Welcome to BADth

Dramatherapy has as its main focus the intentional use of healing aspects of drama and theatre as the therapeutic process. It is a method of working and playing that uses action methods to facilitate creativity, imagination, learning, insight and growth.

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Our Key Objectives

At BADth we believe that Dramatherapy can be a powerful therapeutic force. It can facilitate and encourage creativity, imagination, learning, insight and growth. Our objectives are:

To promote the advancement of Dramatherapy as a profession
To be the representational body for dramatherapists in the UK
To promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public on the benefits of dramatherapy
To be an advocate for the establishment and maintenance of fair pay and conditions of service for dramatherapists
To forge links internationally

Latest News

Coventry University AHP Return to Practice Programme

Posted On: 02 November 2023

There is a national crisis of Dramatherapists missing from practice that needs to be addressed. It is essential to be proactive in channelling this workforce with their currently untapped knowledge, skills, and experience back into health and care sectors.

Healthcare Professions Accessing the Clinical Tariff

Posted On: 01 November 2023

Many of you might be aware that currently art/drama/music therapists do not get any funding to support their training in the form of bursaries unlike many other allied health professionals, medics or nurses and midwives. Also placements who support art/drama/music therapists in their training do not get any funding for time or supervision. This can cause many challenges for students. Currently Jane, alongside BAMT and BAAT has put forward a case to change this, as it seems unfair. We will keep you posted on the outcome.

International Members map

Posted On: 18 October 2023

We are delighted to share our map which highlights where are international members are located with you.

Choose from one of our different membership types and find out how you can benefit from a British Association of Dramatherapists membership.

Become part of the the professional organisation for Dramatherapists in the United Kingdom.

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