British Association of Dramatherapists

British Association of Dramatherapists This is the only active page for BADth, the professional association for Dramatherapy in the UK.

Did you know our Dramatherapy journal is Diamond Open Access? This means all our content is freely accessible worldwide,...
04/02/2026

Did you know our Dramatherapy journal is Diamond Open Access? This means all our content is freely accessible worldwide, significantly increasing the visibility of Dramatherapy research and practice on the international stage.

To build on this success, we are inviting you to get involved in our 2026 programme:

📚Call for Contributions: Share your research or 'Reflections from Practice' with a global audience. The submission deadline is 15th February.

📚Urgent - Peer Reviewers Needed: Due to a record-breaking rise in submissions, we are looking for new reviewers immediately. Help us maintain our high standards of scientific rigour by joining our pool ASAP.

📚Book Reviewers: We are also looking for members to contribute reviews of the latest literature.

How to get involved: Whether you are an author or want to support the journal as a reviewer, please reach out to the Editorial Board as soon as possible at journal@badth.org.uk.

📢 Call to Dramatherapists: Help us strengthen Dramatherapy's evidence base! 📢The Office for Health Improvement and Dispa...
03/02/2026

📢 Call to Dramatherapists: Help us strengthen Dramatherapy's evidence base! 📢

The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities is seeking evidence on prevention interventions - and we want to make Dramatherapy visible.

We’re looking for Dramatherapists to support BADth in producing a report, identifying 2–5 Dramatherapy prevention interventions, with case studies and supporting literature.

🗓 Expression of Interest Deadline: 8th February
🗓 Report deadline: end of February.

This is a real opportunity to strengthen the national evidence base for Dramatherapy. Please e-mail MarissaGreen@badth.org.uk to get involved or to ask more!

New CPD workshop!Exploring outcomes in dramatherapyWednesday 18th February, 6.30pm-8pm (also being held on the 20th May)...
01/02/2026

New CPD workshop!

Exploring outcomes in dramatherapy
Wednesday 18th February, 6.30pm-8pm (also being held on the 20th May)
Book now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981421102857?aff=oddtdtcreator

Exploring Outcomes in Dramatherapy is an interactive, online workshop that will encourage participants to explore what they consider as outcomes in dramatherapy practice. The workshop will consist of some learning through powerpoint, some personal reflection, and some group discussion. There will be a mix of verbal and creative learning. This workshop is suitable for any dramatherapists (as well as art therapists, music therapists, and any psychotherapists/counsellors working creatively) who are currently working with clients or hoping to work with clients in the future.

By the end of this workshop, you will have a clearer idea of:
• How to distinguish and develop outcomes
• How your work is impacted by desired outcomes of the client, the therapist, and any other organisations or relevant parties (e.g., parents)
• How you might measure outcomes
• How you can communicate outcomes

About the facilitator
Marissa qualified in Drama and Movement Therapy (Sesame) (MA) from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2017, and as an Autism Practitioner from University College London in 2022. She currently works as a Mental Health Adviser at Anglia Ruskin University, and is an Experiential Group Leader for their Dramatherapy training MA. She also works freelance as a therapist, mental health consultant, and supervisor. Marissa is a published researcher, and a Professional Doctorate student investigating the use of outcome measurement in Higher Education Institution mental health provisions.

Can't make this date? This training will also be held on Wednesday 20th May.

Book now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981421102857?aff=oddtdtcreator

📣 We stand with Higher Education Allied Health Professionals!The British Association of Dramatherapists fully supports t...
30/01/2026

📣 We stand with Higher Education Allied Health Professionals!

The British Association of Dramatherapists fully supports the Royal College of Occupational Therapists' Statement of Support for Members Working in Higher Education. ✍️ Higher education staff in Allied Health Professions are vital - their expertise sustains high-quality education, research, and the future pipeline of skilled practitioners our health and care systems urgently need. Their growing job insecurity and redundancy risks threaten not just academic roles, but the very foundations of safe, effective and innovative healthcare practice.

We call on decision-makers, institutions, and stakeholders to protect and value experienced educators and researchers - because strong education means strong practice across all AHPs, including dramatherapy.

Together, let’s champion secure, respected careers in higher education and safeguard the excellence of Allied Health Professions now and for generations to come. 🎓💪

Read the statement here: https://www.rcot.co.uk/latest-news/statement-of-support-members-working-higher-education

29/01/2026

Did you receive any structured early-career or transition-related support as a dramatherapist outside of the NHS? HCPC need your views and experiences! As one of the smallest HCPC modalities, it's so important that we share our voices and experiences to make sure we're not missing out on any support. Please take 10 minutes to fill out this survey and share with your other art, music and dramatherapy colleagues:

That's a wrap on our 2026 conference, Shadows to Strenght: Transforming group dynamics in dramatherapy!What a joy and pr...
26/01/2026

That's a wrap on our 2026 conference, Shadows to Strenght: Transforming group dynamics in dramatherapy!

What a joy and privilege to host our conference this year, in-person in Glasgow from the 9th to 12th and online from the 17th to 25 of January.

We wanted to say a huge, massive, collosal THANK YOU to everyone who has made it such a fulfilling and inspiring event.
.. the organising team, which included BADth staff, executive committee, research committee and Dramatherapy Scotland members, what a fabulous job you all did!
.. Lizzie Palmer of for the wonderful Keynote and Stephanie Turner of for the inspiring closing speech at our in-person conference
.. The dramatherapy student volunteers who helped everything run so smoothly, you are STARS 🌟
.. Lauren Bianchi for leading us in a beautiful Gaelic song to close our in-person conference, and our incredible ceilidh band whio kept us dancing all night!
.. and for being such wonderful and accomodating venues
.. all the truly incredible presenters and workshop facilitators across both our in-person and online events
.. and, of course, all of our attendees - it wouldn't have been the success it was without you.

Here's a glimpse into our in-pereson conference... don't forget to tag us at or so we can share your posts, or send your photos and videos to admin@badth.org.uk - we'd love to see and share them!

This exciting new online group, led by dramatherapists, offers a space for LGBTQIA+ adventurers to explore identity, bel...
17/01/2026

This exciting new online group, led by dramatherapists, offers a space for LGBTQIA+ adventurers to explore identity, belonging and self expression through collaborative storytelling🎲🧙‍♂️🎭📖 For more information please email info@therapyquest.org.uk.

We are thrilled to celebrate a major milestone: the Journal has officially transitioned to a Diamond Open Access model! ...
16/01/2026

We are thrilled to celebrate a major milestone: the Journal has officially transitioned to a Diamond Open Access model! This means all our content is now freely accessible worldwide, significantly increasing the visibility of Dramatherapy research and practice on the international stage.

To build on this success, we are inviting you to get involved in our 2026 programme:

📚Call for Contributions: Share your research or 'Reflections from Practice' with a global audience. The submission deadline is 15th February.

📚Urgent: Peer Reviewers Needed: Due to a record-breaking rise in submissions, we are looking for new reviewers immediately. Help us maintain our high standards of scientific rigour by joining our pool ASAP.

📚Book Reviewers: We are also looking for members to contribute reviews of the latest literature.

How to get involved: Whether you are an author or want to support the journal as a reviewer, please reach out to the Editorial Board as soon as possible at journal@badth.org.uk.

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