Product Description

This book explores the use of drama as a way to help people with special needs make sense of their life situation and develop personal self-esteem. The author describes ways of setting up groups and particular problems to look out for. She sets out how to use drama and play with both groups and individuals. Methods of work and drama material are outlined and developed and examples of particular experiences are given. There is also a section on the training available for dramatherapists and playtherapists. The book features sections on using drama with people to explore cultural identity, for people who are physically disabled, emotionally disturbed, abused and multiply disabled. The benefits of using drama as a therapy can be appreciated by a wide selection of people; teachers, drama specialists, child care workers, social workers and many others." The book features sections on using drama with people to explore cultural identity, for people who are physically disabled, emotionally disturbed, abused and multiply disabled. The benefits of using drama as a therapy can be appreciated by a wide selection of people; teachers, drama specialists, child care workers, social workers and many others."

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #804639 in Books
• Published on: 1996-05-31
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 177 pages

Customer Reviews

an interesting read
This book helped me to understand the need for dramatherapy and how it can help individuals. It suggests ideas which are not only useful to dramatherapy but also to drama in education. The book includes several stories which can act as good stimuli for drama and suggests ways of working with people depending on their needs. Examples are given on how children and adults came to terms with things through using drama and if you are interested in dramatherapy and want to go into it then this book is a must have.