Dramatherapie

Praktijk voor Dramatherapie

 

 

Dramatherapie is het stimuleren van creativiteit, speel- en sociale vaardigheden, inbeeldingsvermogen, zelfvertrouwen en persoonlijke groei. Dramatherapie is een unieke vorm van psychotherapie waarin (rollen)spel, kunstvormen, improvisatie, beweging en theater gebruikt worden om de therapeutische relatie vorm te geven.

 

 

Wie is Annabelle Read?

 

Annabelle Read is in Engeland opgeleid als dramatherapeute (Masters in Dramatherapy). In Engeland is Dramatherapie een beschermd beroep. Annabelle is in Engeland geregistreerd in het register van de Health Professionals Council. Annabelle is lid van de Engelse beroepsvereniging The British Assocation of Dramatherapists en van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Dramatherapie.

 

Voor wie is dramatherapie geschikt?

 

Dramatherapie is geschikt voor kinderen, volwassenen en families die sociale of emotionele ondersteuning nodig hebben; bijvoorbeeld bij:

 

autisme

A.D.H.D

depressie

dyslexie

angsten

negatief zelfbeeld

eetproblemen

misbruik

gedragsproblemen

Verstandelijke beperking

Andere ontwikkelingsstoornissen

 

Specifieke aandachtsgebieden van therapie kunnen zijn: sociale vaardigheden, rouwverwerking, scheiding, gepest worden, uiten van emoties en spelvaardigheden.

 

Waar vindt dramatherapie plaats? Na afstemming met de cliënt vindt de therapie thuis, op school of in een therapieruimte plaats (Leiden of Den Haag).

 

Groepen en individuen

 

Dramatherapie kan individueel of groepsgewijs aangeboden worden. Kinderen kunnen één-op-één therapie krijgen, samen met ouders, broers en/of zussen. Meer informatie over groepen kunt u vinden bij groepen.

 

Training en workshops

 

Annabelle verzorgt diverse workshops voor professionals en ouders, zoals:

 

Inleiding Dramatherapie,

Beter leren spelen met je kind Kinderen,

Helpen bij het vertellen van hun verhaal.

 

Meer informatie kunt u vinden bij Training and Workshops

 

Vergoeding kosten

 

Cliënten kunnen de therapie financieren vanuit een persoonsgebonden budget (PGB) of Rugzak (leelinggebonden financiering). Vergoeding vanuit (aanvullende) zorgverzekering is soms ook mogelijk. U kunt hiernaar informeren bij uw zorgverzekeraar. Neem contact op met Annabelle met vragen over de kosten en vergoeding van therapie.

 

 

Dramatherapie is het stimuleren van creativiteit, speel- en sociale vaardigheden, inbeeldingsvermogen, zelfvertrouwen en persoonlijke groei. Dramatherapie is een unieke vorm van psychotherapie waarin (rollen)spel, kunstvormen, improvisatie, beweging en theater gebruikt worden om de therapeutische relatie vorm te geven.

 

 

Wie is Annabelle Read?

 

Annabelle Read is in Engeland opgeleid als dramatherapeute (Masters in Dramatherapy). In Engeland is Dramatherapie een beschermd beroep. Annabelle is in Engeland geregistreerd in het register van de Health Professionals Council. Annabelle is lid van de Engelse beroepsvereniging The British Assocation of Dramatherapists en van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Dramatherapie.

 

Voor wie is dramatherapie geschikt?

 

Dramatherapie is geschikt voor kinderen, volwassenen en families die sociale of emotionele ondersteuning nodig hebben; bijvoorbeeld bij:

 

autisme

A.D.H.D

depressie

dyslexie

angsten

negatief zelfbeeld

eetproblemen

misbruik

gedragsproblemen

Verstandelijke beperking

Andere ontwikkelingsstoornissen

 

Specifieke aandachtsgebieden van therapie kunnen zijn: sociale vaardigheden, rouwverwerking, scheiding, gepest worden, uiten van emoties en spelvaardigheden.

 

Waar vindt dramatherapie plaats? Na afstemming met de cliënt vindt de therapie thuis, op school of in een therapieruimte plaats (Leiden of Den Haag).

 

Groepen en individuen

 

Dramatherapie kan individueel of groepsgewijs aangeboden worden. Kinderen kunnen één-op-één therapie krijgen, samen met ouders, broers en/of zussen. Meer informatie over groepen kunt u vinden bij groepen.

 

Training en workshops

 

Annabelle verzorgt diverse workshops voor professionals en ouders, zoals:

 

Inleiding Dramatherapie,

Beter leren spelen met je kind Kinderen,

Helpen bij het vertellen van hun verhaal.

 

Meer informatie kunt u vinden bij Training and Workshops

 

Vergoeding kosten

 

Cliënten kunnen de therapie financieren vanuit een persoonsgebonden budget (PGB) of Rugzak (leelinggebonden financiering). Vergoeding vanuit (aanvullende) zorgverzekering is soms ook mogelijk. U kunt hiernaar informeren bij uw zorgverzekeraar. Neem contact op met Annabelle met vragen over de kosten en vergoeding van therapie.

What is Dramatherapy?

Dramatherapy is a form of therapy that facilitates creativity, play, imagination, self esteem and growth. The dramatic element helps to connect to the body and mind through various techniques. These include; story-telling and making, role-play, puppetry, masks, sand-play, sensory-play, improvisation, mime, enactment, movement, voice, song, props and percussion.  The therapeutic element is the process of being together in a ‘safe’ space in groups or individually with the therapist. In this space the psychological and developmental needs of the child are identified and explored through the dramatic techniques.

The therapeutic approach is non-directive and adjusted to the developmental level of the individual. For instance, for some children it is difficult to ‘play another’ in role-play, yet they are able to connect to objects such as small figures/dolls. The therapist will join the client in their journey of exploration rather than directing them.

Process: Parent and therapist have an initial meeting to discuss their ‘questions for therapy’. The therapists will also meet with the child in order to determine if Dramatherapy may help the child. It is sometimes difficult to establish this on the initial meeting; an assessment period of three sessions will take place. During this assessment period it is established if the therapy will continue, what are the aims and for how long will it last. The therapy can last between 12 weeks and several years

About Annabelle Read

Annabelle Read is a British trained Dramatherapist. She completed the MA in Dramatherapy from The University of Derby in June 2006. Annabelle began working with children with learning difficulties/ disabilities in 1998. She has worked in many roles including, Learning Support Assistant, Care Assistant, School counsellor, ABA therapist and Son-rise therapist. In 2004 Annabelle decided to bring her two passions together; drama and working with children. These two passions guided her to the MA training in Dramatherapy.

During her training as a Dramatherapist Annabelle worked with traumatised children. This led Annabelle to her research An investigation into Developmental approaches to Dramatherapy in the treatment of sexually abused children (2006). Annabelle is continuing to expand on this and is still working with trumatised children.

In September 2006 Annabelle moved to The Netherlands and started her private practice. She began by offering her services to English speaking children only. Annabelle is now beginning to expand this to the Dutch community as her understanding of the language grows!

Client group

Annabelle offers therapy to children and adults of all ages and abilities who may benefit from Dramatherapy. The therapy is offered individually, in small groups, with siblings or parent and child relationship training. Dramatherapy can help clients with physical, emotional and developmental difficulties.

Possible difficulties that Dramatherapy may help are;

• sleeping problems
• anxiety
• depression
• social difficulties
• emotional difficulties
• restlessness
• lack of self esteem

Or developmental concerns such as;

• limited play skills (symbolic and imaginative play)
• turn-taking skills
• fine and gross motor skills

Therapy at home

The therapy can take place in the child's home. Annabelle will come to the child’s home and decide on a suitable place with the parents and child where the therapy can take place. This is often the child’s room, play-room or living area. When there is limited space available Annabelle will bring a mat that becomes ‘the therapy space’. This offers security and safety and enables the child to feel open for exploration in a contained space.

Working in the child’s home enables the therapist to see the child in their natural environment. This is often very helpful when working on developmental play skills. In discussion with the child and parents it is possible to set up play dates with a peer. Annabelle will then facilitate this play-date encouraging interactive and social play.

Therapy at school

There is a possibility that Annabelle can come to your school. This needs to be arranged between school, the therapist and the child’s parents.  Therapy in school enables support for the child to be incorporated into the child's daily routine.  It also brings teachers, parents and the therapist working together to support the child.

Observations: In order to gain a better understanding of the child it is at times important for the therapist to observe the child in school. This is an informative process for the school and the parents.

Trianing/Workshops

 The following workshops can be offered to schools, health centers and other appropriate organisations.

• An Introduction to Dramatherapy
• Helping children tell their stories
• Creative approaches to playing

Please phone or email for more information on other possible workshops.

Funding

If you receive a PGB budget it is possible that you can use this to fund Dramatherapy for your child. There are also some insurance companies that fund a certain amount of sessions.

Professional Bodies

Annabelle Read is an international member of The British Association of Dramatherapists www.badth.org.uk and a full member of The Health Professionals Council www.hpc-uk.org 

For further information on both professional bodies and ethical frameworks please follow the links provided.

Contact

Annabelle Read

Joachim Oudaanstraat 12

Rijnsburg

2231 JD

Tel: 0644697257

Email: annabelleread@hotmail.com