Dramatherapy (Journal)

ISSN 02630672 , ONLINE ISSN 21571430

Dramatherapy (DJ) is an established international journal that presents the most recent developments in the field of dramatherapy theory, practice and research, and promotes the advancement of the profession worldwide. It provides a platform for dynamic dialogues with related disciplines whilst encouraging critical, open, diverse and creative thinking.

From 2024 onwards (volume 45), DJ will be published as Diamond Open Access. The journal is funded by the British Association of Dramatherapists (BADth). It will not charge APCs or submission fees.

For more information or to access the journal, visit the Discover platform. Volumes 45 and onwards are available Open Access, free of charge.

 



Co-Editors

Susana Pendzik
Tel-Hai College, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
suzanp@telhai.ac.il

Salvo Pitruzzella
Fine Arts Academy of Palermo, Italy (Emeritus)
salvopitruzzella1@gmail.com

Notes for Contributors Download


Aims & Scope

Dramatherapy (DJ) is the professional journal of the British Association of Dramatherapists (BADth). Since its foundation in 1977, the journal has investigated a range of perspectives regarding theory, practice and research in the field of dramatherapy both nationally and internationally. For many years, it has been the only periodical on this topic all over the world, and a point of reference for quite a few generations of dramatherapists.

From 2024 onwards (volume 45), DJ will be published as Diamond Open Access, with funding provided by BADth. It will not charge APCs or submission fees, and all content can be accessed via the Intellect Discover platform free of charge.

Dramatherapy practice can vary according to the contexts in which it is applied. The journal encourages a diversity of approaches and theoretical frameworks. Contributions from international authors are significant in developing practitioners’ thinking and understanding, with a special regard to the applications of dramatherapy in new and emerging cultural contexts, which are developing worldwide.

Dramatherapy has a proximity to many different disciplinary domains: theatre and performance, psychotherapy, psychology, anthropology, philosophy, cognitive sciences and literature, among others. In particular, theatre is considered one of the main roots of dramatherapy; contributions are welcome from both practitioners and scholars in theatre and performance, as well as in the various forms of applied theatre. The journal also encourages contributions from the above-mentioned fields that show connections with dramatherapy, and might throw new light in our understanding of its deep processes.

Dramatherapy stands within the field of the creative arts therapies and is in constant dialogue with them. The journal encourages submissions that are the fruits of collaboration with other arts therapists, both in terms of common theoretical issues and practical experience of partnership.

Submissions

Contributions should be submitted via the 'Submit' button on the journal's webpage. Contact by mail s.pitruzzella.dramatherapy@gmail.com.
 
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All articles submitted should be original work and must not be under consideration by other publications.
 
Journal contributors will receive a free PDF copy of their final work upon publication. Print copies of the journal may also be purchased by contributors at half price.

Peer Review Policy

All articles undergo initial editorial screening by the journal's Editorial Team and/or incumbent Guest Editors. Articles then undergo a rigorous, anonymous external peer review by two referees, following the guidance in Intellect's 'Peer review instructions'. Based on this feedback, the Editors will communicate a decision and revision suggestions to authors. To appeal an editorial decision, please contact the main Editor who will consider your case.

Ethical Guidelines

The journal follows the principles set out by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Read our Ethical Guidelines for more on the journal's standards.

Co-Editors

Susana Pendzik
Tel-Hai College, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
suzanp@telhai.ac.il

Salvo Pitruzzella
Fine Arts Academy of Palermo, Italy (Emeritus)
salvopitruzzella1@gmail.com

Co-Editors

Susana Pendzik
Tel-Hai College, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
suzanp@telhai.ac.il

Salvo Pitruzzella
Fine Arts Academy of Palermo, Italy (Emeritus)
salvopitruzzella1@gmail.com

Co-Editors

Susana Pendzik
Tel-Hai College, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
suzanp@telhai.ac.il

Salvo Pitruzzella
Fine Arts Academy of Palermo, Italy (Emeritus)
salvopitruzzella1@gmail.com


General Call for Papers

Deadline: 15 February 2025

We invite you to submit original works to be considered for the upcoming general issue of Dramatherapy (DJ). The journal encourages contributions by both practitioners and scholars, from diverse approaches and schools of thought in dramatherapy. We welcome submissions from allied disciplines, such as theatre and performance, arts therapies, psychology, anthropology, philosophy, cognitive science and literature, which are relevant to dramatherapy and can shed new light on understanding its deep processes. We welcome a range of contributions, including:

  1. Scholarly articles: This peer-reviewed section includes research (qualitative, quantitative, art-based and mixed-methods), scoping and systematic reviews and theoretical and conceptual essays, as well as interdisciplinary contributions that are relevant to dramatherapy practice and theory. All the articles will undergo a process of double-blind peer review.
  2. Reflections from practice: This peer-reviewed section encompasses any aspect emerging from clinical work, supervision and training in dramatherapy. It includes (but is not limited to) clinical comments, short case studies, reports of innovative applications of dramatherapy in various fields and diverse cultural contexts and reflections on methods and techniques, as well as issues arising in supervision and training.
  3. Interviews: with prominent scholars and practitioners in dramatherapy and related fields.
  4. Reviews: performances, art, literature, films, etc.
  5. Book reviews: concerning dramatherapy or related fields.
  6. Creative contributions: These encompass original artistic contributions that are pertinent to dramatherapy practice, such as short stories, theatrical texts, poetry, graphic expressions (photographs, video clips), etc. It also welcomes descriptions of innovative exercises and techniques, such as warm-ups, closures or other activities that can be shared with other colleagues.

Please ensure that:

Contributions should be submitted via the 'Submit' button above.

Special Issue Call for Papers

There are no Special Issue calls for the journal at this time.

Co-Editors

Susana Pendzik
Tel-Hai College, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
suzanp@telhai.ac.il

Salvo Pitruzzella
Fine Arts Academy of Palermo, Italy (Emeritus)
salvopitruzzella1@gmail.com

Editorial Board

Jane Bourne
CNTW NHS Trust and Newcastle University, UK

Katerina Chatzovoulou
Music Therapist and Researcher, UK

Christiana Iordanou
University of Kent, UK

Meabh Ivers
Dramatherapist and Clinical Supervisor, UK

Simone Klees
Medical School Hamburg, Germany

Taylor Ronnie George Mitchell
Independent Dramatherapist

Maria Schubert
University of Athens, Greece

Co-Editors

Susana Pendzik
Tel-Hai College, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
suzanp@telhai.ac.il

Salvo Pitruzzella
Fine Arts Academy of Palermo, Italy (Emeritus)
salvopitruzzella1@gmail.com

 
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  • Volume (45): Issue (1)
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Co-Editors

Susana Pendzik
Tel-Hai College, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
suzanp@telhai.ac.il

Salvo Pitruzzella
Fine Arts Academy of Palermo, Italy (Emeritus)
salvopitruzzella1@gmail.com

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