Dramatic Problem Solving

Drama-Based Group Exercises for Conflict Transformation

Steven Hawkins

• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Year: 2012
• Print ISBN: 9781849053259
• eBook ISBN: 9780857006677
• Topic: Psychology
• Subtopic: Psychotherapy Counselling
• Index: Psychology

Engaging groups in drama is a highly effective way to break down barriers and build resilient teams. This concise book of drama-based exercises will be an invaluable tool for practitioners looking to facilitate conflict transformation and is applicable to a wide range of contexts and client groups. The dramatic problem solving approach is a sequential process, from welcoming exercises and forming agreements, to analysing the root problems and building on trust, culminating in the creation of a piece of drama. Each stage is accompanied by activities and illustrated with examples from the author's extensive experience.

This book will be an innovative resource for any professionals involved in groupwork including youthworkers, teachers, social workers, arts and family therapists, group psychotherapists, psychologists, school counsellors and community leaders.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title
• Contents
• Preface
• Introduction
• Chapter 1 Beginnings
• Chapter 2 Defining the Problem
• Chapter 3 Analyzing the Issue
• Chapter 4 What do We Want to See?
• Chapter 5 What are the Root Causes of the Problem?
• Chapter 6 Creating Clarity and Consensus
• Chapter 7 Who is Involved in the Problem?
• Chapter 8 Creating the Dramatic Piece
• Chapter 9 Play Making
• Chapter 10 Presentation
• Chapter 11 Action Planning and Follow-up
• Chapter 12 Warm-ups
• Chapter 13 Closing Exercises
• Chapter 14 Applications
• Conclusion
• Bibliography