Hip Hop as Therapy: Dr. Jian Jones’ Approach to Occupational Therapy & Occupational Science [Video]

Hip Hop as Therapy: Dr. Jian Jones’ Approach to Occupational Therapy & Occupational Science

“The future of occupation is Hip Hop. There’s gonna be more occupational science research that includes Hip Hop, the different elements of Hip Hop, the different ways that Hip Hop has inspired individuals to participate in different tasks, as well as the therapy aspect from the examples that I gave previously.” — Dr. Jian Jones

In this captivating episode of Hip Hop Can Save America!, host Manny Faces and guest Dr. Jian Jones delve into the innovative ways Hip Hop culture is reshaping the field of occupational therapy. Dr. Jones, an assistant professor at Florida A&M University, shares her groundbreaking approach to integrating Hip Hop themes into the occupational therapy curriculum

“Merging Hip Hop culture with occupational therapy gives young people agency and a way to be seen and heard,” Dr. Jones explains, highlighting the empowering nature of this cultural integration. The episode also tackles deeper issues such as occupational injustices faced by people of color in predominantly white fields, the role of racial biases in healthcare, and the significance of culturally relevant therapeutic interventions.

Watch as Dr. Jones and Manny Faces discuss the need for the industry to embrace the positive impact of Hip Hop and push back against its negative portrayal in mainstream media.

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