"Drama therapy is the intentional use of drama and/or theater processes to achieve therapeutic goals."
- North American Drama Therapy Association (NADTA)
"Dramatherapy is a form of psychological therapy in which all of the performance arts are utilised within the therapeutic relationship."
- British Association of Dramatherapists
(BADTh)
01
Who is Dramatherapy for?
Dramatherapy is for individuals of ALL ages and one does NOT need to have previous experience or skill in acting, theatre or drama to benefit from Dramatherapy.
02
What issues can Dramatherapy help address?
Dramatherapy can help with a range of issues such as attachment, behavioural problems, depression and anxiety, school difficulties, confidence issues, trauma, family and peer problems, identity issues, eating and food related problems etc.
03
What is the role of the Dramatherapist during the use of these artistic interventions?
The Dramatherapist establishes a safe environment for individuals to express their narratives, articulate emotions, set goals, and either achieve them or experience catharsis.
04
What does Dramatherapy look like in practice?
Dramatherapy pays equal attention to the mind & body within the dramatic context and makes use of a range of artistic interventions such as symbols & metaphor, movement, play, storytelling, mask & puppet work, character development, dramatic enactment, improv etc.
05
How do the artistic interventions used in Dramatherapy help an individual?
The use of artistic interventions allow individuals to explore their presenting difficulties in one of the 2 following ways:
1. In a direct manner using the life-drama connection.
2. In an indirect manner using a metaphorical approach
06
How does Dramatherapy help those who undergo the process?
Individuals embarking on the journey acquire the ability to foster psychological, emotional, and social development, mastering the skills needed to sustain enduring personal growth.
For further information
-
To explore more aspects of Dramatherapy, please visit the BADth (British Association of Dramatherapists) website.
-
To explore the fascinating world of dramatherapy in the Indian setting and track its growth over time, head over to Drama Therapy India's Instagram page.