Basic Drama Techniques for Working with People with Mental Health Issues
Explores with staff some of the basic techniques in setting up & executing a drama based programme of work for recreation or social skills with people with mental health problems. Topics covered include:
- basic group work skills with vulnerable clients
- using drama to explore communication & interpersonal skills
- drama to enhance self esteem
- drama to explore problem solving
- how to put on performance & to involve “non actors”
and much more. The precise content of this training course is negotiated in conjunction with staff & participants to be as tailored as possible to individual groups needs.
Quote:
“I think that you will be perhaps fairly well aware now that the sort of skills & techniques you use in your work are of great interest to us in psychiatry & I think the session was enjoyed & appreciated by all those who attended”
Consultant Psychiatrist - North Devon District Hospital
By Peter Smith at 2000-02-22 19:05 | people with mental health issues | training