As the profession of drama therapy within North America continues to grow, there is a concurrent need to further understand the occupational experiences of those engaged in service delivery. This secondary data analysis utilized Applied Thematic Analysis to identify common themes among responses to a survey prompt of how personal identifiers impact career advancement among North American drama therapists. Emergent broad themes include Personal Priorities or Values, Lack of Professional Recognition and Mentorship. Findings are interpreted within the context of the current state of the profession. Future directions for research and professional viability are provided.
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