ProReal®: The 'good enough' online alternative to face-to-face Dramatherapy. Issue 2 (August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Quigley, Claire Anne
• Is Part Of: Dramatherapy. Volume 41:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 90
• Page End: 99
• Publication Date: 2020-08
• Subjects: Creative online therapy -- Dramatherapy -- online therapy -- ProReal; Drama -- Therapeutic use -- Periodicals; 616.89152305
• DOI: 10.1177/02630672211020886
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0263-0672

Abstract

The Covid-19 restrictions have limited the access of face-to face therapies for many people and continues to effect how Dramatherapists operate. The following article offers reflections around adapting to an on-line medium, focusing more specifically around the software of ProReal. Limitations and considerations are acknowledged, including technological difficulties, computer efficacy, ambiguity tolerance and the need for careful contracting and reassurance of autonomy and control when using on-line platforms. The article ends with a short selection of vignettes from ProReal sessions.