Description
Book SynopsisThis book explores applied theatre practice for children in environments of illness and cure and how it can powerfully normalise children's hospitalisation experience. It is an essential tool for making meaning of children's illness, putting it into a fictional context and developing better control of their clinical experiences. It can be central to raising the standards of care and quality of life during illness.
Taken from the author's research and participatory bedside theatre practice in hospitals before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, this book demonstrates new learning about aesthetics, ethics, emotions, stories, puppetry, digital arts and research methodologies about children's health and wellbeing. It provides a selection of ten unique stories told by children inspired by applied theatre practice in paediatrics, cardiac, oncology, neurosurgery, burns units and complex and intensive care wards. Stories aid in understanding the language of children's pai
Trade Review
“Applied Theatre in Paediatrics, Stories, Children and Synergies of Emotions" by Professor Persephone Sextou is a singular triumph in the realm of paediatric theatre and emotional healing. It underscores the critical importance of nurturing emotional well-being in our youngest generation and leaves readers deeply inspired to embark on their own transformative journeys. Highly recommended for anyone looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children through the potent combination of creativity and empathy.
Stelios Kiosses
Psychotherapist
Instructor and Faculty, Harvard University Extension School
Table of Contents1. Hospitalised children’s stories in applied theatre 2. Applied theatre and digital assets on the wards 3. Sick Children’s stories: from patients to story-makers 4. Applied performance, puppetry and hospital tuition 5. Caring enough is never enough: Training actors on emotional Skills 6. The Future: questions and recommendations Appendix A: ‘Rocket-Arts’ or "Simba, the Therapy Dog". The script. Appendix B: "Simba, the Therapy Dog". A digital adaptation. Appendix C: "Lollie the rough collie and the magic kiss". The story.
