Lessons From a Therapeutic Clown with Guillaume Vermette - EP 57
Update: 2025-05-14
Description
In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Guillaume Vermette about his work as a therapeutic clown, using theatre, emotion, and deep listening to build human connection in long-term care homes. While the conversation doesn’t focus directly on facilitation, the skills Guillaume shares are highly relevant to facilitation practice.
Beth and Guillaume also talk about:
- Listening beyond words to honour people’s emotional realities
- The power of non-verbal communication and presence
- Working in pairs to create more opportunities for connection
- The five core qualities of clowning and how they relate to being human
- How authenticity and lightheartedness can impact well-being
Engage with Guillaume Vermette
- Website: https://www.GuillaumeVermette.com
- Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/guillaumevermette
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guillaumevermette/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clownhumanitaire
Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:
- Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube
- Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com
Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:
- Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at hello@bcblearning.com
- Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design
- Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage
- Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn
Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions
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