Table of Contents

1: The Scope & Possibilities of Creative Drama in Groupwork; 1: Exploration of Structure and Roles in Group Drama; 2: The Focus of Drama Work in Groups; 3: Before Setting up a Group; 4: Supervision and Training; 5: Some Words of Caution; 6: Planning and Preparation; 7: Equipment; 8: Negotiating a Contract; 9: Opening a Session; 10: Developing a Session; 11: Closing a Session; 2: Practical Techniques; 1: Warm-ups and Starters; 2: Movement and Relaxation; 3: Play and Games; 4: Pictures and Images; 5: Drama and Role Play; 6: Stories and Documentaries; 7: Puppets and Masks; 8: Cool Downs and Closures

About the Author

Sue Jennings is a pioneer of Dramatherapy and the Playtherapy Method in the UK and abroad. She is pioneering the training and practice of play and playtherapy in institutions, and with children and families at risk in Transylvania, Romania. Sue is Consultant to the Department of Child Health, University of Exeter and works as a dramatherapist for the NHS in Somerset. She has written many books on working with both adults and children, including Creative Storytelling with Adults at Risk (2005), Creative Play with Children at Risk (2005), Creative Storytelling with Children at Risk (2004), Creative Drama in Groupwork (1986) and Role Play Cards for Social Skills (1989) all published by Speechmark. Expertise Sue Jennings is a pioneer of Dramatherapy and the Playtherapy Method in the UK and abroad. She is pioneering the training and practice of play and playtherapy in institutions, and with children and families at risk in Transylvania, Romania. Sue is Consultant to the Department of Child Health, University of Exeter and works as a dramatherapist for the NHS in Somerset. She has written many books on working with both adults and children, including Creative Storytelling with Adults at Risk (2005), Creative Play with Children at Risk (2005), Creative Storytelling with Children at Risk (2004), Creative Drama in Groupwork (1986) and Role Play Cards for Social Skills (1989) all published by Speechmark. Expertise Sue Jennings is a pioneer of dramatherapy and the Playtherapy Method in the UK and abroad. She has lectured in many countries and has worked and collaborated with many institutions and bodies including: Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), The British Council, National Children's Homes (NCH), the NHS, Creative Therapy Centre (Ireland) and the Rowan Tree Trust. Sue divides her time between The Rowan Centres in Romania and UK where she trains supervisors and practitioners. Sue Jennings is a pioneer of dramatherapy and the Playtherapy Method in the UK and abroad. She has lectured in many countries and has worked and collaborated with many institutions and bodies including: Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), The British Council, National Children's Homes (NCH), the NHS, Creative Therapy Centre (Ireland) and the Rowan Tree Trust. Sue divides her time between The Rowan Centres in Romania and UK where she trains supervisors and practitioners. Sue Jennings is a pioneer of Dramatherapy and the Playtherapy Method in the UK and abroad. She is pioneering the training and practice of play and playtherapy in institutions, and with children and families at risk in Transylvania, Romania. Sue is Consultant to the Department of Child Health, University of Exeter and works as a dramatherapist for the NHS in Somerset. She has written many books on working with both adults and children, including Creative Storytelling with Adults at Risk (2005), Creative Play with Children at Risk (2005), Creative Storytelling with Children at Risk (2004), Creative Drama in Groupwork (1986) and Role Play Cards for Social Skills (1989) all published by Speechmark. Expertise Sue Jennings is a pioneer of dramatherapy and the Playtherapy Method in the UK and abroad. She has lectured in many countries and has worked and collaborated with many institutions and bodies including: Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), The British Council, National Children's Homes (NCH), the NHS, Creative Therapy Centre (Ireland) and the Rowan Tree Trust. Sue divides her time between The Rowan Centres in Romania and UK where she trains supervisors and practitioners.