Dramatherapy Ireland

Dramatherapy is the intentional and systematic use of
drama processes to achieve psychological growth and
change. The goals of Dramatherapy are rooted in
psychotherapy whilst the tools are derived from theatre.

Dramatherapy is a Creative Arts Therapy that does not
rely solely on vocal articulation to express emotions or
explore personal issues. Dramatherapy enables
clients to express and work through problems through a
variety of forms: Creative expression, dramatic text,
story, role play, movement, ritual.

An opportunity is provided in the Dramatherapy session
to process the difficulties encountered in life through
the safety of dramatic distance and re-enactment of life
events. The aims of a Dramatherapy session include
exploring ideas and possibilities, issues and problems,
expressing and exploring feelings; developing
spontaneity and imagination and creativity; improving
self image and self confidence; developing social and
relationship skills.

Dramatherapy can be applied in a one-one setting or in
a group therapy setting. Dramatherapy does not rely on
the client having any drama or theatre experience. It’s
goal is to enable the client to build self confidence,
increased awareness and experiment with different
ways of thinking, feeling and behaving.

Dramatherapists work in a variety of settings including:

		Education
		Individual, Group and Family Therapies
		Children with behavioural, emotional and learning
		difficulties.
		Training/Rehabilitation Centres
		Management Training
		Team Building
		Staff Support
		Prison and Probation Services
		Mental Health
		Learning Disabilities
		Physical Disabilities
		Behavioural Difficulties
		Hospice Care and the Elderly