Emma Dawes Dramatherapist & Clinical Supervisor
Liverpool, Cheshire & Manchester

Dramatherapy in Schools, Clinics and Organisations

I offer a bespoke freelance package to suit the individual needs of any school, clinic or other organisational setting in the areas of Surrey, London & Berkshire.

This can be made up of Sessional, Half Day or Full Day Dramatherapy services and can include:

• 30 – 60 minute Dramatherapy sessions (Group & 1:1)
  
• Written clinical reports
  
• Attendance at MDT meetings, Annual Reviews, LIAMS etc
  
• Initial observations
  
• Assessments
  
• Meetings with parents and carers
  
• Help with applying for funding (including match funding)

For information on package prices please visit the Rates page.

I also offer an Introduction to Dramatherapy workshop for staff to demonstrate how this provision can benefit pupils and clients in your setting. If you would like a Leaflet with more information about Drama and Movement Therapy in schools and organisations or are interested in the introductory workshop please contact me.

Dramatherapy in Education

The effectiveness of dramatherapy in schools and special education has now been widely recognised and published. Its creative capacity allows opportunities for communication and the expression of emotions and feelings around personal, social or health education issues (PSHCEE).

Working in schools I have a thorough understanding of SEAL and Every Child Matters government campaigns and Dramatherapy supports key elements of both these campaigns. I have experience of working in Mainstream Primary & Secondary Schools, Private Primary & Secondary Schools, Special Schools, Colleges, Nurseries & Preschools.

I mostly commonly work with children and young people who have:

• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  
• Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
  
• Learning Difficulties
  
• Social and Communication Difficulties
  
• Physical and Sensory Disabilities
  
• Attachment related Difficulties

As well as children and adolescents who are dealing with:

• Lack of self-esteem or confidence
  
• Peer related difficulties
  
• Foster care and adoption transition
  
• Change or loss, e.g. divorce, bereavement, or moving home
  
• Trauma and abuse
  
• Issues around sexuality