What are Drama and Movement Therapeutic Practices?
Drama and Movement based therapeutic practices are embodied modalities which are active and experiential.
This therapeutic coaching approach can provide the context for participants to:
- Tell their stories
- Set goals and solve problems
- Express feelings
- Achieve catharsis
Through dramatic activities such as:
- Role playing
- Enactments
- Movement and expressive Dance
- Drama games
- Storytelling
- Puppets
- Mask work…
The depth and breadth of inner experience can be actively explored and interpersonal relationship skills can be enhanced.
When using Drama therapeutic techniques we may make use of archetypes, text, performance, or ritual to enrich the therapeutic and creative process.
The theoretical foundation of drama therapy lies in drama, theater, psychology, psychotherapy, anthropology, play, and interactive and creative processes.
Note: I only do drama and movement therapy with clients who are inclined to do this type of work. But do keep in mind you DON’T need to be a performer or an artist to experience the benefits of this type of therapeutic practice.
