A group of #stroke survivors trusted us to develop a play script from their personal stories of trauma, survival, #resilience, growth & disability pride. They learned playmaking skills, & performed the piece.
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#StrokeStories @ABCTV
@HMRIAustralia @rehabinnovat @StrokeBrainPRC @HNEHealth @strokeCRE @blackdoginst @georgeinstitute
#ArtsForHealth #theatre #playmaking #DevisedTheatre #stroke #rehabilitation
Only around 6% published rehab studies have examined cognitive function, mood or well-being in people w/ long-term stroke
But, you cannot be what you cannot see.
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![Two white people with grey hair sitting at a desk, smiling.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EcPfScvU0AEPOWY.jpg)
He was an awarded theatre professional, script writer, set designer, director, stage manager and play actor who owned and operated the Intimate Theatre Company in #Newcastle for 16 years. He lived through three strokes.
![Man with grey hair and glasses, smiling for the camera](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EcPhIRlU4AEa_QB.jpg)
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She advised the research team around how to optimise the group learning environment & ensure participants feel valued, through attention to language and sharing of power.
![a row of people seated; camera is focussed on a grey-haired](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EcPq01KU4AAYq_q.jpg)
We need $$ to test how well #StrokeStories works as a rehab therapy, but we already know that it positions #stroke survivors as educators & experts in their lived experience.
Bev's been #zooming & has gathered the group together & they're shaping an online version.
Who wants to fund this?!
![screenshot of zoom meeting with 4 people, smiling](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EcPutWzUMAEsdAQ.jpg)