Introduction to Dramatherapy

 This one day workshop will provide you with a basic understanding of the use of drama in therapy

and demonstrates its benefit to a wide variety of client groups
Although the core philosophy of the approach draws from Jungian, Psychodynamic and Gestalt principals, participants will be invited to explore and discuss how their own personal philosophy or psychotherapeutic approach can be enriched by Dramatherapy’s constructs and structures.

The course is open to all trainees and qualified Counsellors and Psychotherapists only
(5 CPD hours certificate will be issued to participants that will attend the whole day)

What will the course cover?

• Some theory behind Dramatherapy (conceptual sources, elements, techniques, stages and some of the models);
• Metaphors and Role Play: the use of and the importance of in Dramatherapy;
• Basic assessment framework;
• Some examples of the use of Dramatherapy in specific settings

What can I expect to achieve?

• Awareness of what Dramatherapy is
• Awareness of some of the structures and exercises that encompass Dramatherapy

About the facilitator

I am a qualified Dramatherapist and Person-Centred Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist, EMDR Accredited Practitioner, Supervisor and Trauma Therapist with more than 20 years post qualification experience. I have extensive experience working with a variety of clients’ issues; abuse, addiction, sexuality, cultural issues and identity, depression and child sexual abuse. I have facilitated Person-Centred Dramatherapy Groups for Women, Person-Centred Support Groups and Personal Development Workshops for women affected by domestic violence. I have also facilitated various one-day Workshops on ‘Using Masks’ and ‘Puppetry in Therapy’ as well as co-facilitated workshops on ‘Therapeutic Drumming’. I have performed, directed, devised and produced a number of shows for “Third Eye Theatre Co.” and specialised in physical theatre focusing on masks, mime and puppetry.