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To examine the development and professional recognition of dramatherapy in Switzerland and its key figures.

April 10, 2026Open Access

From first seeds to establishing professional recognition: The development of dramatherapy in Switzerland from the pioneering work of Brigitte Spörri

Key Points

To examine the development and professional recognition of dramatherapy in Switzerland and its key figures.
Analyzes the historical narrative of dramatherapy in Switzerland.
Identifies pioneering individuals and their contributions.
Examines training and professional recognition processes.
Highlights unique cultural influences shaping dramatherapy in Switzerland.
Details the contributions of pivotal figures like Brigitte Spörri.
Explores current training practices and professional recognition within the field.

Abstract

Member countries of the European Federation of Dramatherapy hold distinct stories about how dramatherapy evolved within their unique cultural and professional landscapes. Each story reveals a pioneer whose qualities, works and encounters were key in how the plot then unfolded. This article will tell the story of how dramatherapy evolved in Switzerland, giving insight into the characteristics of dramatherapy in Switzerland in terms of recognition, training and practice.

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