The Play mindset allows us to have an evolving mindset. Throughout these Play sessions we will explore what B4 The Other’s Pedagogy Of Play is, how it can open up the participants point of view of their lives, and the seen/unseen opportunities before them.
Play as an idea focuses on Great Effort, Conscious Vulnerability, Bold Choice, Grounded Acceptance, Grateful Surrender, and Easeful Buoyancy. Each week we will explore one of these six key Buoys & Anchors of play to support your personal play revolution. We do not see them as “pillars” because they are not immovable. We do see these six Buoys & Anchors as points on a horizon. They offer us a foundational level of ease in every situation. The idea creates our reality, not the other way around.
“Unused creativity is not benign. It metastasizes. It turns into grief, rage, sorrow, shame.”
Brene Brown
In our culture, the act of Play is viewed as inconsequential, time wasting and frivolous. It is something only children are allowed and capable of doing as they hold a value that is “less than” adults.
For too long, the act of Play has been considered the only definition. B4 The Other believes the ideas and feelings inside of Play holds the truth to be an evolutionary tool. Through the act of Play, the idea of Play can be explored in order to find a more expansive reality, clearly defined relationships/roles, and an openness to abundant possibilities.
Living in a time of so many “unknowns”, B4 The Other would love to offer you an abundance of opportunities and options through our Pedagogy of Play. Only then can we allow the unknown to engage us by seeing that we are not victims to our choices, we create them.
B4 The Other Creations strives to build stronger communities by holding space for a universal experience through the Pedagogy of Play. Changing the language to change the story by deep diving into the core values of effort, choice, buoyancy, generosity, and vulnerability. Paving a path of Vibrational Activism in our everyday world.
We can not promise what your exact experience will be. We can promise intentional facilitation to hold your personal Play revolution. A variety of skills to help you learn and unlearn what you know to be true about yourself, your community, and your future. We reinforce the opportunity to expand our shared capacity for wonder.
Christopher J Beaulieu (Co-Founder) is known as “The Game Changer” and “The Playmaker” across the globe. He is an educator and artist with over 25 years of experience facilitating Community Building and Play Exploration rural retreats, educational residencies, and now online workshops.
Malia’Kekia Nicolini (Co-Founder) has been called a “Vibrational Activist” from how she holds space while facilitating. She is an internationally touring actress and teaching artist who has dedicated the last six years of her life to Play Exploration.
"The next session of POP begins May 16th"
The course sessions are cumulative. Your attendance is required to uphold the cohesion, integrity, and momentum of the learning community.
- May 16th
- May 23rd
- May 30th
- June 6th
- June 13th
- June 20th
- June 27th
"If it’s inaccessible to the poor it’s neither radical nor revolutionary." — Jonathan Herrera
- One 2-hour session per week for seven weeks
- An intimate community to Play alongside of
- A private group (participants collectively choose Facebook, WhatsApp or Slack) Facilitated by B4 The Other for additional resources, inspirational prompts, and community forums
- Weekly Play Opportunities to help reintegrate Play into daily life
- A dedicated Playmate to check in (30 to 50 minutes) once a week to support and reinforce your Play process.
- One on one support in between Playdates if you are wanting to directly share celebrations, challenges, insights, or questions with B4’s facilitators
Rates: B4 The Other holds a mission of building a global community. We are committed to making our work accessible for all game changers. As such, B4 offers a sliding scale on educational and professional development opportunities (see suggested amounts below). Please choose a one time rate that is an authentic investment for you.
- $200 if you are financially flourishing
- $165 if you are financially comfortable
- $125 if you are financially stretching
If you are able to self select the financially flourishing rate, please know your investment allows us to help accommodate those who may be financially stretching by offering a lower rate.
B4 The Other has one full tuition scholarship available for this session, apply for the Play scholarship here. For any remaining inquiries please contact maliakekia@b4theother.com.
Covid19 has halted our business as we once knew it. After the first month of the pandemic we had lost all future contracts for in person residencies. We are dedicated to living a life of service and fully embodying B4 The Other’s mission in our everyday lives. Being that our work is based on intimacy, vulnerability and connection, your investment helps restore our business by supporting our continued learning of how to integrate B4’s work online. Register now!