Some life experiences are too difficult or painful to address solely with verbal dialogue. Dramatic arts use metaphor to convey emotion, which has led to the development of a practice now known as drama therapy, more formally referred to as psychodrama. Drama therapy is defined by The North American Drama Therapy Association as “an active, experiential approach to facilitating change. Through storytelling, projective play, purposeful … Continue reading Act It Out: Drama Therapy

Think of any movie you’re ever seen in which the main characters are exploring a city. They inevitably end up walking down a street or through a park and passing dozens of musicians, painters, portrait artists, and dancers, people who spend hours, whether as a living or for fun, performing and creating. These people who dedicate their lives to art are obviously passionate about their … Continue reading Benefits of Art