Drama as Therapy Volume 1: Theory, Practice and Research

Drama as Therapy describes and defines dramatherapy. It provides in one volume: a definition of the core processes at work in dramatherapy a clear description of how to structure sessions a thorough review of techniques a wide range of examples from clinical practice new unpublished material on the European origins of dramatherapy At the heart of the book is a description of the nine core processes which define how and why dramatherapy can offer the opportunity for change. Also included are step-by-step breakdowns of ways of working, along with specific illustrations from practice with a broad range of clients. Dramatherapy's approaches to role, play, mask, ritual, performance and script are all described. Offering an integrated theory of dramatherapy combined with practical guidance and clinical examples, Drama as Therapy will be an indispensable text for dramatherapy students internationally and all those working with drama therapeutically.Phil Jones is the author of 'Drama as Therapy Volume 1: Theory, Practice and Research', published 1996 under ISBN 9780415099707 and ISBN 0415099706.