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Dr. Sue Jennings' keynote speech at the BADth Conference 2024 was a dynamic and interactive session focused on Neuro-Dramatic-Play (NDP). She explained NDP as a combination of brain activity, relational interaction, and playful creativity, essential for healthy psychological development. The session included theoretical insights on early attachment and practical activities like storytelling and improvisation, illustrating the importance of creativity and play in therapy. The audience engaged in creating and sharing stories, fostering a lively and connected atmosphere. Sue's talk highlighted the universal nature of NDP across cultures and its role in secure attachment and development.

Check out the new website for the Community for Allied Health Professions research.

Read the latest updates on: Stroke Association fellowship awards; Research Internship Programme; Impact of music therapy on health outcomes; Music therapy research conference; Research career scheme; Community Rehab network; Research in Rehab conference; and Music Therapy PhD funding.

The University of Leicester and UCL are inviting you to take part in a national research study, to help inform improvements in how healthcare staff are supported in their roles and understand why people leave or change roles.

The CHWA 2025 Awards are now open for nominations until the end of the month! The categories (Collective Power, Practising Well, Healthy People and Planet) aim to highlight the most innovative practice in creative health.

The Playground Theatre are running FREE arts workshops for older LGBTQ+ people, in an exciting collaboration with Saatchi Gallery and Age UK. The sessions are all at Saatchi Gallery on Kings Road, Fridays 11-13:00, with no need to commit to anything.

from Allied Health Profession Scotland BADth representative, Genevieve Smyth.

The aim of A&A is to inform, to stimulate, (sometimes) to educate, and to foster dialogue and praxis of considered thoughts from all sectors of the globe regarding concerns and ideas that relate to the intersection of psychosocial issues and the political. Join their free, online conference on 7th December.