developing coping skills
self-expression
relating to others
revisiting the past through the safety of metaphor
Dramatherapy allows clients to give expression to their inner worlds and to examine aspects of those inner worlds that may be obstructing them on their life's journey.
The dramatherapist helps the client to understand whatever feelings emerge in the creative process.
Dramatherapy is effective for use with both organic and functional mental health problems.
Read about how dramatherapy is being used in mental health settings: http://www.newwaysofworking.org.uk/content/view/19/430/
Bipolar Disorders
Dementia
Depression
Eating Disorders
Personality Disorders
Postpartum Depression
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Psychotic Disorders
Schizophrenia
Read Jenny Secker's report 'Mental Health, Social Inclusion and the Arts: Developing the Evidence Base' http://www.socialinclusion.org.uk/publications/MHSIArts.pdf
Also, report from BMA on improving psychological health in hospitals http://www.bma.org.uk/health_promotion_ethics/psychologicalandsocialneedsofpatients.jsp?page=7
Contact: deborahaita@talktalk.net