Drama Therapy. Some of these subjects are the following, Drama, Psychology or another such relevant profession. In practice The field of drama therapy can be somewhat varied in terms of techniques and procedures. However, there are some general commonalities. At the center of drama, therapy are the elements of role and story. Participants in drama therapy follow roles to tell a story or perform a part, thus embracing a new perspective of the character and themselves. Another key element is space, or where the acting takes place. Other components of drama therapy include ritual, conflict, resistance, spontaneity, distance and catharsis. Drama therapy works to shed light on feelings and behaviors of a person and helps teach them ways to manage and overcome obstacles they struggle with. Clive Barker has called this a "journey through our own psychic landscape." The hope is that by taking on specific roles a person can gain personal insight and break free from barriers. Though this process can be very beneficial and rewarding, it can be very difficult. Progressions and developments can be slow going, and participants may be resistant to the process. Though drama therapy can be done individually, it is typically done in groups or community settings. Groups can involve hundreds of people at a time, but more commonly range from six to ten people in institutional settings. As a form of counseling drama therapy is usually private and doesn't involve spectators. The exception to this rule is therapeutic theatre, which blends the techniques of applied drama to drama therapy. Therapeutic theatre entails the performance of a group of people to a selected audience, making it somewhat public. See also Art therapy Applied improvisation Bibliotherapy Dance therapy Expressive therapies Forum theatre Music therapy Narrative therapy Nature therapy Playback Theatre Play therapy Psychodrama Psychology Role theory Theater games Theater of the Oppressed Theatre pedagogy Theraplay References External links World Alliance of Dramatherapy North American Drama Therapy Association (USA & Canada) British Association of Dramatherapists (UK) Società Professionale Italiana Drammaterapia (IT) The German Association of Dramatherapy (DE) Dramatherapy in Greece and Cyprus (GR) Creative arts therapies Theatre Group psychotherapy