Training Delivered Differently
Behind Closed Doors
A corporate theatre workshop for organisations who believe that everyone has a part to play in ending family violence.
Behind Closed Doors is an introductory session for organisations to start addressing family violence. It is ideally delivered as a half day session.
The Experience Lab and DART Group have designed this workshop to support a range of organisations from corporate, mining, education, health, government, and not-for-profts as the first step towards primary prevention.
The session can be tailored for open sessions or specifically for managers, supervisors and leaders in your business.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
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Gain a greater awareness of the gender drivers and social norms that perpetuate unhealthy behaviours.
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Recognise early signs and risk associated with family violence.
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Develop effective communication strategies to support others.
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Explore strategies for upstander intervention and community support.
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Examine societal norms and cultural influences that perpetuate family violence.
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Commit to personal and collective actions to prevent and address family violence within the workplace and community.
The Story
Skye is easy to get along with, well-liked at work and a respected member of her team. Judd is a project manager with mining contractor and is capable, self-assured and charming.
Outwardly, they are an insta-worthy couple - but behind closed doors Skye discovers that love, hurts. The strain of walking on eggshells in a relationship restricted by rules eventually impacts Skye’s work.
Judd’s casual comments about women hint at a darker side to his
nature. Will Skye and Judd’s co-workers notice the signs - and how will they respond?
Techniques
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CORPORATE THEATRE - Introducing new or challenging ideas through a theatrical storytelling lens allows the audience to observe, reflect, and put into practice new ideas in a safe and hands-off environment.
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CHARACTER INTERVIEW - Participants interview the actors in character, to uncover the internal motivations, fears, and beliefs driving their observable behaviour.
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CHARACTER COACHING - Characters ask participants for advice on how to behave, and take that advice into their scenario. Participants are prompted to reflect on the effectiveness of their input.
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FORUM THEATRE - Participants redirect the outcome of a scene, by intervening when characters demonstrate unhelpful behaviour, and offering feedback on appropriate behaviour.
