Date of Award
Spring 5-5-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
MCM - MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Department
Expressive Therapies
Advisor
Dr. Angelle Cook
Abstract
This paper explores the combination of drama therapist, Robert Landy’s (1993), Role Theory and the psychological concept of Post Traumatic Growth (Tedeschi, 2018). The author created a protocol that involved psychoeducation surrounding the five domains of Post Traumatic Growth and a role card sort involving the drama therapeutic process of role theory. A young adult client experiencing significant medical trauma participated in these processes during a three session intervention. Results indicated that the client viewed negative experiences as potentials for growth toward furthered resilience and future hope and optimism. The sample size was limited to one person and further search is needed to further understand if this intervention has efficacy.
Recommended Citation
Angier, Marie, "Connecting With Our Roles Through Post Traumatic Growth After Experiencing Medical Trauma" (2023). Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses. 718.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_theses/718
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