In today’s episode of the Tranquil Awakenings Podcast, Debbie will be in conversation with John Bowtell who helps individuals explore their emotions through the use of drama and play using developmental transformations.
Through his theatre background, John became aware of dramatherapy, a type of psychotherapy; and how the intentional use of drama techniques and ideas could assist in the therapeutic encounter.
During his work with his clients, John becomes a part of the unfolding drama to safely co-create the experience with his clients, exploring whatever roles or scenarios are relevant to meet their therapeutic needs at that time.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- We play different roles within our daily life.
- Through the use of drama therapy, we can work through what is stuck mentally or emotionally to transform it into something different.
- Drama therapy can be a safe way to explore aspects of ourselves that we do not feel able to show the rest of the world.
- Through dramatherapy, an individual can not only explore their obstacles but also how to successfully move away from them.
- Drama therapy can be used to explore different power structures within our lives and within society.
- Play is important for wellbeing.
BEST MOMENTS
- “It's something that kind of comes naturally. So, I think of drama as an art form. It's the one that's closest to normal life. So actually, we're all doing, you know, we're doing an improvisation now. We're playing our roles, we're performing. This is very natural human activity.”
- “But in order to do your role effectively, it's going to change in relation to your client. So, the way that you show up for one client is different from the way you show up for another client.”
- “It's much more fun playing the bad guys, playing the people that you're not, right? And you can then present aspects of yourself that are not socially acceptable or they're not potentials that you can bring forward in your everyday life.”
- “These things, if they're unexplored or unexpressed, then they can cause blockages in us.”
- “Basically, we agree it's pretend. We agree that it's play. It's not for real. That's the deal. It's defined by restraining from harm.”
- “This is a kind of everyday miracle to me. That however heavy the material is, actually it can all be played with, and it can all be transformed.”
HOST BIO
Debbie is a seasoned therapist whose journey from being a primary school teacher to an adept therapist has been fuelled by her fascination with the intricacies of human nature. Equipped with advanced certifications in diverse modalities like hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming, mindfulness, meditation, past life regression and many more she has honed her expertise to bring about transformative change.
As a full-time therapist and trainer, Debbie's driving passion is guiding others, as well as herself, towards their best selves. Embracing the concept of holistic beings, she firmly believes in addressing the mental, emotional, physical, social, energetic, and spiritual facets of well-being and healing.
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