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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'

 

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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
Special Interest Group Creative Health Study Day (York, 22nd January 2026)
Posted On: 15 January 2026
Explore how art and creativity can be used in medical education at this in-person special interest group study day, hosted by York Medical Society on Thursday 22nd January, 10am - 4pm.
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National Institute for Health and Care Research Predoctoral Award open for applications
Posted On: 15 January 2026
Fully-funded training and development opportunity to advance your health and social care research career at masters level. Applications close 12th March 2026.
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Free SEN Educational Email Course from Therapy Fairground
Posted On: 15 January 2026
An invitation to pause, reflect, and rediscover the power of playful connection when working with pupils with SEN and/or SEMH.
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Call for participants: The Impact of Neurodiversity on Attunement and Containment
Posted On: 15 January 2026
ARU Dramatherapy student Meg Hatfield invites you to take part in this masters study aimed at platforming Neurodivergent Practitioner perspectives in Dramatherapy. Deadline to complete pre-screening questionnaire: 23rd January.
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Call out: Creative mental health and outdoor/green projects
Posted On: 15 January 2026
The Baring Foundation are creating a report exploring greative mental health projects taking place outdoors. Get in touch if you might like your project to be included.
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Creative Health Research Round-Up
Posted On: 15 January 2026
Join this online event on Wednesday 28th January, 12-2pm, presenting a curated selection of the most impactful creative health studies published in 2025, highlighting findings with direct relevant for clinical practice, commissioning, social care, neighbourhood models, and cross-sector working.
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