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Exploring Neuro-Dramatic-Play with Dr Sue Jennings

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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

Contact Sue

www.ndpltd.org

https://www.facebook.com/NDPTherapy/

[email protected]

Useful Links

Handbook of neuro-dramatic-play

Healthy Attachments and Neuro-Dramatic-Play

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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

View all podcasts available or visit our SENDcast sessions shop!

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

Contact Sue

www.ndpltd.org

https://www.facebook.com/NDPTherapy/

[email protected]

Useful Links

Handbook of neuro-dramatic-play

Healthy Attachments and Neuro-Dramatic-Play

The SENDcast is powered by B Squared

We have been involved with Special Educational Needs for over 25 years, helping show the small steps of progress pupils with SEND make. B Squared has worked with thousands of schools, we understand the challenges professionals working in SEND face. We wanted a way to support these hardworking professionals - which is why we launched The SENDcast! Click the button below to find out more about how B Squared can help improve assessment for pupils with SEND in your school.

  continue reading

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