Drama Therapy

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This paper examines the innovative method of psychotherapy, drama therapy. The paper presents a definition of drama therapy, a description of the techniques used, requirements for professionals in this field, types of disorders drama therapy is designed to treat,and some reactions and opinions of this process. Lastly, the paper provides a personal reflection, with a touch of humor, on how this approach may be applied to the author's counseling practice.

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"Drama therapists can find, for instance, fictional works with a theme similar to the patient's real-life circumstances. By acting out these fictional roles rather than real life situations (which may be very painful), individuals may safely work through some difficult issues.
According to Theories of Psychotherapy and Counseling, therapists sometimes take on the role of actor to assist the client work through an obstacle. For example, the therapist may wish to project the image of a large authority figure to provoke a response from the (timid) client. (Scharf, 2004, p.566) In this situation, the therapist goes beyond the traditional role- playing method of therapy by helping the client become more aware of emotions, develop interpersonal skills, and deal with a variety of psychological problems. (Scharf, 2004, p. 567) Additionally, it is believed that transference and countertransference issues between patient and client can develop more quickly using this method, particularly on an individual basis. (Scharf, 2004, p.566)"

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