DRAMA THERAPY IN SMALL-GROUPS WITH THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED

Authors
WAITE LM
Citation
Lm. Waite, DRAMA THERAPY IN SMALL-GROUPS WITH THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED, Social work with groups, 16(4), 1993, pp. 95-108
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Social Work
Journal title
Social work with groups → ACNP
ISSN journal
01609513
Volume
16
Issue
4
Year of publication
1993
Pages
95 - 108
Database
ISI
SICI code
0160-9513(1993)16:4<95:DTISWT>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
This paper examines the use of drama therapy with the developmentally disabled. Using examples from a group of mildly retarded women, the pa per illustrates how the use of drama can help members learn socializat ion skills, raise self-esteem, increase self-confidence, and express f eelings.