This intensive weekend course will provide you with a basic understanding of the principles of dramatherapy.

Participants will be introduced to the core processes inherent to dramatherapy as a therapeutic practice. The sessions will explore play, dramatic projection, role-play, witnessing, embodiment, symbol and metaphor and the life-drama connection as the tools of this psychotherapeutic approach.

The course aims to offer participants an introduction to dramatherapy by engaging them in an experiential group process. Participants will be invited to explore various creative methods and structures, while learning about the application of dramatherapy as a distinct discipline in diverse community and clinical settings.

Each session will be followed by the opportunity to reflect on the creative experiences, with participants encouraged to consider the key therapeutic concepts and learn from the group processes.

This course may be of particular interest for theatre practitioners, health workers, nurses, midwives, psychologists, social workers and teachers.

This is an open access course for anyone who is interested in learning about dramatherapy. An interest in the field is beneficial, but no previous drama or clinical background is necessary.