Drama Therapy Review: Most Cited Articles http://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/dtr?TRACK=RSS Please follow the links to view the content. Self-revelatory performance: A form of drama therapy and theatre http://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/10.1386/dtr.1.1.71_1?TRACK=RSS Abstract Self-Revelatory performance is defined as a form in which a performer originates a theatre piece drawn from current life issues in need of healing. The author articulates the similarities and differences between ‘Self-Rev’ and autobiographical theatre as well as other related forms, and describes drama therapeutic methods of grappling with personal struggles, all the while focusing on creating a work of art worthy of presentation before an audience. The contention that Self-Rev is both a form of drama therapy – offering healing and transformation, and a unique genre of theatre – with elements that lend themselves toward compelling and poignant performance – is explicated. Renée Emunah Sun Jun 05 16:24:50 UTC 2022Z The clinical use of digital resources in drama therapy: An exploratory study of well-established practitioners http://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/10.1386/dtr_00013_1?TRACK=RSS This exploratory study examines the clinical use of digital resources in contemporary drama therapy by interviewing seven leading practitioners from around the world. The study surveys the digital resources utilized by both therapists and clients; how these resources are used; and how such use relates to drama therapeutic goals, values and techniques. Most notably, interviewees mentioned using Skype for therapy and/or supervision; the use of smartphones to cross the boundaries of the session (introduce or send out material); and the gaze of the camera as a fantasized audience. Interviewees commented on the therapeutic, dramatic, relational and ethical significance and impact of these practices, as well as on the ongoing digitization of society at large and its effects on their practice. The article further delineates the challenges evident in their experiences and proposes theoretical directions for further exploration. Résumé Cette étude d’exploration étudie l’utilisation clinique des ressources numériques dans la dramathérapie contemporaine en s’entretenant avec sept praticiens de premier plan du monde entier. L’étude examine les ressources numériques utilisées par les thérapeutes et les patients, leurs utilisation et comment celle-ci est liée aux objectifs, aux valeurs et aux techniques thérapeutiques du théâtre. Plus particulièrement, les personnes interrogées ont mentionné l’utilisation de Skype pour la thérapie et / ou la supervision; l’utilisation de smartphones pour dépasser les limites d’une session (introduire ou envoyer du matériel) et la caméra comme public fantasmé. Les personnes interrogées ont commenté l’importance et l’impact thérapeutiques, dramatiques, relationnels et éthiques de ces pratiques ainsi que la numérisation en cours de la société dans son ensemble et ses effets sur leur pratique en elle-même. L’article délimite davantage les défis évidents dans leurs expériences et propose des orientations théoriques pour une exploration plus approfondie. Resumen Este estudio exploratorio examina el uso clínico de los recursos digitales en la dramaterapia contemporánea entrevistando a siete profesionales líderes en el mundo. El estudio analiza los recursos digitales utilizados por los terapeutas y los clientes, cómo se usan y cómo se relaciona dicho uso con los objetivos, valores y técnicas dramaterapéuticas. En particular, los entrevistados mencionaron usar Skype para terapia y / o supervisión; el uso de teléfonos inteligentes para atravesar los límites de la sesión (introducir o sacar material de la sesión); y la mirada a la cámara como si fuera un público imaginario. Los entrevistados comentaron sobre la importancia y el impacto terapéutico, relacional y ético de estas prácticas, así como sobre la digitalización contínua de la sociedad en general y sus efectos en su práctica. El artículo describe los desafíos que se evidencian en estas experiencias y propone direcciones teóricas para una exploración más profunda. Amir Atsmon and Susana Pendzik Mon Jun 06 01:04:52 UTC 2022Z Digital interventions in drama therapy offer a virtual playspace but also raise concern http://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/10.1386/dtr_00012_2?TRACK=RSS This special issue was assembled before the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent measures involving social distancing encouraged by the World Health Organization and national governments have necessitated an unprecedented shift to online platforms for nearly all spheres of social life including work, schooling and healthcare. Drama therapists who have been offering services online have been generous in sharing insights, drama therapy educators have been collaborating on ways of translating training, and digital venues for therapeutic performance have emerged. Necessity is indeed the mother of invention. We have much work ahead of us but the creativity, spontaneity, playfulness and commitment of this community to accessible and effective care will take us forward. It is our hope at DTR that this issue might offer additional insights and resources to meet the needs of these times. Nisha Sajnani Mon Jun 06 01:04:54 UTC 2022Z Challenges and strategies delivering group drama therapy via telemental health: Action research using inductive thematic analysis http://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/10.1386/dtr_00025_1?TRACK=RSS When ‘shelter in place’ orders in Massachusetts went into effect during the COVID-19 pandemic, a dramatic increase occurred in the utilization of telemental health services, forcing clinicians to have to adapt their work online. This participatory action research (PAR) using inductive thematic analysis (ITA) explored challenges and recommendations in conducting group drama therapy via telehealth. Results included three broad themes: (1) technology literacy, (2) unique social justice dynamics and (3) translating drama therapy processes successfully online. Additionally, an overarching theme emerged that indicated drama therapy may be well suited to online group telemental health. Resumen Cuando las órdenes de ‘quédate en casa’ entraron en vigencia durante la pandemia COVID-19 2019–20, hubo un aumento dramático en los servicios de telepsicología (Yellowlees et al. 2020). La investigación muestra que la terapia grupal es una de las formas más efectivas de terapia debido a su capacidad innata para conectar la acción en el microcosmos hacia el macrocosmos (Yalom 2005). Esta Investigación-Acción utilizó el Análisis Temático Iterativo (ITA) para explorar desafíos y consideraciones en la realización de dramaterapia grupal a través de telepsicología. Los resultados incluyeron tres temas generales: (1)dominio tecnológico (2) dinámicas particulares de justicia social y (3) traslado exitoso de los procesos de dramaterapia en línea. Adicionalmente, surgió como generalidad, que la dramaterapia puede ofrecer beneficios únicos que la psicoterapia verbal puede no tener en un formato en línea. Résumé Lorsque les ordonnances de quarantaine sont entrées en vigueur en 2019-2020 pendant la pandémie de COVID-19, il y a eu une augmentation spectaculaire de l’utilisation des services de santé mentale en télésanté, en particulier en télésanté mentale de groupe (Yellowlees et al. 2020). La recherche montre que la thérapie de groupe en personne est l’une des formes de thérapie les plus efficaces (Kösters et al. 2006), potentiellement en raison de sa capacité innée à connecter l’action du microcosme au macrocosme (Yalom 2005). Cette recherche-action participative (PAR en anglais dans le texte) utilisant l’analyse thématique inductive (ITA en anglais dans le texte) a exploré les défis et les recommandations dans la conduite d’une thérapie de théâtre en groupe via la télésanté. Les résultats comprenaient trois grands thèmes: (1) la maîtrise de la technologie, (2) la dynamique unique de justice sociale et (3) la traduction en ligne avec succès des processus de thérapie par le théâtre. De plus, un thème général a émergé, qui a indiqué que la dramathérapie peut être bien adapté à la thérapie en ligne de groupe en télésanté mentale. Laura L. Wood, Savannah White, Danielle Gervais, Meghan Owen, Sarah Moore, Zaira Boylan, Olivia Cosby, Jennifer Ansted, Jamila Capitman, Travis Ciempa, Frances Dumar and Abby Michel Sun Jun 05 21:28:24 UTC 2022Z From a distance: Technology and the first low-residency drama therapy education program http://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/10.1386/dtr_00014_1?TRACK=RSS This article examines the first-year experiences of Lesley University’s first low-residency master’s drama therapy training cohort and their advisor. Course work in this program combines predominantly online learning with several weeks of in-person learning each year, marking a departure from traditional drama therapy education. This article explores ways in which distance learning impacted this cohort in their first year of drama therapy education. Within the cohort’s reflections, specific themes related to technology, cohort experience, course instruction and work–life balance are examined as well as drama therapy–specific aspects of their experience. Recommendations are made for future hybrid drama therapy education, including increased use of video and video conferencing, increased training of online instructors, standard use of in-person residencies and further research into technology in drama therapy. Résumé Cet article analyse les expériences de la première année de la cohorte de personnes évaluées et de leur enseignants suite à la première résidence du Master de dramathérapie à l’université de Lesley. Les cours de ce programme combinent principalement l’apprentissage en ligne avec plusieurs semaines en personne chaque année, ce qui marque un début par rapport à l’enseignement traditionnel de la thérapie par le théâtre. Cet article explore les impacts que l’apprentissage à distance a eu sur cette cohorte au cours de leur première année d’étude en dramathérapie. Sont examinés, dans les réflexions de la cohorte, des thèmes spécifiques liés à la technologie, à son expérience, à l’enseignement du cours et à l’équilibre entre la vie professionnelle et personnelle ainsi que les aspects spécifiques de la dramathérapie liés à leur expérience. Des recommandations sont formulées pour une future formation à la dramathérapie mixe: une utilisation accrue de la vidéo et de la vidéoconférence, une formation accrue des instructeurs en ligne, une utilisation standard des résidences en personne et des recherches plus poussées sur la technologie de la thérapie par le théâtre. Resumen Este artículo examina las experiencias del primer año del grupo de entrenamiento a distancia de la maestría en dramaterapia y su asesor de la Universidad de Lesley. El trabajo del curso en este programa combina predominantemente el aprendizaje en línea con varias semanas de aprendizaje en persona cada año, marcando una desviación de la educación tradicional de dramaterapia. Este artículo también explora las formas en que la distancia impactó el aprendizaje a este grupo en su primer año de educación. Dentro del grupo se presentaron reflexiones a temas específicos relacionados con la tecnología, experiencia del curso, instrucción del curso, se examinaron temas como el equilibrio entre el trabajo y la vida y otros aspectos específicos de las experiencias en dramaterapia. Se hacen recomendaciones para la educación futura sobre la dramaterapia híbrida, incluyendo un mayor uso de video y videoconferencia, mayor capacitación de instructores en línea, estandarizar las residencias personales, y más investigación sobre tecnología en dramatrrapia. Kristen Pilgrim, Nicole Ventura, Amy Bingen, Emily Faith, Juliana Fort, Olivia Reyes, Mimi Richmond, Susannah Rosenthal-Schutt, S. Aaron Schwinn and Jason D. Butler Mon Jun 06 01:03:32 UTC 2022Z ‘Great red anemone and its beautiful black pollens’: On tele-drama therapy sessions with older adults in times of COVID-19 http://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/10.1386/dtr_00036_1?TRACK=RSS Shiri Kordova and Shoshi Keisari Sun Jun 05 23:20:10 UTC 2022Z Setting the stage for self-attunement: Drama therapy as a guide for neural integration in the treatment of eating disorders http://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/10.1386/dtr.1.1.55_1?TRACK=RSS Abstract This article explores the potential of drama therapy, with its ability to engage cognitive and affective systems through embodiment, to promote neural integration with adults with eating disorders. Case material is presented along with a discussion of how role-based techniques in drama therapy might facilitate greater flexibility, responsiveness and emotional regulation. This study adds to a growing literature on the relationship between embodied therapeutic techniques and optimal neural integration. Laura L. Wood and Christine Schneider Sun Jun 05 16:24:33 UTC 2022Z Evaluating the efficacy of drama therapy in teaching social skills to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders http://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/10.1386/dtr.1.1.21_1?TRACK=RSS Abstract This article reviews a year-long study at the Centre for the Arts in Human Development at Concordia University (Montreal, Canada). It analyses the results of a specialized adaptation of drama therapy for a group of preadolescent children with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders. The procedure aimed at improving social skills and problem behaviours. Statistical results of the study are promising in demonstrating the efficacy of drama therapy in this domain. Miranda D’Amico, Corinne Lalonde and Stephen Snow Sun Jun 05 16:24:02 UTC 2022Z Prominent themes in drama therapy effectiveness research http://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/10.1386/dtr_00002_1?TRACK=RSS A strong evidence base is critical for deepening our understanding of how drama therapy works, how practice might be improved and how to best support the growth of the profession. Building on a previous investigation, the authors reviewed available peer-reviewed, English language, empirical drama therapy research from 1945–2018 to answer the question: what are the prominent themes in drama therapy effectiveness research? Within an effectiveness context, the following themes emerged from this analysis: emotional and behavioural symptoms, social skills and social interactions, self-confidence and self-esteem, sense of self and identity, self-expression, well-being, emotional regulation, empathy, academic performance, language and linguistic performance, stigma, bodily awareness, empowerment and spontaneity. Emergent trends in the literature are discussed and a summation of findings is presented. In reference to the findings, the authors advance a rationale for increasing drama therapy quantitative research with validated and reliable measures. Calli Renee Armstrong, Jason S. Frydman and Shea Wood Sun Jun 05 21:17:40 UTC 2022Z Three challenges for drama therapy research: Keynote NADTA conference, Montreal 2013 http://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/10.1386/dtr.1.1.87_1?TRACK=RSS Abstract The article reviews the current state of drama therapy research and argues that changes are needed. It firstly uses a discourse analysis of published research to identify the ways in which the field is in danger of creating segregated ways of knowing and encountering clients. A case is made for more dialogue between the qualitative and quantitative, between creativity and spirituality and for the field to refer to the existing knowledge presented in drama therapy published research. The article considers the need to challenge the ways in which power dynamics within research can mean that certain approaches are validated or foregrounded rather than others. Interviews with arts therapists in different countries are used to identify the need to build published accounts of good quality practitioner research. It examines how individual accounts can grow into field knowledge and contribute to meta- or systematic reviews. Phil Jones Sun Jun 05 16:23:42 UTC 2022Z