Intercultural Dramatherapy: Imagination and Action at the Intersections of Difference

This book explores the therapeutic encounter between therapists and participants as an intercultural space,highlighting how attending to cultural differences informs care. It covers topics such as the development of intercultural good practice guidelines,therapist transparency,and the negotiation of power relationships across identity differences. It is a valuable resource for dramatherapy educators, practitioners, and students interested in intercultural practice.

Format: Hardback
Length: 274 pages
Publication date: 29 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking work is the first comprehensive exploration of dramatherapy intercultural practice and research, delving into the therapeutic encounter between therapists and participants as a culturally diverse space. By highlighting the importance of attending to cultural differences in care, the book sheds light on the unique experiences of social and political struggles, such as rising global conservatism, nationalism, climate crisis, increasing displacement, and the COVID-19 pandemic, within the realm of dramatherapy.

Through a rich tapestry of international voices, each chapter delves into the profound ways in which these challenges are navigated and embodied by practitioners and participants. Key themes covered include the development of intercultural good practice guidelines, the exploration of therapist transparency, particularly in terms of self-disclosure and transference issues, and the nuanced negotiation of power relationships across identity differences.

The book concludes with a practical section offering recommendations for training, supervision, and practice, aimed at fostering new insights and advancements in the field of dramatherapy intercultural practice. As a valuable resource for dramatherapy educators, practitioners, and students, particularly those with a keen interest in intercultural practice, this book serves as a catalyst for innovative thinking and transformative learning.

Weight: 554g
Dimension: 162 x 240 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138363472