Reference: Wethered, A. G. (1993). Movement and drama in therapy: A holistic approach (2nd ed.). London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Ltd.
This book looks at the therapeutic possibilities of movement and drama. Wethered has based her approach as a specialist in this line of therapy around Rudolf Laban’s approach to movement. That is exploring of concepts of weight, speed, tension and levels. The book really focused on the therapeutic nature of dance and drama. Wethered uses drama and movement as a means for patients to express emotions and deal with traumatic histories. Wethered suggests using life examples and situations and then asks clients to reflect verbally on the experience to gain an understanding on the emotions and thoughts the client may have about a sensitive subject. The book uses a variety a practical examples, case studies and research projects to illustrate the use of movement and drama with different client groups. A clear easy read and a good introduction to movement and drama therapy.
This book looks at the therapeutic possibilities of movement and drama. Wethered has based her approach as a specialist in this line of therapy around Rudolf Laban’s approach to movement. That is exploring of concepts of weight, speed, tension and levels. The book really focused on the therapeutic nature of dance and drama. Wethered uses drama and movement as a means for patients to express emotions and deal with traumatic histories. Wethered suggests using life examples and situations and then asks clients to reflect verbally on the experience to gain an understanding on the emotions and thoughts the client may have about a sensitive subject. The book uses a variety a practical examples, case studies and research projects to illustrate the use of movement and drama with different client groups. A clear easy read and a good introduction to movement and drama therapy.
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