What is the difference between drama in health or education settings and Dramatherapy?
Dramatherapy is a psychological therapy. This means that the process of the therapy and the relationship between the therapist and client is of prime importance. During their training, Dramatherapists gain an in-depth understanding of how to combine the art form with psychotherapy practice. For information about the Dramatherapists’ proficiencies go to www.hpc-uk.org. Artists working in health care or educational settings may engage people in creative projects that will enhance well-being and increase self-esteem. Their input may be deemed to be therapeutic rather than providing the in-depth therapy offered by Arts Therapists. For information about Arts and Health go to www.ahsw.org.uk.
