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

Pairing drama therapy with psychedelic-assisted therapy may improve therapeutic outcomes because both approaches share common processes, such as fostering insight, empathy, and environmental appreciation. This theoretical article uses a drama therapy core processes schema to identify intersections between the two modalities and proposes meaningful intermodal collaboration.

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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.