The Drama Therapy Decision Tree, 2nd Edition: Connecting Drama Therapy Interventions to Treatment

The Drama Therapy Decision Tree is a comprehensive guide for therapeutic decision-making in drama therapy, integrating interventions with diagnostic information, individual and group processes, psychological distance, the drama therapy pie, and global outcomes. It is based on dynamic, embodied, creative action with participants in the here and now, and provides a common language for communicating what drama therapists do. An online searchable database of drama therapy interventions and a separate online resource of deroling activities provide additional supporting material.

Format: Hardback
Length: 450 pages
Publication date: 15 April 2024
Publisher: Intellect Books

This extensively revised and expanded edition of The Drama Therapy Decision Tree presents an integrated model for therapeutic decision-making by seamlessly integrating drama therapy interventions with diagnostic information, individual and group processes, psychological distance, the drama therapy pie, and global outcomes. Rather than relying on a standardized protocol that dictates the therapist's decisions, drama therapy is rooted in dynamic, embodied, and creative action with participants in the present moment. Conscious planning on the part of the drama therapist prior to the session fosters spontaneity and creativity, equipping them to make informed therapeutic choices during the session.

The opening section serves as a comprehensive guide, leading readers into Section Two, The Decision Tree, a series of insightful questions designed specifically for early career drama therapists as they craft treatment plans for their clients. Within this section, the focus shifts to Diversity, Equity, and Ethics, exploring these critical aspects from the perspective of creative arts therapy practitioners.

Section Three delves into the integration of the Five Phases of Treatment with the Drama Therapy Pie, presenting a practical framework for guiding clients across different populations (diagnoses) through the five phases of group therapy. By following diverse client populations through these phases, the Decision Tree illustrates how it supports intervention choice at each stage of treatment.

The authors' primary objective is to establish a common language that elucidates the essence of drama therapy and its methodologies for other mental health and medical professionals. By utilizing the decision tree as a guiding framework, early career drama therapists can confidently navigate their practice and ground their work with participants in an integrated and holistic system.

This comprehensive and user-friendly edition of The Drama Therapy Decision Tree is a valuable resource for practitioners, educators, and researchers alike, offering a comprehensive understanding of drama therapy's therapeutic potential and its application in various clinical settings.

Dimension: 244 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789389531
Edition number: Enlarged ed