DRAMA THERAPY
What is Drama Therapy?
Drama therapy is a therapeutic modality that uses embodied techniques to facilitate creativity, imagination, learning, insight and growth. It utilizes artistic expression to help explore emotions, improve self-awareness, and cope with psychological challenges such as trauma, depression, or anxiety. It is used with individuals, couples, families, and groups and in a wide variety of settings.
Drama therapists utilize multiple tools and techniques during sessions, including but not limited to, improvisation, theatre games, mask making, storytelling, art making, group play, writing, and enactment or performance. You do not need to be an actor/performer/someone with theatre experience to participate in drama therapy!
Watch a powerful moment above from 2nd Act’s Encore 2024 as our participants engage in a moving drama therapy exercise. Stay tuned for Encore 2026 here.
Who does our program support?
Anyone with lived experience with SUD/mental illness or working with people impacted by substance use/mental illness including:
Peer Recovery Specialists
Peer Recovery Coaches
Community Health Workers
Peer Outreach Specialists
Case Managers
Peer Advocates
Behavioral Health Peer Specialists
Medical Staff and First Responders
What services are offered through the program?
Our drama therapists collaborate with clients and groups to explore personal challenges through embodied creative expression. Our drama therapeutic techniques support personal development, creativity, emotional resilience, and overall well being.
For individuals
Individual Drama Therapy Session
One-on-one sessions tailored to your goals in healing, growth, and creativity
Individual Supervision and Professional Development
Individual supervision for CRPS, CHW's and professional development support, including leadership coaching and career advancement strategy
Open Studio Drop-In
Low-barrier creative space for grounding, connection, and brief support. No appointment needed. Check our calendar for open hours.
For organizations
Workshops and Training
Interactive drama therapy workshops to build team cohesion, foster emotional resilience, and offer healing space for processing stress, grief, and burnout in the workplace. Custom formats available
Ongoing Workshops
Monthly or biweekly on-site workshops that strengthen staff wellbeing, improve team cohesion, and reduce burnout
2nd Space
2nd Space is a drama therapy studio and community office located in 188 Valley St (Suite 206) Providence, Rhode Island. It’s a welcoming, therapeutic space designed specifically for peers, recovery professionals, and community health workers to rest, reflect, learn, and create in community. We also offer one-on-one sessions during our drop-in hours for professional development, recovery support, supervision, and presentation coaching.
Drop-in support hours
Why should you book a session?
Our program supports the unique difficulties faced by those impacted by SUD. Drama therapy encourages participants to process challenging experiences and emotions through embodiment rather than verbal processing. The creative process allows multiple entry points for support and healing. Book a 1:1 session to maintain your recovery, to process the challenges faced in the workplace, or simply to gain a deeper understanding of yourself.
BOOK YOUR SESSION WITH US
(RI & MA)
(OH)
(RI)
Disclaimer
Services provided by a Registered Drama Therapist (RDT) are not a substitute for psychotherapy or mental health counseling provided by a licensed professional. Drama therapy focuses on self-expression and personal growth and does not include diagnosis or treatment of mental health disorders.