Judith Ruskay Rabinor, PhD - Teachers Make a Difference - Stan Kaplan

The transcript discusses Dr. Stan Kaplan's experiential learning approach, emphasizing involvement for effective learning. It highlights the use of experiential exercises in therapy to evoke fresh memories and expand perspectives. An example is given of a Mother's Day workshop where participants create rituals to recall memories, demonstrating the power of experiential techniques in both education and therapy.

What is the key principle of Dr. Stan Kaplan's approach to learning?

• Listening to lectures

• Involvement in the learning process

• Memorization through repetition

• Reading textbooks

How does the speaker suggest accessing fresh memories in therapy?

• By guiding clients through visualization exercises

• By having clients listen to music

• By asking clients to write essays

• By encouraging clients to rehearse stories

What does the speaker find ineffective in therapy?

• Asking clients to visualize their childhood

• Encouraging clients to tell rehearsed stories

• Involving clients in creative activities

• Using experiential exercises

What is the purpose of the Mother's Day ritual exercise?

• To teach gardening skills

• To practice storytelling

• To help individuals remember specific memories of their mothers

• To create a new family tradition

What items might participants consider placing on the altar in the Mother's Day exercise?

• A toy, a game, and a puzzle

• A musical instrument, a map, and a clock

• A photograph, a painting, and a sculpture

• A piece of jewelry, a book, and a candle