FAQ
- Do I have to be good at drama?
- What are the benefits of dramatherapy?
- How long will the dramatherapy last?
- Is dramatherapy confidential?
- Where are you based?
- People often say dramatherapy is an indirect approach, what does that mean?
- What is the difference between Sesame dramatherapy and psychodrama?
- How much does dramatherapy cost?
- I would like dramatherapy at my institution, what facilities are needed?
- Can you recommend books on dramatherapy?
1. Do I have to be good at drama?
The simple answer to this is no, no previous experience of drama is necessary. Dramatherapy uses creativity and imagination at a pace appropriate to the needs of the group or individual. Focus is given to each person's right to choose, therefore individuals can do as much or as little as they want.
2. What are the benefits of dramatherapy?
- Increased self-esteem, confidence and self-acceptance
- Greater ability to relate to others
- A more spontaneous and creative outlook
- Increased body and self-awareness
- Greater ability to process and contain emotions
For more about what others say about Sesame dramatherapy please see the testimonials page above.
3. How long will the dramatherapy last?
Each therapy session lasts 1 hour (special needs work can be between 30-45 minutes depending on client need).
The length of the treatment will be made by mutual agreement.
4. Is dramatherapy confidential?
Yes, any information shared is strictly confidential.
5. Where are you based?
North London.
6. People often say dramatherapy is an indirect approach, what does that mean?
When we describe our feelings we often use sayings such as: "I am carrying a heavy weight on my shoulders", " I feel I am in a dark place", "I can't see the wood for the trees", "I feel stuck". It is usual within our everyday speech to use vivid images to describe how we feel, dramatherapy uses this natural imagination to help each individual tell their story. The dramatic distance (or fiction/non-reality) aspect of dramatherapy helps an individual feel less overwhelmed by their emotions, while still being able to acknowledge them, unlocking feelings and coming to terms with memories.
7. What is the difference between Sesame dramatherapy and psychodrama?
The UK association for psychodrama states that psychodrama is where "Issues or problems and their possible solutions are enacted rather than just talked about." (psychodrama.org.uk). This means that events from your life experience are acted out by you and the therapist, and possibly also other members of a theraputic group. Sesame is (as states above in point 6) more indirect than psychodrama. While issues can be explored directly, it mainly offers the art-form (using symbols, imagery, story etc.) as a way of exploring and journeying through feelings and memories. It is from these imaginative experiences, during the main part of the sessions, that reflections are then able to be drawn and linked in with more conscious thoughts and feelings.
8. How much does dramatherapy cost?
Rates are available hourly, or by the half or full day, for one-to-one or group sessions, for more information please contact us.
9. I would like dramatherapy at my institution, what facilities are needed?
A reliable, consistent, private space is required on a weekly basis. Parental consent is required for minors.
10. Can you recommend books on dramatherapy?
Discovering the Self through Drama and Movement, The Sesame Approach, ed. Jenny Pearson, 1996
Bring White Beads When You Call on the Healer, Marian Lindkvist, 1998
for further recommendations please see: http://www.badth.org.uk/faqs/index.html#q8