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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.

BADth Annual Conference 2026
'Shadows to Strength'

 

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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
Dramatherapists invited to take part in MA research study
Posted On: 09 December 2025
(Un)stuck in the Mud: Flow as a Lens to Work with Resistance in Dramatherapy with Complex-Traumatised Youth
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Dramatherapy students encouraged to join the National Allied Health Professions Learners Council
Posted On: 04 December 2025
The council brings together pre-registration AHP learners from across England at different stages of their learning journey to review, advise, and influence policy and AHP priorities. Expression of interest deadline: 9th December.
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Promoting work as a health outcpome: Guidance for AHP Leaders (recorded webinar and guidance)
Posted On: 04 December 2025
Check out this recording of the latest CAHPO webinar, co-developed with AHPs, professional bodies and expert advisors for use by AHP leaders in organisations, systems and regions.
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New Impact Report Highlights Transformative Benefits of Creative Health in Museums and Heritage
Posted On: 02 December 2025
The Culture, Health & Wellbeing Alliance (CHWA) and GEM (Group for Education in Museums) have launched the Working Together Impact Report. Written by Siân Rosa Hunter Dodsworth, the report outlines practical steps to realising the potential of creative health practice for the museums and heritage sector. Read it here.
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Calling all UK Dramatherapists to share experiences, perceptions, and barriers to research in important study
Posted On: 01 December 2025
The BADth Research Committee are inviting all qualified dramatherapists in the UK to take part in a short, anonymous study to improve the future of research in our profession.
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ReSource and ReWild weekend retreat 27th Feb - 1st March 2026
Posted On: 27 November 2025
They are back! Following beautiful feedback from previous participants over the last 2 years, Dream Wild Retreats are offering you ReSource and ReWild weekend retreat 27th Feb - 1st March 2026.
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