YOU FEEL LIKE!

=You need help to work through some personal difficulties such as:
depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, loss and mourning, interpersonal and adjustment problems, eating disorders, abuse.

=You are voiceless…. You want to express and explore yourself through drama techniques (storytelling, role playing, improvisation, mask work, guided imagery). These techniques allow you to express your feelings and thoughts and to rehearse different behaviours without being threatened by the pressures of reality. They give you the opportunity to work on issues in an imaginary safe space.

=You are tired of ‘playing’ the roles that are imposed by others: You get caught up too much in one role (mother, victim, loser, and so on) and want to discover new ways of being.

=It is difficult to find the meaning of your life: Creating a story enables you to find meaning in loss and to put pieces of a shattered life back together. Developing a narrative allows you to weave your life changes into a new more cohesive story. Constructing and telling the story creates meaning, leading to deeper understanding, which is crucial to the healing process.

=It is almost impossible to see any positive aspect in your experiences and you need empowerment: The Creative-Expressive Model is effective in decreasing trauma and empowering you to find your own coping strategies. Focusing on healthy aspects builds confidence and enhances self-esteem. Drama therapy helps create a more positive sense of self.

Nilgun Turkcan, M.A., AATQ
Drama Therapist