and author doreen dodgen-magee (Deviced! Balancing Life & Technology in a Digital World & Restart: Designing a Healthy Post Pandemic Life) has been helping folks put their phones down in order to have fiery, emobodied experiences for twenty years. Join her, and your neighbors, in this fun, interactive (or not), embodied play/rest/create time.

Join us for this event, intended to help you:
Take a break from the noise and return to your self and eachother.

Regulate your central nervous system by being away from screens and the content they deliver.

Explore embodied activities (including restful ones) that are as fun, if not more, than anything you can do with your phone.

Gain skills that will enable you to live through awkward social moments and tolerate boredom (both super powers in today’s world).

Connect more deeply and meaningfully with yourself and, if you choose, others.

What to expect at this event:

Warm, hospitable spaces that embrace you as your full self, just as you are. If you’re a headphones person, you’re welcome to wear them. If you’re socially awkward, you’re celebrated here. These events are for real people having an in-the-moment time alongside each other.

Ample opportunities to rest, play, or create either with objects/projects you bring or with all the fun offerings we’ll have on hand (e.g: legos, brain flakes, creative supplies, games, puzzles, etc)

Time totally by yourself in the presence of others or, if you prefer, opportunities to engage with other participants.
Schedule (to be updated as new information arises):

Noon - 2:30 Puzzles, Legos, Craft & Zine making supplies, Conversation areas as well as quiet areas for you to read or create on your own. We'll have skill toys to try out as well as ever changing creation stations. Snacks and drinks for purchase.
Noon -2:30 Sample the full library of Pink Tiger Games. Portland game (& fun) maker Ami Baio * will be on hand to help you explore kind games of all kinds.
12:30 & 1:30 If you've always wanted to try Improv in a safe space, we'll have some Yes Improv ** present to lead who ever is interested in some simple, fun, and encouraging improv games.
2:00 -2:30 Portland author & birder extraordinaire, Fern Wexler ***, will read from their newly released book "Families of a Feather: A Celebration of Family Diveristy" & talk about birding in ways inspiring for all ages.

* Ami Baio is a game designer dedicated to crafting engaging, empathetic games that foster connection and allow individuals to feel seen and heard.With seven years of experience in researching, designing, and developing card games, Ami has cultivated a unique perspective on relationship building and social interaction.

** Yes Improv is spearheaded by Thomas Magee who is an improviser with 32 years of performance and teaching experience. He believes that improv is a beautiful way to take play seriously, demonstrate generosity and experience gratitude, all while having a blast.

*** Fern Wexler, author of Families of a Feather, is a writer and wildlife photographer in Portland, Oregon. They are a dedicated naturalist and birdwatcher, with a passion for helping kids experience nature. Winner of the 2020 Audubon Youth Leadership Award, Fern volunteers at the Bird Alliance of Oregon, teaching others to appreciate the world around them.

Host or Publisher doreen dodgen-magee, psy.d.