The Art of Healing is an interdisciplinary research project that is studying the potential for the arts and art-based therapies to support the mental health and wellbeing of children affected by conflict.

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Kashmir, Pulwama and Dolphin School

The investigation is taking place in Kashmir, one of the most militarised areas in the world where everyday life is impacted by political and social crises as well as moments of violence and unrest. Our primary objective is to draw on the healing power of the arts to provide forms of expression and healing to children in the area. We are doing this through collaboration with the Dolphin International School in Pulwama who have integrated arts activities into their curriculum and school activities.

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Arts activities and arts-based therapies are being designed to support a range of outcomes. These include supporting a sense of belonging, group working and emotional expression. Another important part of the programme is to facilitate the children’s agency, self-esteem and pride through creative processes. This work is being conducted over one year during which time 30 students (ages 11 to 15) are exploring activities such as painting, drawing, puppetry, and movement as a means to express themselves as individuals and as members of a ‘collective’.

The Art of Healing is funded as part of the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) through the Arts and Humanities Research Council’s urgency programme.

Participating Institutions
University of the West of England, Bristol
Middlesex University
Bath Spa University
Katkatha Puppet Arts Trust
Vikramjeet Sinha
Dolphin International School

Principal investigator: Dr. Michael Buser   Email: Contact form   Tel: +44 (0) 11732 83075

Centre for Sustainable Planning and Environments, Room 3Q13, University of the West of England,
Bristol, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, BS16 1QY, United Kingdom