Recent decades have seen a new appreciation develop for Applied Theatre and the role of art in arts-based activities in healthcare. This book looks specifically at the place of theatre for children who are hospitalized; showing how powerfully it can enhance their social and mental well-being. Child-led performances; for example; can be used as a technique to distract young patients from hospitalization; prepare them for painful procedures; and teach them calming techniques to control their own pre- or post-operative stress. Persephone Sextou details the key theoretical contexts and practical features of theatre for; children; in the process offering motivation; guidance and inspiration for practitioners who want to incorporate performance into their treatment regimen.
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