Dramatherapy
Dramatherapy is a type of therapy that uses dramatic and creative tools. It is not about acting or being put on the spot, it is not acting lessons and you are not expected to perform. Instead you will be encouraged to use objects, stories, artwork, movement and creative techniques. These techniques help you to share, explore and learn about yourself.
Dramatherapy does not need to involve any talking. This is particularly helpful when talking is difficult, when the emotions or issues are unknown or when words are either too much or not enough.
Art Therapy
Art Therapy, like dramatherapy, can be completely non verbal. It is different from art teaching in that it is not concerned with ‘good’ art. It is also not art as a hobby, or to improve artistic skills.
By expressing yourself through art, an Art Therapist can help you see things about yourself that you otherwise may not have. They can also help you understand thoughts and feelings that you are struggling with.
Talking Therapy
Although it can be hard to build up the courage, telling someone you trust how you’re feeling can help in lots of different ways.
Talking out loud about what’s going on in your head and explaining it to someone else, even if you think it doesn’t make sense, can make the things you’re worrying about seem much clearer.
Saying things can make them feel less frightening whereas keeping them inside only lets them build up and get more confusing. Talking to a counsellor can help you to see things from a different perspective and help you cope with difficult feelings and situations.
