Persephone Sextou is a professor in applied theatre for health and wellbeing and the director of the Sidney De Haan Research Centre at Canterbury Christ Church University. She is a leading expert in participatory dramas for sick children in hospitals with 30 years of experience in academia around the world. She is the proud mother of two and the author of Theatre for Children in Hospital: The Gift of Compassion.
"“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"