An introduction into the world of dramatherapy, one of the 3 creative arts therapies within the 13 Allied Health Professions in Northern Ireland, & one of the 5 accredited creative arts therapies in Ireland. Through a mixture of theory, information and low-pressure practical work, taking place in the wonderful Ulster University, Belfast (Jordanstown Campus, we will take you on a quick journey to having a basic knowledge and understanding of this creative form of psychotherapy.

Hosted by BADth & IACAT - Supported by Ulster University

"Dramatherapy has as its main focus the intentional use of healing aspects of drama and theatre as the therapeutic process." (www.badth.org.uk)

"Dramatherapy is the intentional and systematic use of drama and theatre processes to achieve healthy psychological growth and change." (www.iacat.ie)

The session will be presented by Heather Turkington (BADth Executive Committee Member) and Nichola Mooney (Executive Council Member, IACAT).

Please note that if you are a registrant from ROI, visit www.iacat.ie to register.

This workshop will take place at Jordanstown Campus. Lunch is not provided.

This 'session takes place after the 'ONLINE INTRODUCTION TO DRAMATHERAPY' event, which is taking place on Saturday, 7th May from 10:30am - 1pm. This in-person event on Saturday, 21st May can be attended as a follow up to the online event, or as a standalone session. Details for the 7th May online workshop can be found HERE.