British Association of Dramatherapists

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

LAST 24 HOURS OF EARLY BIRD RATES!We're back with another sneak preview of our amazing programme for the upcoming online...
08/12/2025

LAST 24 HOURS OF EARLY BIRD RATES!

We're back with another sneak preview of our amazing programme for the upcoming online segment of our Annual Conference...

Join us from the 17th to the 25th of January online as we explore the theme Shadows to Strength: Transforming Group Dynamics in Dramatherapy.

Whether you're joining us online, in-person or both, don't miss out on early bird rates, only available until the 9th of December (that's tomorrow!)

Find out more and book now: https://www.badth.org.uk/training/conference-shadows-to-strength-transforming-group

Check out some more of the amazing workshops and presentations taking place in the upcoming online segment of our Annual...
07/12/2025

Check out some more of the amazing workshops and presentations taking place in the upcoming online segment of our Annual Conference...

Join us from the 17th to the 25th of January online as we explore the theme Shadows to Strength: Transforming Group Dynamics in Dramatherapy.

Whether you're joining us online, in-person or both, don't miss out on early bird rates, only available until the 9th of December!

Find out more and book now: https://www.badth.org.uk/training/conference-shadows-to-strength-transforming-group

Over the next few days we'll be giving you a sneak peak into the amazing programme for the upcoming online segment of ou...
06/12/2025

Over the next few days we'll be giving you a sneak peak into the amazing programme for the upcoming online segment of our Annual Conference...

Join us from the 17th to the 25th of January online as we explore the theme Shadows to Strength: Transforming Group Dynamics in Dramatherapy.

Whether you're joining us online, in-person or both, don't miss out on early bird rates, only available until the 9th of December!

Find out more and book now: https://www.badth.org.uk/training/conference-shadows-to-strength-transforming-group

Join us for a three-part series explores dramatherapy’s capacity to foster transformation across personal, relational, a...
05/12/2025

Join us for a three-part series explores dramatherapy’s capacity to foster transformation across personal, relational, and collective dimensions through performance.

Participants will be introduced to three distinct yet interrelated forms of therapeutic performance specific to drama therapy: Self-Revelatory Performance, Co-Revelatory Performance, and Theatre for Change (a project developed at CIIS). Each offers a unique pathway to healing, insight, and change.

Find out more and book now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/staging-performing-change-dramatherapy-and-performance-tickets-1834980960449?aff=oddtdtcreator

Calling all dramatherapy students!Please consider expressing your interest to join the National Allied Health Profession...
04/12/2025

Calling all dramatherapy students!

Please consider expressing your interest to join the National Allied Health Professions Learners Council by the 9th of December: https://www.badth.org.uk/DB/news/dramatherapy-students-encouraged-to-join-the-national-allied-health-profess

The AHP learners’ councils’ purpose will be to bring together Allied Health Profession pre-registration learners who are at various points within their learning programme and from across the fifteen AHP professions. Members will be asked to review and advise on projects and plans in the support of learners nationally and their individual profession. NHS England will use the group to gain insight into learners’ views and perspectives and consider their views when making decisions relevant to delivery of NHS England initiatives.

They have received 108 expressions of interest across 9 professions, but no interest from dramatherapists yet (ideally they are looking for two learners from each profession to join). So please do consider joining and representing our profession.

The first meeting is provisionally planned for 29th January 2026 at 6.00pm for one hour. The closing date for the expression of interest is 11.59pm on the 9th of December 2025. Learners can find out more and express their interest to Paul at paul.chapman27@nhs.net.

Do you have a unique vision for Dramatherapy? Join the BADth Board!We need new voices from across our membership spectru...
03/12/2025

Do you have a unique vision for Dramatherapy? Join the BADth Board!

We need new voices from across our membership spectrum—from Full Members to Retired Members—to join us. Your perspective is crucial!

Available roles include: Full Members (6), International Members (2), Associate Members (2), Non-Practicing (1), and Retired (1).

This is your chance to bring your skills (in areas like Legal, Governance, or Financial Management) and expertise to a dynamic, creative organisation. Don't wait—the British Association of Dramatherapists needs strong leadership for 2025 and beyond.

Apply or nominate someone today by emailing admin@badth.org.uk!

02/12/2025

Did you know as well as our in-person conference in Glasgow from the 9th to the 11th of January, we're also hosting an online conference from the 17th to the 25th of January?

We've got a full and enriching programme shaping up for you, here's a sneak from Marissa and Ronnie, telling you about their online workshop, “The Ones who Walk Away from Omelas”: Working with internalised ableism in group therapy for a Multiple Sclerosis charity.

Early bird prices (for the in-person and online conferences) have been extended until Tuesday the 10th of December. Find out more here: https://www.badth.org.uk/training/conference-shadows-to-strength-transforming-group

02/12/2025

Time for a different story: Exploring the value and application of creative imagination in therapy with young people affected by parental alcohol problems.

Want a deeper insight into the session? Watch the video from facilitator Toby Chown to hear exactly what to expect and what key learnings you’ll take away.

Join the British Association of Dramatherapists (BADth) for this vital online training session. Parental alcohol or drug issues affect countless young people, leading to negative self-image and complex trauma.

We will look at how to use creative methods, storytelling, and archetypal images to cross the void between young people and parents, helping them to process feelings of shame, loss, and betrayal in a non-intrusive way.

Key details:
• Date: 8th December 2025
• Time: 18:30 (UK time)
• Format: Online
• Tickets: From £22.38

Secure your place now and help create space for a different story! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/time-for-a-different-story-tickets-1922027960369?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Last chance to book! Just one week to go until this rich CPD workshop exploring the value and application of creative im...
01/12/2025

Last chance to book! Just one week to go until this rich CPD workshop exploring the value and application of creative imagination in therapy with young people affected by parental alcohol problems - Time for a different story.

Find out more and to book visit the link in our bio.

About the facilitator:
Toby Chown is a dramatherapist, writer and storyteller from Brighton and Hove. He is the author of two books of poetry "Haunted Evaporations" and "Into the Dreaming Dark: 33 Poems of Imaginal Ecology". He has 13 years clinical experience working with children and families affected by alcohol and drug problems and is on the editorial board of the Climate Psychology Alliance's Journal Explorations

We can't wait to gather as a community to learn, collaborate and connect at our upcoming annual conference!Check out our...
30/11/2025

We can't wait to gather as a community to learn, collaborate and connect at our upcoming annual conference!

Check out our jam-packed programme for our in-person conference taking place in Glasgow from the 9th to 11th of January. We're so grateful to the amazing community of therapists and facilitators who have offered their skills, knowledge and experience to this event.

You can also download the programme, find all the information you need and book now on our website (early bird rates available until 9th December):

https://www.badth.org.uk/training/conference-shadows-to-strength-transforming-group

They are back! Following beautiful feedback from previous participants over the last 2 years, Dream Wild Retreats are of...
29/11/2025

They are back! Following beautiful feedback from previous participants over the last 2 years, Dream Wild Retreats are offering you ReSource and ReWild weekend retreat 27th Feb - 1st March 2026.

The retreat aims to replenish and resource you, to (re)connect to your inner creative resources, to give restful space to overworking parts, and restore hope and vision to burdened parts, and you will leave the weekend with a renewed sense of purpose and creative gifts.

The retreat brings together creative and healing processes from Internal Family Systems, Creative Arts Therapies, Eco-Therapy, and Systemic Constellations in the heart of Somerset countryside, supporting our connection with ourselves and each other in nature and community.

There are places still available with a maximum of 16 participants.
Tickets £365 - £540 for weekend.

For more information and to register your place click on the Eventbrite link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/resource-and-rewild-tickets-1607750818979?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&keep_tld=1

Contact: info@dreamwildretreat.com

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