Beck Ronkson: Coaching. Creativity. Groups

Whether it be for your own situation, or that of your organisation, using a combination of creative and psychological tools can be a powerful and inventive way of making change.

I am a Group facilitator, Coach, Psychotherapist and Theatre-maker, fascinated by the joint application of creativity, psychology and physical action. I have extensive experience working with groups and individuals, having worked with clients in private practice, in Theatre and community cultural development for 17 years, with 10 years in the mental health & homelessness sectors. My diverse experience allows me to draw upon key elements of theatre: collaboration, body language, spatial dynamics, narrative and dynamic action -which when combined with psychological, systemic, adaptive and coaching tools have a deep transformative impact. I am trained in Process Oriented Psychology, influenced by the principles of Deep Democracy, my skills forged in the fires of communities where I have extensive experience in navigating collaboration and conflict. I am passionate about the role of creativity in both individuals and organisations - and what it offers for innovation, relationships and adaptability in complex and changing territory. I was the Artistic Director of Milk Crate Theatre, and ran group programs for Mission Australia, St Vincent De Paul, Salvation Army, Wesley Mission, Richmond PRA, in Juvenile Justice, CALD & indigenous communities, and in schools. I specialise in Role Play and Forum Theatre, facilitating audience explorations around entrenched societal challenges, and have facilitated consumer groups for Homelessness NSW and run training with the Constable Care Program (WA Police). In 2010 I was listed in the Sydney Magazine’s (Fairfax Media) 100 most influential people for my work within the homeless community of Sydney, driven by my strong belief that everyone has the right to feel confident about themselves and contribute, on their own terms, to social decisions that affect them. I have regularly presented at conferences around the transformative impact of the creative process.