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The Empowered Parent with Dana Baltutis
Welcome to The Empowered Parent Podcast Series 2.
This short series is inspired by the Australia and New Zealand Inaugural Neurodivergence and Wellbeing Conference.
Over the next few episodes, we’ll be shining a light on what it truly means to belong, and celebrating the lives, strengths, and stories of neurodivergent people.
I’ll be speaking with leaders, advocates, and thinkers from across Australia and New Zealand who are pioneering change. Together, we’ll explore how families, schools, and communities can move beyond old deficit views - and instead see neurodivergence as a vital part of human diversity.
This series is about hope, celebration, and possibility. It’s about recognising that there is a place in the world for everyone - and that when we create belonging, we all thrive.
Don’t forget to follow along, share your reflections, and join the conversation. You can connect with me at danabaltutis.com or mytherapyhouse.com.au
Let’s celebrate neurodivergence. Let’s celebrate belonging.
The Empowered Parent with Dana Baltutis
Episode 55: Priya Senroy (Drama and Movement Therapist) - Transforming Lives Through Creative Arts and Collaborative Therapies
Priya Senroy’s journey from aspiring astronaut to pioneering drama therapist is a tale of unexpected turns and transformative experiences. Join us on the Empowered Parent Podcast as Priya shares how her mother's transition from classical dancer to disability educator in India inspired her to harness creativity as a force for change. Through compelling stories, Priya reveals how creative arts therapy has evolved into an evidence-based practice deeply rooted in cultural heritage, transforming lives across continents.
Our conversation uncovers the vibrant world of creative therapies, focusing on the unique dynamics of drama and movement therapy. Priya and I discuss creating safe, expressive spaces through diverse mediums like music and play, highlighting collaborations with disciplines such as speech pathology and occupational therapy. Personal reflections add depth as I relate how motherhood and loss have reshaped my approach to supporting others, emphasizing the importance of self-care and resilience for therapists guiding families through grief and parenting challenges.
https://www.senroycounselling.com/index.html#/
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