Our Conference Theme

Standing on the shore of a new decade, Drama Therapists draw on our creativity, tools, and wisdom to further our collective vision for drama therapy. We surge ahead with interim credentialing and licensure to strengthen our field. Our body of knowledge and our commitment to social justice continues to expand. We acknowledge the impact of systems on our field and the communities we serve. We explore the ways in which our field can honor the multiplicity of identities and work with intersectionality without furthering appropriative and oppressive narratives.  

As we undertake these tasks, we face instability, unpredictability, and the unknown. Our theatrical and ritual-based roots along with embodiment, play, myth, role, and storytelling help us stand when facing the rising tide of technology, the quicksands of political turmoil, and the toxic impact of white supremacy. We look within ourselves and to each other to define sustainability, share resources, and grow our capacity to gracefully collaborate in work and play.