TaRole Theory: Alchemizing the Drama Therapy Role Sort with the Tarot

Author

Brooke FergusonFollow

Date of Award

Spring 5-5-2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

MA - Master of Arts

Department

Expressive Therapies

Advisor

Dr. Angelle Cook

Abstract

In this mixed-methods qualitative and arts-based research project, the researcher conducted a community engagement workshop infusing role theory into a personalized tarot reading for each participant. The participants considered the types of roles they currently play and have played in their lives, gave themselves a tarot reading with the researcher’s guidance, and created individual expressive arts presentations based on their reflections of their readings. Data were extrapolated from the prevalent themes observed in the reflections and the performances, which included protection, self-limitation, openness, trust in self, and connection and collaboration. Lack of a focused population was one limitation of this research. Results were artistic reflections of the data collected and the emergent themes from the group of participants.

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Recommended Citation

Ferguson, Brooke, "TaRole Theory: Alchemizing the Drama Therapy Role Sort with the Tarot" (2024). Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses. 776.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_theses/776