DRAMA AS THERAPY

Drama as Therapy

Drama as Therapy

Introduction

Who would have thought, in ancient times that there will come a time, when art will not only become a mode of entertainment but also means of one's occupation and livelihood. Drastic changes have taken place in various domains, and art is one of them. What brought these changes in the societies and these domains, is another debate altogether. However, art has progressed a lot, and now is one of the main constituents of the entertainment industry. Art itself, is a vast domain, which comprises of numerous other sub domains, amongst those sub domains, drama holds a significant position, in the hearts of the lovers and appreciators of art.

Over the years, the world has witnessed an amazing face of the drama. As mentioned earlier that who would have thought that art would become so prevalent, elegant and refined; similarly, who would have a witness that the imperatives of the drama or the essence of the theatre would be utilised in bringing ease and comfort to numerous individuals, who are seeking comfort and evasion from their troubles and anxieties of life and surroundings.

Drama as Therapy

On a broader overview, the book written by Phil Jones, articulate the vital specs and criterion of the interventions or techniques and detailed processes of the drama/theatre, with precision that are employed in the practices of facilitating therapy, comfort or encourage sound mental health and other imperatives related to this domain. What the author has genuinely attempted to portray and illustrate is the employment of innovative activity, which not only attains the desired purpose, but in comparison to other therapy or intervention techniques manages to preserve the interest and concern of the subjects (patients).

Interestingly, this technique or process is not confined to any one setting, place or ambiance. The drama therapy endures the provision of being carried out or executed at a diverse range of settings. These settings or locations may include business settings, hospitals, prisons, schools, psychological health centres and many more. Moreover, not only settings, but even the processes are applicable on different individuals, based on the severity of their trouble or issue. A drama therapist expert is in an adept position of employing his abilities, knowledge and experience in individuals, numerous, extensive groups of people, troubled couples, as well as the families (Green, 1995, p. 34).

Background and Stance of Author

In the second volume of drama as therapy, the Phil Jones clearly describes not only the precise processes followed by the therapist in this domain; moreover, he also astutely discourses the substantial participation of the research, and the revelation it entails with respect to the significant contribution of this drama therapy in the rendering the imperative remedial measures and changes regarding restoration of health. This endeavour by Phil Jones undertakes the manners and fashions, via which both the therapists and the clients work along with each other; in order to discover and investigate the drama's varying therapeutic potentials. Where the first volume rendered the description and articulation regarding the ...