Plant-based theatre: Drama therapy assists psychedelic-assisted therapy

Psychedelics are naturally derived from plants, fungi and bacteria and their experiential therapeutic use evidences improved environmental appreciation. Drama therapy also builds insight through action-oriented treatment interventions that cultivate empathy. This theoretical article proposes possible benefits in pairing drama therapy with psychedelic-assisted therapy to enhance outcomes due to potential commonalities in the process. A drama therapy core processes schema was employed as a baseline to highlight intersections and suggest meaningful intermodal collaboration.

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Drama Therapy Review
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2025-04-01
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https://doi.org/10.1386/dtr_00159_1
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Psychedelics and Drug Studies
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Plant-based theatre: Drama therapy assists psychedelic-assisted therapy

Brett Alters
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Plant-based theatre: Drama therapy assists psychedelic-assisted therapy

Brett Alters
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Abstract

Psychedelics are naturally derived from plants, fungi and bacteria and their experiential therapeutic use evidences improved environmental appreciation. Drama therapy also builds insight through action-oriented treatment interventions that cultivate empathy. This theoretical article proposes possible benefits in pairing drama therapy with psychedelic-assisted therapy to enhance outcomes due to potential commonalities in the process. A drama therapy core processes schema was employed as a baseline to highlight intersections and suggest meaningful intermodal collaboration.

Drama Therapy ReviewVol. 11(1)
California Institute of Integral Studies (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 87%
Psychedelics and Drug Studies
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