Therapists’ understandings of embodiment in dramatherapy: Findings from a research approach using vignettes and aMSN messenger research conversations

Abstract

This paper reports on research with 25 dramatherapists into the use of the concept of core processes (Jones, 1996) in their understanding of their practice. This paper focuses upon the findings of research relating to the process of embodiment (Jones, 1996, 2005). The approach taken involved the use of vignettes and the development of research conversations using aMSN messenger. The paper includes excerpts from vignettes and discusses the findings: looking at how therapists see the process of embodiment in their practice. In conclusion, the author will reflect on the findings in relation to embodiment.

Keywords:

• embodiment
• research
• vignette
• aMSN messenger
• dramatherapy