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An Introduction to Dramatherapy
- Dorothy Langley - University of Plymouth, UK
December 2006 | 184 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
Illustrated throughout with vivid examples from dramatherapy sessions, An Introduction to Dramatherapy shows how drama can be used in an intentional and directional way to achieve constructive change with individuals or groups. In particular, the book highlights the power of drama as a therapeutic medium because of its foundations in metaphor, power which can be harnessed through the use of techniques such as role play, enactment, story-telling and the use of puppets and masks.
The book provides a welcome overview for readers who are new to the field and an excellent starting point for further study.
The book provides a welcome overview for readers who are new to the field and an excellent starting point for further study.
What Is Dramatherapy?
Theory into Practice
Preparing for Dramatherapy
Beginning a Dramatherapy Session
Applying Dramatherapy
The Heart of Dramatherapy
Dramatherapy and 'Mental Illness'
Dramatherapy and Other Forms of Disorder of Mind
Other Client Groups and Dramatherapy
Clearly ordered content of relevance to students & professionals in this area. Accessible and useful
Cass School of Education, University of East London
January 15, 2015
This is a very good introduction to this fascinating field of work. I would definitely recommend this book to my undergraduate dissertation students with an interest in this area.
Education , Manchester Metropolitan University
September 18, 2013
Useful guide!
HE Care, Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education
January 11, 2011
