Why Creative Drama Works
First, Let the experts tell you…
Real reactions from past attendees
The Benefits of Embolden Creative Drama Sessions
Embolden Creative Drama held a session for members of People First NS, focused on Inspiring Dreams. They were kind enough to share their reactions:
“A lot of information got, you know, to me and it was so awesome”
-Donna Cox
“Awesome, and I learned a lot”
-Tim Prosser
“It just gave me more enthusiasm to speak up and voice my opinions”
– Sherry Boyd
“It was inspiring… and it makes you think”
-Donnie MacLean
What makes Creative Drama so effective?
IT’s A Fun way to socialize
Comfortable Socializing
In the drama circle, interactions, risks, and challenges are framed by routine, ritual, and clear expectations. This reduces some of the typical “unknowns” and grey areas that accompany social interactions, easing social anxiety.
Fun Motivation
Humour and positivity are ever-present in creative drama, making everyone want to join in the good times.
Creating Together
Sharing imagination, taking risks and exploring creativity with one another in a cohesive setting creates bonds that shine inside and out of the creative drama circle.
Drama develops Better Communication
Exploring Self-Expression
Drama examines the human condition and how we express ideas, paying close attention to different methods of self-expression and noticing how others use their body and voice to convey ideas or feelings.
Cooperation
Games used in creative drama prompt imaginative collaboration, providing opportunities to practice sharing vision, building each other up and accomplishing as a team.
Theory of Mind
Playing different characters means putting oneself in another’s shoes, considering things from their perspective. Perspective-taking in everyday life can help people better appreciate one another and strive for equality.
it’s a platform for Accessible Learning
Encouraging Environment
Our sessions establish a non-hierarchical environment, inviting all taking part to have true ownership over the learning process. This brings fertile ground for motivated learners to explore ideas, concepts and dynamics in their own way.
Engaging
Creative drama naturally caters for multiple intelligences. Part of what makes drama such a powerful teaching tool is how it fits with different learning styles.
Critical Thinking Skills
Participants will be involved careful observation, consideration, imagining, experiencing, and reflecting . These practices build skills for critical thinking, which serves people well in all areas of life.
the Sessions Support good Mental Health
Emotional Regulation
Acting out a variety of emotions can provide healthy catharsis, and the practice of controlling physical and vocal expression helps with emotional regulation.
Proven Stress Reliever
Embolden integrate humour, creativity, and mindfulness, which provide a marvelous infusion of peaceful positivity.
Using Voice, Being Heard
Creative drama exercises invite each person in the drama circle to share insights, meet challenges and take control in the presence of an audience. This builds confidence and familiarity to helps people actively lead problem-solving and advocacy in their lives.