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Episode Summary

Dr. Luke Allder, an applied performance and visual artist practitioner, joins me to discuss the Attune Project, a large-scale research initiative exploring creativity and mental health in adolescents with adverse childhood experiences. Luke, based at the University of Kent, collaborates with a multidisciplinary team across Oxford, Leeds, and Falmouth to develop innovative approaches to youth mental health support.

Luke shares insights into various strands of delivery, where creative workshops—including collage, animation, and dance—were used to engage young people in discussions about their mental health, identifying key protective and risk factors. These findings informed the development of "Validating Voices," a professional toolkit designed to help educators, charities, and healthcare workers foster meaningful conversations with young people about validation and well-being. Throughout our time together, Luke shared his challenges and successes of integrating creative methodologies into mental health support. The conversation highlights the power of creativity, validation, and lived experience in supporting young people through adversity. Thank you Luke for your time.

Lukes links:

Website - https://www.attuneproject.com/https/wwwattuneprojectcom/what-is-validating-voices

https://kar.kent.ac.uk/100356/

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