DTH 3652 Drama Therapy With Children and Adolescents
An introduction to the application of drama therapy in work with young people. Included in this course will be an overview of child and adolescent developmental stages, concepts and theories related to the importance of play and imagination in treatment, and an overview of special populations (including children and adolescents challenged by bullying, abuse, trauma, grief, neurological disorders, autistic spectrum disorders, & Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) and specialized settings (schools, hospitals, psychiatric units, residential treatment centers, inner-city neighborhoods, and Native American reservations). (3 credits)