Theatre for Children in Hospital - The Gift of Compassion (Paperback)

Recent decades have seen a new appreciation develop for applied theatre and the role of arts-based activities in health care. 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.

General

Imprint:	Intellect Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2016
Authors:	Persephone Sextou
Dimensions:	229 x 178 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Cloth over boards
Pages:	205
ISBN-13:	978-1-78320-645-2
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Paediatric medicine > General Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Occupational therapy > Creative therapy (eg art, music, drama) Promotions
LSN:	1-78320-645-4
Barcode:	9781783206452

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