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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.
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Our Key Ƶ

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
Between Hiding and Being Seen: An exploration into the Comic Role as Mask and Pathway in Dramatherapy
Posted On: 01 April 2026
Seeking participants to interview for my major research project
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AHP Support Worker Development Day
Posted On: 24 March 2026
AHP are pleased to invite expressions of interest for contributing to the AHP Support Worker Development Day on Tuesday 24th March, 09:00–16:00 at Victoria House, Capital Park, Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5BQ.
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Seeking Dramatherapists who have 10 years+ experience
Posted On: 01 March 2026
“Once upon a time… and then came the screens” An exploration of how storytelling within dramatherapy aids imagination in a world where video games hinder imaginations.
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International Questionnaire on the Regulation of Independent Creative Arts Therapy Practice
Posted On: 28 February 2026
A working group established by the Lithuanian Ministry of Health is currently drafting a regulatory framework for the independent (self-employed) practice of creative arts therapies in Lithuania, covering Art/Visual Art Therapy, Drama Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, and Music Therapy.
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Allied Health Professionals for Public Health (AHPs4PH) 
Posted On: 29 January 2026
AHPs4PH is a community of practice for AHPs interested in public health. After review, the project team will relaunch a refreshed AHPs4PH from Monday 2 February 2026.
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Developtmental Transformations training in London
Posted On: 29 January 2026
The DVT London Group, led by Eleanor Zeal, are running training and practice sessions for anyone who wants to learn Developmental Transformations.
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