When Aruna enrolled on a Performing Arts course in early 2023 she had no previous experience of acting or singing.
However, Aruna saw the class as an opportunity to challenge herself and to increase her self-confidence. Having suffered with depression for many years, Aruna has previously found her condition a barrier to accessing education.
At the beginning, she again struggled with her mental health. However, she has persevered and developed effective self-help tools to overcome this. Her attendance is now brilliant.
Aruna uses the performing arts class as a wellbeing platform and shares her strategies to find inner peace and relaxation with her fellow classmates.
Aruna has had to step out of her comfort zone numerous times while exploring how to use her voice and body to express herself and to convey stories. This personal growth has given her the confidence to take the lead in many performances during the course.
The skills she has learned in performing arts have also created opportunities outside of the classroom. Aruna is very interested in Buddhism and meditation and now has the confidence to lead sessions and guide people on a positive and spiritual journey - out in the community.
We are excited to see where Aruna’s personal journey will take her. It has been a privilege to see her blossom.
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