VOW 88.1 VOW 88.1 x Drama for Life - Drama Therapy: Going back to the roots of healing

VOW 88.1 x Drama for Life - Drama Therapy: Going back to the roots of healing

"Drama" and "therapy"? In the same line?? As in, they are the same thing? Now, doesn't that sound a little strange?! Join Kirsten, a recently graduated Honours student in Drama Therapy, as she delves into the details of expressive art therapies and what they mean for our individual and collective well-being. By looking at the practice's history as well as chatting to fellow Wits Drama For Life community members, we discover how drama, therapy and their team up can aid our mental health.
Occasionally English South Africa Arts · Education
3 Episodes

EP 3 | What does Drama Therapy mean for us?

We round up our podcast series with a conversation with the founder of Drama For Life, Warren Nebe. As a teacher and curriculum developer who has been there since DFL’s inception, Warren reaffirms the wonder and power of drama, playfulness and community. He unpacks what art and creativity can mean…
12 Dec 2023 22 min

EP 2 | Studying Drama Therapy

If after episode 1, you are thinking you may want to study drama therapy, Kirsten chats to Kabelo Mokgehle, a Masters student at Drama For Life. Kabelo highlights the alternative approaches to teaching and learning that DFL champions as well as the emphasis on bringing one’s own personality interests and…
12 Dec 2023 21 min

EP 1 | Origins of Drama Therapy

Kirsten kicks off the podcast series by framing its trajectory of exploring what drama therapy is and what this means for us; as individuals as well as a South African community. She links concepts of art, creativity and playfulness to their therapeutic potential. When looking into the origins of drama…
12 Dec 2023 20 min