Dramatherapist jobs

Dramatherapist

The client is guided through the process of exploring and resolving both personal and societal issues via the use of role play, voice work, dance, and storytelling.

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To facilitate people's exploration of and reflection on their emotions, you will use the therapeutic qualities of drama and theatre. By encouraging individuals to try out new ways of thinking, feeling, and acting, you'll provide them the chance to develop new perspectives and identities.

To assist their customers, you may make use of puppets, masks, or tales. Another method is role play, which allows clients to practice alternate behaviors and tactics in a safe environment. The clients get a deeper understanding of their own behavior as well as their responses to the behaviors of others. This enables individuals to better grasp social situations and respond more confidently when they encounter them.

You will be able to establish a safe atmosphere in which individuals may have fun while also developing their sense of self and their confidence in themselves.

You will interact with individuals of many ages, including children, teenagers, adults, and senior citizens. Your customers might be struggling with a wide variety of issues, such as mental, behavioral, or emotional health issues; learning or physical impairments; ailments that restrict their life expectancy; neurological diseases; or physical illnesses. You'll also put in time in a number of workplaces, such as the following:

social services

instructional (primary, secondary, further and special education)

prisons

private practice

Depending on the requirements of the individual customer, you will either work one-on-one or in groups. There is a possibility that you may collaborate with other professions, such as those working in medicine and healthcare, education, or the corrections and probation systems.

The steps necessary to become a drama therapist

First, you must get a master's degree in dramatherapy from an institution that is recognized, either completely or partially, and then you must register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Entry requirements

In most cases, you will be required to have a bachelor's degree in theater or in a field that is relevant to mental health, in addition to having some professional or volunteer experience working in a therapeutic or healthcare context. You also have the option of holding a suitable professional qualification, such as a nursing license, a teaching certificate, occupational therapy certification, or social work certification.

If you have at least one year of work experience with a client group that is relevant to the course, you may be admitted into the program even if you do not have a degree or a professional certification. Examples of possible jobs in this field include nursing assistant, support worker in mental health, and theater therapist working with persons who have special needs.

You'll need to demonstrate that you have actual performance experience in order to be considered.

Apprenticeship leading to a degree

There is the possibility of completing a level 7 apprenticeship for arts therapists, such as art therapists/art psychotherapists, dramatherapists, and music therapists; however, there are not many possibilities accessible at this time. You will need to submit an application for a job as an apprentice with a health care provider.

Skills and personal attributes

You will need to be in order to:

imaginative, adaptable, and able to make do

robust in the face of the intense feelings that other individuals exhibit

thoughtful and experienced

capable of demonstrating theatrical abilities and ideas

ability to improvise

Maintain effective communication with a diverse group of individuals.

capable of introspection on your feelings

Where the job may potentially take you

You could choose to specialize in working with a certain group of clients such as children, the elderly, or even criminals. You also have the option of becoming an expert in a certain field, such as dementia, mental health, or palliative care, for example.

You might make the decision to go into business for yourself and establish a private practice. You may do this in addition to your regular employment.

After gaining more experience, you may qualify for a position as a senior or consultant dramatherapist, in which you oversee the activities of a group of other therapists. You may work your way up to the position of chairman of an arts therapy department, where you'd be responsible for coordinating the efforts of therapists working in different fields, such as music or art therapy. You might even instruct other individuals to become drama therapists.