Pivot practices
TO CURB ANXIETY & STRESS
Chicago, IL & worldwide virtually
Creative mental health workshops that use improv, artistic explaoration, and reflection to help participants transform stress inro self-awareness
Pivot Practices (and Le Petite Pivot, adapted for children and youth) are creative and educational workshops that incorporate improv exercises to practice presence, flexibility, and connection. In a secure and supportive environment, and under expert facilitation, participants will be introduced to a range of real-time tools that can help manage stress and anxiety: the art of the pivot.
mental health meets moevement:
the art of the pivot
sample offerings
le petite pivot
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP TRAININGS
EXPLORE TOOLS FOR REAL-TIME
EMOTION REGULATION
USE IMPROV TO PRACTICE FLEXIBILITY AND CONNECTION
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS
FOR SCHOOL-AGED YOUTH
MAKE SPACE FOR CREATIVITY AS A COPING SKILL
REFLECT ON HOW PLAY
CAN LEAD TO PEACE
Pivot practices
AS seen with
Eliza Fisher is a Chicago-based producer, creative strategist, and mental health advocate. She’s the founder of Pivot or Panic—a brand and movement born from crisis, built for healing. Eliza blends storytelling, strategy, and advocacy to promote honest, human-centered work. From curating branded experiences to managing artists and hosting mental health events, she leads with connection, transparency, and unfiltered truth that resonates.
PIVOT OR PANIC founder | ceo
ABOUT THE EDUCATORS
Eliza Fisher
Molly Fisher is a teaching artist, educator, and improviser with over 13 years in Chicago’s creative community. Holding advanced degrees in Acting and Special Education, she brings a rare blend of artistic depth and educational insight to her work. At The Second City—where she’s taught for over a decade—Molly developed Improv for Anxiety and specializes in building inclusive, imaginative spaces for personal growth. Through improvisation, play, and dialogue, she helps people of all ages explore their inner world and create lasting behavioral change.
MFA, MA | PIVOT OR PANIC CO-founder
Molly Fisher
