The Role of Arts in Medical Training & Patient Care with Alexandra Coulter
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Can creativity truly transform healthcare? Alexandra Coulter, the visionary Director of the National Centre for Creative Health (NCCH), shares her insights on this topic.
Together, we explore how integrating art forms like dancing, singing, and crafts into healthcare settings can uplift physical and mental well-being. Over the past twenty years, the public perception of the nexus of art and health has matured, and Alexandra offers a unique vantage point on this evolution. From initial hospital initiatives to contemporary social prescribing practices, we unpack the myriad benefits of creative health and the pressing need to articulate these advantages more compellingly to the broader public.
By advocating for a cultural shift that makes creativity accessible to everyone, Alexandra shares how its therapeutic power and potential to complement traditional therapies.
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