Candidates need to complete an application form and attach a brief letter of interest. An introductory session is arranged for potential applicants. All candidates will be interviewed. Dramatherapy is the intentional use of theatre and drama techniques as a therapeutic intervention. This programme introduces students to the basic theories and practice of a theatre model of dramatherapy, combining the study of dramatherapy, an introduction to psychology and psychiatry and the practical theatre and drama skills essential for the facilitation of dramatherapy groups at a supportive level of intervention.
Teaching consists of lectures, discussions and practical work.
The Certificate does not license students to practise professionally as a dramatherapist. For students wishing to pursue professional training and academic studies in dramatherapy, the Certificate acts as a primary foundation to the Graduate Diploma. Students taking the Certificate as a short course will be taught specific skills which can be safely facilitated in their existing work setting. The Certificate is offered as a weekend programme. Students are expected to attend all sessions.