An Introduction to Dramatherapy (Creative Therapies in Practice series)

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.

Dorothy Langley, PhD is part-time lecturer at in the School of Applied Psychosocial Studies, University of Plymouth and a practising dramatherapist.