Drawing on community expertise to develop competencies in the profession of drama therapy
What is it about?
This article describes a multi-year process we undertook to draw upon the expertise and knowledge of educators, practitioners, and members of our community to develop a comprehensive set of core knowledge competencies for the profession of drama therapy. It explores why it is important for professions to define unique knowledge competencies as well as explores how these areas of knowledge can be used and developed further in the future.
Why is it important?
Creating core knowledge competencies is crucial to the development of a growing and unique profession. Knowledge competencies are at the heart of educational design and accreditation programs, serve as core domains that will be addressed in standards of ethical practice, and can serve to help educate new professionals (and others) about drama therapy. This document reflects the work of a vibrant and rich community of therapists and educators and can serve as a model for other fields as well.