How can storytelling be used to heal? In episode 52 with Jazmine, a Lebanese-Australian a bilingual storyteller, we discuss the benefits of storytelling craft for both for the immigrant experience, but also as a medical tool. The daughter of a multilingual and multi-faith family, Jazmine is a domestic violence worker, writer, educator and oral bilingual storyteller and performer studying creative arts, and health and wellbeing. Through storytelling, she empowers marginalized communities using creative arts for therapy and education. Jasmine's programs cater to refugees, children with various backgrounds, and those facing health issues. We also talk about how oral storytelling is at risk due to modern educational trends moving away from traditional narrative forms. Jasmine aims to preserve ancient wisdom by reviving Nasreddin stories which are rich in moral teachings to help foster empathy, connection, and resilience-building skills essential for personal growth beyond academic settings. Don't miss this one!

Links to connect with Jazmine
https://www.youtube.com/beauxpetitsenfants
https://www.instagram.com/beauxpetitsenfants/
https://www.jasmineb.com.au/

Notes:

• 🏝️ Diversity in Sydney:  
• Jasmine grew up in a linguistically diverse area with over 60 languages spoken.
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• 📚 Storytelling Benefits:  
• Jasmine highlights storytelling's importance for the immigrant experience and as a medical tool.
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• 🗣️ Bilingual Storytelling:  
• Jasmine discusses her experience with bilingual storytelling, embracing her uniqueness through languages.
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• 🏫 Multilingual Schools:  
• Discussion on how schools handle various languages, especially in regions with many language speakers.
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• 👩‍🏫 Teaching Languages:  
• Jasmine speaks about teaching Arabic and the differences between formal and informal Arabic.
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• 🎭 Career Change to Storytelling:  
• Jasmine transitioned to storytelling, emphasizing the emotional and inclusive aspects of the craft.
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• 📖 Storytelling Programs:  
• Jasmine describes her creative programs for newly arrived refugees and children, promoting diversity and language skills.
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• 🌍 Cultural Inclusion:  
• Jasmine emphasizes the importance of celebrating diversity through storytelling.
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• 🎤 Multilingual Performances:  
• Jasmine adapts her storytelling to audiences speaking various languages, ensuring inclusivity.
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• 📚 Storytelling Research:  
• Discussing the practical applications of storytelling and creative arts in education and community development.

Timeline

• 07:45 - Personal reflection on embracing diversity through storytelling.
• 09:15 - Being raised multi-lingual 
• 10:48 - Contrasting Arabic and English writing systems.
• 13:02 - Storytelling as a career. 
• 21:57 - Importance of storytelling for language development in children.
• 24:35 - Adapting storytelling to diverse language audiences.
• 29:46 - Storytelling and its impact on children.
• 34:14 - Use of creative arts in communit

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