By Sue Jennings The Handbook of Dramatherapy (1st First Edition) [Paperback]

by Sue Jennings

The Handbook of Dramatherapy brings together five authors who have considerable experience working in clinical, artistic and educational fields to provide a fascinating introduction to the major contrasting approaches to dramatherapy. Individually they look at the developmental approach, the use of role theory, the ideas of "the theatre of expression" and "the theatre of healing", and an integrated model of dramatherapy. Each author explains the theoretical basis of the approach, shows how it works in practice in a particular situation and suggests how it might be adapted to other settings. Supporting chapters describe and discuss the history and development of the dramatherapy movement; the differences between dramatherapy and psychodrama; the relationship with play therapy; the relationship with the theatre; assessment and evaluation techniques; and how to develop research appropriate to dramatherapy. A very easy to read introduction to the many facets of dramatherapy, this bookwill be a valuable source of reference to all mental health professionals as well as students of dramatherapy and the theatre.

Genres: Psychology

Unknown Binding

First published December 16, 1993

Reviews

[Nicky Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I first read this book 20 years ago, it inspired me to train to be a Dramatherapist and I have now been practicing as a dramatherapist in mental health settings for 15 years.

It is clear and accessible to a range of people with a personal and/or professional interest in using drama and creative activities to support the mental wellbeing, mental health and emotional development, of both children and adults.

It includes poignant examples of work in practice and remains relevant, despite being written several years ago.