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Drama Therapist
Drama therapy is used to maintain health as well as to treat dysfunctions, including emotional disorders, learning disabilities, geriatric problems, and social maladjustments. Drama therapy may be a primary treatment modality, or part of a larger treatment plan.
| Some of their responsibilities might include: |
| • | Evaluating, treating, and conducting research with individuals, groups, and families |
| • | The use of improvisation, role playing, puppetry, mime, and other theatrical arts |
Drama therapists work in hospitals, clinics, schools, prisons, nursing homes, halfway houses, and community centers.
Job Outlook
With the expansion of services for abused children and adults, there is an increasing need for drama therapists.
Educational Requirements
Drama therapists are trained in theatre arts, psychology, and psychotherapy. A A list of colleges and universities offering drama therapy courses can be obtained from the National Association for Drama Therapy. The National Association for Drama Therapy offers registration as a drama therapist (RDT). Applicants for registration are evaluated on the basis of education, drama/theatre training, drama therapy training, supervision, and work experience.
For Further Information
National Association for Drama Therapy
733 15th Street, NW
Suite 330
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 966-7409
http://www.nadt.org/
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