Overview
This book is derived from the authors' experiences of working with dramatherapy in a range of different situations. It focuses on the flexibility of the applications of dramatherapeutic principles. The book provides an account of the history, theory and practice of drama and its therapeutic use. The authors explain the shape of a session, hwo dramatherapy works, and how it can be interpreted via myth, symbol and psychological theory. Work with individuals and groups is described, as are sessions with masks, improvisation and use of scripts. The reader is encouraged to incorporate dramatherapy skills into a variety of existing ways of working: for example, in social skills groups, assertiveness training and anger management. The book highlights the potential scope of dramatherapy and provides practical examples and advice.
Full Product Details
Author: Madeline Andersen-Warren ,
Roger Grainger ,
Roger Grainger
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Dimensions:
Width: 15.40cm
, Height: 1.60cm
, Length: 23.20cm
Weight: 0.380kg
ISBN: 9781853026607
ISBN 10: 1853026603
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 04 August 2000
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
"There is a great simplicity and flexibility offered in the approach offered in this book. There are many creative and practical ideas woven into the case studies and these include the therapist's reflections. The studies give real insight into the role of the drama therapist. This has whetted my appetite and stimulated lots of questions! This is a well written book which certainly lives up to its title of being practical. It is certainly a book that I will go back to when I am, perhaps, planning a workshop or wish to reconnect with the creative processes, it has added considerably to my ""therapeutic toolbox"". -- Dramascope"
There is a great simplicity and flexibility offered in the approach offered in this book. There are many creative and practical ideas woven into the case studies and these include the therapist's reflections. The studies give real insight into the role of the drama therapist. This has whetted my appetite and stimulated lots of questions! This is a well written book which certainly lives up to its title of being practical. It is certainly a book that I will go back to when I am, perhaps, planning a workshop or wish to reconnect with the creative processes, it has added considerably to my therapeutic toolbox . -- Dramascope
Author Information
Madeline Andersen-Warren is a state registered arts therapist (drama) currently working for the NHS. She is a partner of Northern Trust for Dramatherapy, a training organisation, and a visiting lecturer at several universities. She is the author of several publications about dramatherapy and is undertaking Doctoral research in dramatherapy. Roger Grainger was a state registered arts therapist (drama) and chartered counselling psychologist. He held a PhD in Sociology as well as doctorates in Theology and Implicit Religion, and he worked as psychiatric chaplain for the Stanley Royd Hospital in Wakefield. He was one of the founders of the National Funeral College and was the author of several books.
