Dissolving the stigma of disability through drama therapy: A case study of an integrated classroom approach to addressing stigmatization by pre-professional health care students

Stigma, a negative attribute projected onto an individual or group different from the ‘norm’, is a continuing problem for people with disabilities. Health care workers need to become aware of their own tendencies to stigmatize and challenge them during their education. This article presents a case study of an integrated classroom approach involving education about stigma, engagement in basic drama therapy sessions with people with disabilities, and reflection on experiences to achieve a positive attitude change.