Dramatherapy can be used in different settings such as creches, schools, hospitals, mental heath centres, day centres, prisons and businesses. It can be applicable to individuals, groups, couples and families.
Dramatherapy is a psychological therapy that uses storytelling, drama and other creative interventions to help individuals feel empowered and understood. We don’t sit down in a scary room with bright lights and talk about your problems. It’s a fun and playful approach to therapy. We create stories and imaginary lands. We play pretend and become different characters. We use a wide range of creative techniques to help explore and express what cannot be said.
We support your children and foster their emotional wellbeing through the power of creativity and play.
Sometimes talking about your own story is too difficult. Imaginative stories offer a safe distance for Individuals to explore their issues in a hypothetical way. We tailor our therapy to your needs and focus on exploring an issue creatively.
Autism
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication.
We are passionate about our belief that play, drama and creativity have the power to empower your children to live a fulfilled and happy life with strong coping skills
"If you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism."
Dr. Stephen Shore
Attachment Issues
An attachment disorder is a type of mood or behavioral disorder that affects a person's ability to form and maintain relationships. These disorders typically develop in childhood. They can result when a child is unable to have a consistent emotional connection with a parent or primary caregiver.
Attachment theory deals with how people form emotional bonds. The way that a person learns to form and maintain relationships primarily stems from their initial interactions with a parent or primary caregiver during childhood
“Attachment is the strongest block to realization.”
Neem Karoli Baba
Emotional, Social, and Behavioural Disorder
Behavioral disorders, also known as disruptive behavioral disorders, are the most common reasons that parents are told to take their kids for mental health assessments and treatment. Behavioral disorders are also common in adults. If left untreated in childhood, these disorders can negatively affect a person’s ability to hold a job and maintain relationships.
We are experts in this field and will ensure they do everything so that you get the very best possible arrangement for your needs.
“The best use of imagination is creativity and the worst use of imagination is anxiety.”
Deepak Chopra
Intellectual Disability
Intellectual disability is identified as mild (most people with intellectual disability are in this category), moderate or severe. The symptoms of intellectual disability begin during childhood or adolescence. Delays in language or motor skills may be seen by age two. However, mild levels of intellectual disability may not be identified until school age when a child may have difficulty with academics.
We are experts in this field and will ensure they do everything so that you get the very best possible arrangement for your needs.
“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.”
Francis of Assisi
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.
We allow children to rehearse other ways of responding or reacting to situations. This gives them a repertoire of coping mechanisms.
“A great loss brings up an emotional storm that opens up a hidden reservoir of childhood pain”
Pete Walker
Grief
Bereavement and grief encompass a range of feelings from deep sadness to anger. Grief is not limited to feelings of sadness. It can also involve guilt, yearning, anger, and regret.
When kids face life challenges and don't know how to cope, they may act out or change their behaviour suddenly. They can become anxious, angry, stressed, depressed or they may have difficulty making friends.
We use playful approach to therapy to help your children explore and express what cannot be said.
“Tears shed for another person are not a sign of weakness. They are a sign of a pure heart.”
José N. Harris
Dementia
Dementia is a general term for symptoms affecting memory, communication, and thinking. Although the likelihood of having dementia increases with age, it is not a normal part of aging.
Dramatherapy is a psychological therapy that uses storytelling, drama and other creative interventions to help feel empowered and understood.
“Dementia is our most-feared illness, more than heart disease or cancer”
David Perlmutter
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are about more than food. Eating disorders are a range of psychological conditions that cause unhealthy eating habits to develop. They might start with an obsession with food, body weight, or body shape.
In severe cases, eating disorders can cause serious health consequences and may even result in death if left untreated.
We are experts in this field and will ensure they do everything so that you get the very best possible arrangement for your needs.
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