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Exploring Neuro-Dramatic-Play with Dr Sue Jennings
In this week’s episode, Dr Sue Jennings, a leading expert in neuro-dramatic play and drama therapy, joins Dale to explore Neuro-Dramatic-Play (NDP). Sue explains that NDP is an attachment-based approach designed to help children, particularly those with negative early experiences, build connections through play. She emphasises the critical role of early attachment, noting that it begins even before birth and is essential for healthy emotional development. Sue shares her incredible stories having worked across over 30 countries, including her time living with a tribal community in Malaysia.
Dale and Sue explore three main types of play: rhythmic play, which promotes calm and connection through structured activities; messy play, which encourages exploration and experimentation, vital for cognitive and social development; and dramatic play, allowing children to express emotions and process experiences in a safe environment. Sue also highlights the importance of creating safe spaces for children, especially during transitions and periods of change.
“I think too often children are being treated like little grown-ups rather than as children.”
Dr Sue Jennings
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About Dr Sue Jennings
Early career in theatre as dancer and actor; innovator Neuro-Dramatic-Play (NDP) and Dramatherapy in the UK, Greece, Romania, Malaysia, China, India. Doctoral research in Malaysian rain forest, living with tribal people for 18 mths, with my 3 children. NDP training courses on line for participants from over 30 countries. Passionate about healthy early child development. Published over 50 books on NDP, drama, play, therapeutic play and drama, storytelling, attachment
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