“Your soul knows the geography of your destiny. Your soul alone has the map of your future, therefore you can trust this indirect, oblique side of yourself. If you do, it will take you where you need to go, but more important it will teach you a kindness of rhythm in your journey.”
― John O'Donohue, Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom
― John O'Donohue, Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom
“Dramatherapy
Q; Do I need to be able to act to participate in dramatherapy?
No. Dramatherapy helps people to use their creativity to work on issues that are important to them. It does this by using Dramatic and Theatrical processes which are explained to the client but you do NOT have to act to make use of Dramatherapy.
Q: Do I have to role play in front of other people?
No. You will not have to do anything you do not want to do. While Dramatherapy can involve the process of taking on roles - this is only done if the client wants to do this. There are many other ways in which Dramatherapy can work with a client. For example through storymaking, using scripts, movement, sound etc.
Q: Do I have to dress up?
No. Again. You do not have to do anything that you do not want to do. In Dramatherapy the methods used are chosen to suit the client and what he/she is comfortable with. The use of costume and dressing up will only be used where appropriate and so long as the client is happy to do so.
Q: Is dramatherapy always done in a group?
No. Dramatherapy can be done with individuals and in a group setting.
Q: Will I have to speak or perform?
Dramatherapy is psychotherapy through the medium of drama. Obviously, for the client to benefit communication is essential. However, one of the advantages of Dramatherapy is that it offers the client a range of communication opportunities - through movement, sound, facial expression, role, and creative imagination. The client will not be asked to do anything they do not wish to do – including performing.
IACAT 2014
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