Theater as a tool of resistance among children and adolescents in Palestine
Guido Veronese, Federica Cavazzoni
Moving from a socio-ecological and systemic theoretical framework, the authors introduce a community-oriented trauma intervention model, in order to prevent and contain traumatic reactions in children exposed to military and political violence. The intervention was developed in the Gaza Strip, through theatre, narrating fairy tales and the expressive arts. The aim was to support the resilience of children living in these areas, increase their wellbeing, support the process of resistance to trauma and increase the level of community participation through active involvement in expressive-experiential activities.
Keywords
Political violence, intervention, trauma