Remedial drama;: A handbook for teachers and therapists (Theatre and stage series)

1978, Paperback, 116 pages, Remedial A Handbook for Teachers and Therapists by Sue Jennings The primary purpose of this book is to provide a practical working handbook for teachers and therapists. Chapter one is a general discussion of drama, with emphasis on its relevance to therapeutic work. Chapter two offers practical suggestions for starting a therapeutic session and for creating and extending specific environments. Chapter three explores drama with immigrants of all ages. Chapter four discusses drama and the slow-learning child, while chapter five discusses drama with the disturbed, maladjusted, or psychotic child. Chapter six focuses on drama with the physically handicapped, and chapter seven focuses on drama with the severely handicapped. Chapters eight, nine, and ten discuss drama with adults, frequent problems with therapeutic sessions, and psychodrama and role playing. Chapter eleven offers further practical suggestions for remedial drama, and chapter twelve gives specific warnings and suggestions for teachers.