| An Introduction to Dramatherapy Contributor(s): Langley, Dorothy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0761959769 ISBN-13: 9780761959762 Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd OUR PRICE: $175.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2006 Annotation: Illustrated throughout with vivid examples from dramatherapy sessions, An Introduction to Dramatherapy shows how drama can be used in an intentional and directional way to achieve constructive change with individuals or groups. In particular, the book highlights the power of drama as a therapeutic medium because of its foundations in metaphor, power which can be harnessed through the use of techniques such as role play, enactment, story-telling and the use of puppets and masks. The book provides a welcome overview for readers who are new to the field and an excellent starting point for further study. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychotherapy - General |
| Dewey: 616.89 |
| LCCN: 2006921663 |
| Series: Creative Therapies in Practice |
| Physical Information: 0.56" H x 5.89" W x 8.69" (0.75 lbs) 184 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is a concise introduction to the background, theory, and practice of a method of therapy which uses the dramatic process to help people during times of stress, emotional upheaval, illness or disability. Illustrated throughout with vivid examples from dramatherapy sessions, An Introduction to Dramatherapy shows how drama can be used in an intentional and directional way to achieve constructive change with individuals or groups. In particular, the book highlights the power of drama as a therapeutic medium because of its foundations in metaphor, power which can be harnessed through the use of techniques such as role play, enactment, story-telling and the use of puppets and masks. |
Contributor Bio(s): Langley, Dorothy: - Dorothy Langley, PhD is part-time lecturer at in the School of Applied Psychosocial Studies, University of Plymouth and a practising dramatherapist. |