Groupwork with Learning Disabilities: Creative Drama (Practical activities manuals) - Softcover

Chesner, Anna

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0863881904 ISBN 13: 9780863881909

Publisher: Speechmark Publishing Ltd, 1998

Synopsis

This practical manual is aimed at those who work with people with learning disabilities. It shows how creative drama can bring many benefits for both individuals and groups, including increasing tolerance and respect, enhancing self-esteem, developing social skills and learning about people, places and time. There are many easy-to-follow exercises that can be used with groups, covering: arrivals and greetings; body work; sensory work; voice work; life-skills role-play; games; puppets; and more. It has a practical format, with photocopiable activities. It should appeal to teachers, social workers, psychologists, speech and language therapists, group leaders, care and community workers, as well as drama therapists.

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Review

"This useful book begins with an overview of the value of creative drama for people with learning difficulties...I am sure this book will be helpful to anyone working with people with learning disabilities either starting to do drama or wanting further creative ideas." ― NAPOT Journal

"This book provides excellent advice for anyone wanting to introduce creative drama activities into their practice. It offers a good set of universal guidelines for group work...this book offers facilitators an adaptable and comprehensive tool-kit of activities for any group, irrespective of ability level or experience." ― Therapy Weekly

About the Author

Anna Chesner is a psychodrama psychotherapist, dramatherapist and group analytic psychotherapist with experience of a wide range of client groups, from children to the elderly, having worked in forensic, educational and mental health settings. She has worked in a number of therapeutic communities and has a particular interest in reflective practice and team supervision. She is a founder member of London Playback Theatre, which delivers improvised performances within conference and community settings. She is a Senior Trainer at the London Centre for Psychodrama Group and Individual Psychotherapy and conducts a private practice with individuals, couples and groups.

Edition details

• Publisher: Speechmark Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0863881904
• ISBN 13: 9780863881909
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 220