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Indian Storytelling Network

Chandigarh

Storytellers (and other Story Experts)

1) Shivani Dhillion.

Shivani Dhillon.

Shivani Dhillon, an ex-BBC journalist, is a therapeutic storyteller, and the founder of Samvid- Stories & Beyond, an initiative that uses the powerful tool of storytelling as therapy for children and young adults who have physical and cognitive challenges, and mental health issues. She has been doing this work with children and young adults for many years.

Lovingly called "Shivani Aunty" and "Jibber Jabber", she specialises in working with people who have intellectual challenges, helping them to understand concepts, to address behaviour issues, and to learn more about their own emotions.

Shivani also believes that stories make it easier to explain to neurotypical society about diversity and inclusion.

In 2012, she started "Down Syndrome Support Group India", a support group for people who have Down Syndrome and their families. Shivani is blessed with a daughter who has Down Syndrome, and this became her driving force in this field. In all, Shivani is the mother of three children.

Shivani is constantly striving to make this world more accepting and empathetic towards people who have challenges. For her work in this sector, Shivani won the "Social Impact Award" in 2021 from the University of Westminster, UK.

A photo is here.

Contact

8283812779

shivani.dhillon03@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/Samvidstories

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