What is drama therapy?

Drama therapy is a therapeutic approach using techniques and practices from the world of theatre that facilitates meaningful insight, exploration, or action.

I don't have time to read everything below. Can you sum it up - why should I try this?

To strengthen your inner voice, get to know your self more deeply, and try out new ways of being in the world

Who is it for and who will be involved?

Anyone can benefit from drama therapy! It is especially empowering for those who would like to: reflect on the past and process it safely, feel and express complex emotions, connect more deeply with their body, develop a flexible response to the instability of life, or try out new ways of communicating and behaving in certain situations.

Group drama therapy is a collaborative process between participants and the drama therapist which aims to create a cohesive dynamic where participants can hold space for each other and for themselves. Through drama therapy, participants may heal in community with others and share a profound, collective experience.

How does it look and what does it do?

Informed consent and collaboration are fundamental to drama therapy, and yet the creative process is inherently unpredictable and improvisational. Participants need no prior acting or performing experience in order to benefit from and take full advantage of drama therapy, which is not about performing, but about utilizing a diversity of creative arts to bring about insight and exploration. Many benefits that participants reap from drama therapy come from being called to trust in themselves and the process and to take a risk. This risk-taking and trust-building develops character, resilience, and imagination, which in turn might improve expressiveness, communication, boundaries, self-trust, hope, and more. Drama therapy practices can diminish anxiety and provide safe and creative outlets for difficult feelings like anger, grief, and fear, as well as make space to experience positive emotions and practice emotional regulation.

When will it happen?

Each Monday evening from 5:30-7pm for 8 consecutive weeks:

October 31; November 7, 14, 21, 28; December 5, 12, 19

Where is it?

L’Annexe: the Ometz Centre for Young Adults

on the 2^nd floor of the YM-YWHA at

5400 Ave de Westbury, Montreal

I'm interested! What do I do?

Please click the "MORE INFO" button and fill out your name and contact information. Nada, the drama therapist, will be in touch with you shortly to finalize your registration.