Drama Therapy

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Introduction
For the purpose of this paper, focus will be directed at the topic of Drama Therapy and the role it can play in assisting and healing individuals; with focus directed particularly at the selected age group of adults. “Drama therapy is a general term which encompasses three therapeutic techniques-Role Playing, Sociodrama and Psychodrama-all of which are based on the principle that acting out situations can induce behavioural and/or psychological change in a person”, (Nathan, Mirviss, 2002, 171). Throughout this paper different approaches to Drama Therapy will be discussed, the impact it can leave on the client and their community; and how it can be assistance to workers in the Social Work field. Alongside such; discussed will be …show more content…

“The goal of sociodrama is to help group members who share similar problems by exploring these problems together” (Mirviss, Nathan, 183, 2002).
As research was furthered into the section of sociodrama; it was differed that the greatest focus was directed at young children and its affects it can have on their self-regulation and play. This stated; for adults sociodrama is rich in verbal exchanges. (Berk, Elias, 2002). This statement, standing as evidence that for the correct client group sociodrama may fit accordingly. It may stand as ground for clients feel safe and secure as all have problems of similar backgrounds; aiding in a more wholesome group experience.
An example where sociodrama can be used in adult therapy is with women survivors of Domestic Violence. Have the women pretend to be confronting a male about their experience and expressing their feelings towards him. Allow the women to be direct and concrete with their wording. Give each women a chance to express their feelings towards the protagonist. Being concrete and direct with their words is providing room for the rich verbal exchange. In this setting it must be remembered to keep the setting safe and accepting and allow the expression to be formulated and directed in a healing capacity. …show more content…

The participants gained a sense of self-confidence and self-activism, greater social interaction skills and gained skills to become involved in the community. The performances and community involvement formed a welcoming environment for the participants allowing them to be themselves and have fun in what they were taking part in. The sense of acceptance and being surrounded by like individuals stood as a place for self-growth. (Faigin, Stein,

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