Kickstart Change--Advantages of Role-Playing

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Facilitates expression of attitudes and feelings.

Helps make the learning and problem-solving process more fun.

• Provides opportunities to explore and work on areas of uncertainty.

• Develops sympathy and understanding for ourselves and others.

• Provides a chance to practice real life situations in a safe setting--experiential learning.

• Boosts confidence

• Helps individuals to adapt to the moods and expression of a given situation.

• Develops skills in interviewing and social interaction.

• Develops sensitivity to the feelings of others.

• Develops awareness of self and others.
• Develops the ability to observe and analyze situations.
• Helps individuals practice specific behaviors in a real life situation with fear of making a mistake.
• Helps minimize shyness and inhibitions.
• Helps individuals make adjustments.
• Facilitates creativity and imagination.
• Encourages individuals to be themselves, including using familiar language, to aid in more productive and less stressful conversations.