The British Association of Dramatherapists (BADth)

Dramatherapist Myung Hee Han with Sri Lankan children during the post-tsunami dramatherapy input of the pilot project of Phoenix Project by 'Funforlife'.
March 2005, Totagamuwa Temple.

About BADth

The British Association of Dramatherapists (BADth) is the professional organisation for Dramatherapists in the United Kingdom. Our contact details are above.

The main objects of the Association are:

to promote the advancement of the profession;

to be the representational body for dramatherapists working in the UK;

to promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public about the benefits, theory and practice of Dramatherapy;

to be an advocate for the establishment and maintenance of fair pay and conditions of service for Dramatherapists;

to forge links with Dramatherapists and Dramatherapy organisations in other countries.

BADth:

formulates criteria for training courses and standards of professional practice;

maintains a register of supervisors;

organises conferences and training days;

publishes journals, newsletters and information leaflets;

disseminates examples of good practice;

answers questions from the general public, official bodies and the press;

archives a growing body of research;

provides information about CPD;

has a number of subcommittees that promote Dramatherapy in various areas of practice;

liaises with other Allied Health Professional Bodies and Psychological Therapies Assocations;

is a stakeholder in major health and education reforms and consultations .

Membership

The categories of Membership are as follows:

Full Membership

To become a Full Member the applicant must be registered as a Dramatherapist with The Health Professions Council.

Non-practising Membership

To become a non-practising member, the applicant must have successfully completed a Dramatherapy training which would permit them to apply to the HPC for registration as as Dramatherapist.

Retired Membership

Any Full Member who has maintained their membership of The Association for at least five consecutive years prior to full retirement from Dramatherapy practice.

International Membership

Any person who has qualified as a Dramatherapist and is living outside the UK is eligible to apply to the committee to become an International Member of the Association.

Associate Membership

Any person interested in furthering the objectives of the Association is eligible to apply to become an Associate Member.

Student Membership

Any person undertaking recognised Post Graduate full-time or part-time Dramatherapy training may apply to become a Student Member.

Benefits of Membership

BADth publishes a Journal three times a year and The Prompt Newsletter four times a year;

access to the members' area of the Website;

reduced fees at BADth training days and conferences;

regular information and guidelines for specific areas of practice;

work related updates and guidance from the Sub-Committees;

advice on dramatherapy practice;

information about job vacancies;

inclusion in the ‘Find a Therapist’ list (Full members only);

in partnership with Amicus, BADth advises members on Agenda for Change and workforce issues;

reduced cost insurance with Towergate.

The Peter Slade Fund

Provides grants for trainees and newly qualified members to develop practice, purchase materials, or attend conferences.

The Gordon Wiseman Fund

Provides grants for small scale research or to develop practice.