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Dramatherapy has as its main focus the intentional use of healing aspects of drama and theatre as the therapeutic process. It is a method of working and playing that uses action methods to facilitate creativity, imagination, learning, insight and growth.

BADth Annual Conference 2026
'Shadows to Strength'

Early Bird Tickets Available until Tuesday 9th December  

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Our Key ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ

At BADth we believe that Dramatherapy can be a powerful therapeutic force. It can facilitate and encourage creativity, imagination, learning, insight and growth. Our objectives are:

  • To promote the advancement of Dramatherapy as a profession
  • To be the representational body for dramatherapists in the UK
  • To promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public on the benefits of dramatherapy
  • To be an advocate for the establishment and maintenance of fair pay and conditions of service for dramatherapists
  • To forge links internationally
Latest News
ReSource and ReWild weekend retreat 27th Feb - 1st March 2026
Posted On: 27 November 2025
They are back! Following beautiful feedback from previous participants over the last 2 years, Dream Wild Retreats are offering you ReSource and ReWild weekend retreat 27th Feb - 1st March 2026.
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South Yorkshire Creative Health Enabling Plan 2025–2028
Posted On: 20 November 2025
We are delighted to announce the launch of the South Yorkshire Creative Health Enabling Plan 2025–2028 — a bold regional framework connecting creativity, culture and health. The plan aligns with local and national strategies for prevention, inclusion and wellbeing, positioning South Yorkshire as a national leader in Creative Health innovation.
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Take part in study regarding the digital competence of dramatherapists
Posted On: 20 November 2025
The study, "Charecterization of digital competence, technostress, and trust in artificial intelligence within the professional work of dramatherapists" is being conducted by Art Therapy (Riga Stradinš University) Master's student, Sintija Vindele. All qualified dramatherapists are invited to take part before the 22nd of November.
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HCPC launch consultation on standards of education and training: have your say!
Posted On: 17 November 2025
Today (17 November) the HCPC has formally launched our consultation on the standards of education and training (SETs). These standards form a key part of our statutory role to protect the public. Strong standards mean that the public can feel assured that anyone qualifying in the UK will have the skills and knowledge they need to join our Register and to deliver safe and effective care.?
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BAMT announce online conference in November 2026 and welcome submissions
Posted On: 17 November 2025
The conference, with the theme Music Therapy in a Changing Landscape, will take place on the 21st and 22nd of November 2026.
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Latest funding and learning opportunities from the National Institute for Health and Care Research
Posted On: 16 November 2025
The NIHR is the largest funder of health and care research in the UK. Hear the latest opportunities from the NIHR academy, dedicated to helping health and care researchers at every stage of their research career.
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