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Dramatherapists use group work, role play and movement to help people with their feelings and emotions.
You could work: evenings / weekends;
You could:
You could work in an NHS or private hospital, at an adult care home, at a school or in a prison.
You can get into this job through:
You'll need to complete a postgraduate qualification in dramatherapy, accredited by the British Association of Dramatherapists.
To apply, you'll need a first degree in a subject like:
You may also be able to apply if you've got a degree in a related subject, like occupational therapy, nursing or social work.
You'll be expected to have:practical drama experience; voluntary or paid experience in helping people to deal with issues like mental health
You'll usually need:
You may be able to do an arts therapist degree apprenticeship.
You'll usually need a qualification and experience in art, drama or music to apply.
To do this apprenticeship, you'll need:
You'll need paid or voluntary experience of working in the community on drama projects, in youth work, or with people with disabilities or mental health issues.
You could contact the voluntary services co-ordinator at your local NHS trust for further advice.
You can also find volunteering opportunities through The National Council for Voluntary Organisations and Do IT.
You'll need to:
It may help if you've got a background in teaching, acting, nursing or social work.
You could join the British Association of Dramatherapists for professional recognition and training and development opportunities.
You can find advice about how to become a dramatherapist from the British Association of Dramatherapists and Health Careers.
You can also find out more about working in creative careers from Discover Creative Careers.
With experience, you could become a senior or consultant dramatherapist and lead a team of therapists or manage a unit.
You could also train other dramatherapists or set up your own practice.