How to Build Resilience Through the Power Of Play | Dr. Ben Hartwig | TEDxKoenigsallee

Young people in Germany are among the most affected by psychological disorders. They struggle to find the mental strength to overcome adversity. In “The Power of Play,” Dr. Ben Hartwig introduces his unique method of developing mental strength by using improvisation to cultivate resilience. The geneticist and actor uses improvisational theatre techniques to train the resilience “muscle” so that we can better manage our emotional responses, even in difficult situations. Dr. Ben Hartwig earned his PhD in epigenetics at University of Cologne. During his postdoctoral studies at the Max Planck Institute he also began a career as an actor and improvisational artist at Die Springmäuse Theatre in Bonn. In 2017 he started his own company, Neuroblitz, in Cologne. Building from his scientific background and experience as an improv actor, Ben offers training for people who want to improve their communication skills and emotional resilience. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@friedahall]

Important topic, worthy investigator of the theme. Bravo, Ben!

[@vornamenachname2961]

Goosebumps. Favorite talk of the day. My favorite science communicator! Authentic, relatable, inspiring, funny and smart as a whip!

[@neuroblitz9891]

Thank you very much for this comment!

[@florianliebhart4290]

Yes, I your tips, and I will try to embrace them into my life. ;)
I've also made the experience with having single people saying "yes, do it, you'll be great at it", which were the people that drove me to do cool things I might have not dared to do otherwise.
I enjoyed this talk a lot. Ben got me engaged from start to finish. I love your slow and thoughtful way of speaking. Give's the audience time to follow, gives the speaker time to think and say meaningful things.
Congratulations to this great TedX talk! Looking forward to hearing more! :)

[@julitsch.7896]

Dear Ben, thank you for the great talk! The topic appeals to me very much. I was especially happy to meet someone from science who has decided to take an unusual career path. It gives me courage.

[@neuroblitz9891]

I'm glad you liked it. It was a pleasure to meet you and I wish you well on your path!

[@mariom5307]

Spitze! Klasse gemacht, Ben!

[@neuroblitz9891]

Danke dir, es war sehr aufregend und eine tolle Erfahrung!

[@heinzheinz1650]

Ben, great and it confirmed what NPB said long ago...: «On s'engage et puis… on voit». . Jörg

[@dariav.9079]

Great talk, great topic, great speaker! Worth your 15 min, get on it! ;)

[@neuroblitz9891]

Thank you Daria!

[@abhi.2532]

Great

[@neuroblitz9891]

Thank you ABHI. I'm glad it resonated with you!

[@heinzheinz1650]

"Yes, but" is the early ending of what should be "yes buddy"!!!!!"