Advocacy - Drama Therapy Austin

Putting 988 into Context: Crisis Intervention in the USA

July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 dramatherapyaustin

Starting July 16, 2022, individuals experiencing a mental health or substance abuse crisis (including suicidality) in the USA will be able to dial 988 to speak with a crisis counselor and be connected to local resources for additional support. Why… Read morePutting 988 into Context: Crisis Intervention in the USA

Drama Therapy As Interdisciplinary

November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 dramatherapyaustin

Venn Diagram showing interdisciplinary origins of drama therapy

I have previously explored the foundations of drama therapy as outlined by the North American Drama Therapy Association. That article was more of an overview. Now, I want to take a deeper dive into exploring the diversity of influences within… Read moreDrama Therapy As Interdisciplinary

Theoretical Foundations of Drama Therapy: Thinking Outside the Binary

December 18, 2020November 10, 2021 dramatherapyaustin

Venn Diagram showing the foundations of drama therapy in theatre, drama, play, anthropology, psychology, and psychotherapy

I am someone who has dedicated my life’s work and study to the Arts and Humanities. It is why I ultimately decided to pursue drama therapy. I know that in the US especially, I am fighting an uphill battle. But… Read moreTheoretical Foundations of Drama Therapy: Thinking Outside the Binary

What is the scope of practice of creative arts therapies?

December 10, 2020November 10, 2021 dramatherapyaustin

Venn Diagram illustrating the fields that interact with the scope of practice of creative arts therapies

One of the struggles of being a creative arts therapist is helping others understand what that means. I created this Venn diagram to help. I want to show how multiple fields and approaches have developed in an attempt to understand… Read moreWhat is the scope of practice of creative arts therapies?