North American Drama Therapy Association
The North American Drama Therapy Association (NADTA) was incorporated in l979 to establish and uphold rigorous standards of professional competence for drama therapists. The organization maintains requirements that must be met to qualify as a registered drama therapist (RDT). NADTA promotes drama therapy through information and advocacy.
MISSION
To support and advance the profession of drama therapy.
VISION
Enhancing the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities through supporting and educating drama therapists.
VALUES
- Creativity and innovation in healing
- Professionalism, integrity, and ethical accountability of practitioners
- Inquiry, research, and transparency of communication
- Collaboration, compassion, and community building through the drama therapeutic process
- Creative alignment between values and action
- A commitment to inclusiveness, a promotion of diversity and cultural competency within the drama therapy community and the clients we serve.
As a member organization of the National Coalition of Creative Arts Therapies Association (NCCATA), NADTA is aligned with professionals in the fields of art, music, dance, and poetry therapies, as well as group psychotherapy and psychodrama.
The North American Drama Therapy Association also supports the work of the British Association for Dramatherapists.
Membership
Membership in the North American Drama Therapy Association (NADTA) is open to all individuals who are interested in the field of drama therapy or the use of drama therapy techniques.
Membership provides you with access to research and publications, conferences and training, as well as vital community connections that allow you to thrive in the work that you do. Membership enhances your professional voice, allowing the NADTA to advocate on your behalf on a local, national, and international scale around core issues facing our profession.