Dramatherapy: The Nature of Interruption

This book explores the nature and phenomena of interruption in ways that have relevance for contemporary dramatherapy practice. It offers a new vision based in the arts and philosophy, with examples of interruption in practice contexts and extracts from case studies and clinical vignettes. It will be of interest to students, arts therapists, scholars, and practitioners who are concerned with the nature of interruption and how dramatherapy can offer a means of active engagement.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 06 August 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive exploration delves into the intricate nature and diverse phenomena of interruption, offering valuable insights into contemporary dramatherapy practice. In a time characterized by widespread disruptions, this timely contribution examines how dramatherapists can respond with agency and discernment in personal, professional, and cultural contexts. The writing presents fresh perspectives on how interruptions can be conceptualized and creatively employed across artistic, social, and political domains. Each chapter challenges traditional notions of verbal and behavioral models of psychotherapy, offering a novel vision rooted in the arts and philosophy. Through real-world examples and clinical vignettes, the book showcases the application of interruption in various practice settings, enriching the understanding of its potential benefits. Rather than following a linear narrative, this book is a vibrant tapestry of ideas that intersect aesthetics, language, and imagination. It introduces new and international voices in dramatherapy, fostering a radical immanence that spans from Greek shadow puppetry to Japanese horticultural practices, and from the presence of "ghosts" in the consulting room to images in the third space of the therapeutic encounter. Interruptions are recognized as relevant and generative, contributing to a transformative and empowering approach to therapy. This book appeals to a wide range of individuals, including students, arts therapists, scholars, and practitioners, who are intrigued by the nature of interruption and the potential of dramatherapy to facilitate active engagement and transformation.

Weight: 326g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367487577