This blog explores the therapeutic potential of storytelling and drama in trauma recovery. The article begins by outlining the benefits of these methods, such as emotional expression, narrative reconstruction, and community cohesion. It then delves into a range of case studies from around the world that take different approaches: Blesma's Generation R program in Britain helps veterans share experiences with youth; 'The Two Worlds of Charlie F' offers a raw portrayal of soldie

In December 2023, the Centre for Strategic and International Studies in the US published a report ‘ From the Ground Up: Demining Farmland and Improving Access to Fertilizer to Restore Ukraine’s Agricultural Production ’. The report highlighted the urgent need for ‘the safe and expeditious demining of Ukraine’s farmland and increasing farmers’ access to fertilizer’ recognising that this is essential not just to Ukraine’s recovery, but to food security worldwide. The report con

War wreaks havoc on societies, leaving individuals and communities struggling to come to terms with the brutalisation of their worlds. Often manifesting as post-traumatic stress, it can leave people in shock, or be triggered long after the event. In Ukraine, the need for psycho-social support far exceeds the availability of trained professionals, leading to research into ways of responding to the trauma in a way that can be scaled, across groups, communities and the country a

Amputees often face a long and unpredictable journey from stabilisation to rehabilitation. This is never more so than at the start of the...