Cancer isn’t funny.  But more and more serious studies and medical institutions are discovering and recommending creativity, laughter and a positive attitude as important aspects of a patient’s recovery program.

The Power of Play® is the drug-free, non-prescription prescription of Applied Improvisation that can help you unleash your body’s own feel-good pharmacy. 

Some studies suggest that laughter and humor can:

1. Strengthen the immune system
   

2. Boost the intake of oxygen to the cells
   

3. Trigger production of the body’s feel-good hormones
   

4. Improve mental function
   

For over 25 years The Power of Play® has been helping cancer patients and their caregivers experience the healing benefits of their own creativity and humor through our natural, safe and fun programs using Applied Improvisation. 

The Power of Play® is valuable to...

1. the cancer patient dealing with fear and despair
   

2. the caregiver dealing with burnout, guilt and overwhelm
   

3. the caring medical professional who doesn’t always have the time to address the psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient
   

The Power of Play® is an enlivening, interactive experience through which participants shift their focus from the fear and upset about cancer, to engaging, creative challenges that help them lift up their spirits and attitude.  Unproductive thoughts are clarified, which allow participants to shift their outlook and make new choices that can lead to better outcomes. 

The Power of Play® is a systematized process of experiential exercises that uses Applied Improvisation and are designed to anchor and deliver a continual dose of sustained optimism.  In this optimistic environment, we engage patient, caregiver, and supportive friends and family to become actively aware of how important their commitment is to monitoring their attitudes.

We teach our clients unique methods and strategies that can help them feel better, which moves them from fear to hope.  

Our programs help patients in their healing process, while strengthening the spirit.  Our clients have reported:

1. Improved energy
   

2. Decreased pain and nausea
   

3. Alleviated depressed feelings
   

4. Increased confidence
   

When those with cancer experience The Power of Play®, natural feel-good hormones are released in the body, which enhance and strengthen the immune system.  This boosts overall attitude, improves quality of life and offers a general sense of well-being.

The Power of Play® is a win for the patient, a win for the caregivers, and a win for the doctor and other medical professionals.  And the best bet is one where everybody wins!