The Midwest Drama Therapy Training Institute

This course provides an introduction to the field of drama therapy including the theories and principles that guide drama therapy practice. This course will include discussion of the history of drama therapy with sources in theater and psychotherapy, as well as an exploration of current approaches and their theoretical foundations. The requirements for registry as a drama therapist and typical sites for practice will be examined along with basic ethical and cultural humility considerations for drama therapists. The course will address both in-person therapy and tele-health considerations and will introduce the drama therapy core processes. 

Course Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

— Describe the history and influences in the development of the profession of Drama Therapy in the United States and Canada.

— Identify the major approaches to drama therapy, and their theoretical foundations.

— Discuss ethical considerations and cultural humility in the practice of drama therapy.

— Describe settings where drama therapy may be practiced and methods that may be used.

— Be able to create a plan and structure for a drama therapy session.

— Be able to articulate the core processes of drama therapy

— Be able to access additional drama therapy resources 

Texts:
Current Approaches in Drama Therapy 3rd edition

Acting for Real, 2nd edition

Additional readings as assigned