Self Help
Self Help explores mental health through the lens of a relationship between therapist and patient using Movenglish, a movement language in development that directly corresponds to English. The Movenglish translation of spoken conversations is complemented by fragmented and deconstructed phrases, embodying a ceaseless yet hopeful striving toward balance between thought and feeling, mind and body, self and other. A dialogue serves as the foundation for the piece, which is structured as a series of appointments and includes repeating structures that reflect feelings of stagnancy and cycle that arise during any healing process.
“We really enjoyed this piece. When it ended, we couldn’t speak for several minutes and had tears in our eyes. Charly & Eriel created a space of intimacy and connection that was very moving. As people that struggle with anxiety and mental health difficulties, we felt understood and realized that many people go through similar struggles.
The fact that the story is not fully legible made us realize that you never really know what people are going through. Sometimes even the “easiest” actions, like taking the bus or going for a walk, can be a huge obstacle for someone.
We highly recommend watching this piece. It has truly been a gift to experience it.”
Arts On Site, 2024
