INTERMISSION | A Performing Arts Well-Being Day

Rosemary (Rosie) comes from an extensive history of using drama and theatre to explore potentially difficult and sensitive themes and issues. She has two Masters Degrees in both Applied Theatre and in Counselling and often combines her knowledge of these two fields throughout her practice. As a freelance applied theatre practitioner, facilitator and educator, Rosie has taught drama in numerous schools in Singapore, both in curriculum and CCA. She runs workshops and projects exploring themes of self-care, sexual assault trauma, self-harm, communication, leadership and understanding mental health.

Xu Ning is a registered trauma-informed art therapist at Solace Art Psychotherapy, working with children, youths, and adults who experience complex trauma. With a Masters in Art Therapy and Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (Hons), she believes that her work as an art psychotherapist not only comprises journeying with her clients to work through their traumas and challenges, but it is also about improving their overall well-being and state of life.

Evelyn graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Masters in Music Therapy and Bachelor of Arts (Music & Psychology), with a concentration in Neuropsychology. She is also the Past President of the Association of Music Therapy (Singapore) and current Director of Prospect Music Therapy. Evelyn’s professional practice includes work in psychiatric facilities, paediatric hospitals, and dementia care. She has also designed and conducted music therapy groups for preventative mental health.

Shi Han is a registered Dance Movement Therapist and Integrative Psychotherapist with a background in Dance and Psychology. She has worked with a variety of populations and settings in mental health for over 13 years. Following the completion of her Masters in Dance Movement Psychotherapy in the UK, she returned to Singapore in 2019 to establish wider access to Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) in Singapore. In 2021, Shi Han founded Movemental, a social enterprise that addresses mental health issues through creative movement and therapeutic dance.

Ambre Lee is an accredited Dramatherapist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the United Kingdom, as well as a member of the British Association of Dramatherapists (BADth). Her approach towards therapy is highly collaborative, harnessing the creative and embodied processes. Ambre’s practice focuses on creating a safe and nurturing space for exploration through stories, movement, objects, art, voice, and play, where appropriate.