This new edition provides a systematic review of the practice and theory of drama therapy. With a unique combination of practical guidelines, clinical examples, and research vignettes, this fully revised edition examines the developments of recent decades in the field of drama therapy and explores the impact of "core processes" on clinical practice.

The book presents how drama therapy can be utilized across a wide range of clients, responding individually to their needs. Therapists working in different parts of the world contribute examples from their practice and engage in research discussions regarding the effectiveness of drama therapy.

The book draws on studies conducted with children who survived the tsunami in Sri Lanka, HIV-positive adolescents in South Africa, elderly clients with psychosis in Great Britain, and even women living in shelters in Malaysia.

The book, divided into four distinct parts, provides:

• Definitions of the core processes of drama therapy
• Exploration of how drama therapists understand what they offer to clients
• Clear descriptions of the structure and content of drama therapy
• Numerous clinical research vignettes from around the world.

An important edition that sheds light on how experienced drama therapists perceive their work with clients, which will undoubtedly capture the interest of both drama therapy students and professionals working in the field.