In this episode, we speak with Porkodi Pallianappan about the scope of arts as an adaptive healing medium and what it means for marginalised communities, especially in the context of India.
Arts-based therapy practices emphasise using creative and diverse media to develop a therapeutic relationship and offer a potential alternative to talking-based therapies. Arts-based interventions have proven to be much more effective for communities around the world under constant stress.
We talk with Porkodi Pallianappan a professional trained in arts-based therapy interventions about the scope of arts as an adaptive healing medium and what it means for marginalised communities, especially in the context of India.
Porkodi Palaniappan is an Art Therapist and Founder of Better Chances. Better Chances works towards building inclusive societies where friends and neighbours support those with mental health issues live on their own. She also headed the Larrence Charitable Trust, a home for destitute children and was also involved in other activities related to child welfare during this job stint.