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What is Drama Therapy?

"Drama Therapy is the systematic and intentional use of drama and theatre processes to further emotional, psychological and spiritual growth and integration." Renee Emunah, Acting for Real.

Many individuals have found that the verbal medium of communication and expression has been inadequate for their needs. Some individuals have difficulty expressing themselves in words, and find that the symbolic forms of expression allow more rapid or more complete access to their feelings. Others are so adept in the verbal world that they easily protect themselves with words. Many people find that working through bodily movement, gesture, sound and imagery allows them to connect to more meaningful issues. Others may find that they prefer a therapy process that allows growth and self-expansion in an environment of creativity and spontaneity. For all these people, drama therapy may offer potentially fruitful avenues of personal exploration. Source: http://www.geniuslab.co.za