Contents
The Book
Nine chapters, read in order or opened at the part you need tonight.
1IntroductionWhat contact improv is, its principles, and the philosophy behind facilitation.2The Culture & Care of TouchWhy touch is a human need, how our culture wounded it, and the non-sexual intention of the container.3The Facilitator's RoleHolding the container, reading the room, your voice and presence.4Safety, Consent & CareThe non-negotiables — physical safety, consent culture, injury prevention.5Building Trust & Opening the GroupThe Authentic Relating bridge — how to help a slow-to-trust group open, with 12 relational games.6Designing a SessionThe session arc, timing, group sizes, choosing your floor & space, and sample lesson plans.7Grounding, Breath & EnergyA somatic toolkit — breathwork, yoga, and qigong for centering, embodiment, and safe warm-up.8The Games LibraryThe deck — 34 games across five difficulty tiers plus a group/ensemble set.9AppendicesPlaylists, troubleshooting, a glossary, and further reading.