PG Certification in Drama and Movement Therapy
Become a Drama and Movement Therapy Facilitator by learning from the best in the field with hybrid training designed for the working professional.
450+ Hours Comprehensive Training
Highly Trained and Experienced Faculty
Supervision with experts in the field
Joint Certification from credible field pioneers
Intensive curriculum blending theory and practice in drama and movement therapy
Learn from pioneering experts with global training and experience
Self Directed Customised Supervision in small groups in your local context
Prestigious certification from VIMHANS and The Arts Therapists Co-Lab
Overview
The PG Certification in Drama and Movement Therapy is a comprehensive 450+ hour professional development program jointly offered by The Arts Therapists Co-Lab and VIMHANS (Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health, Neuro & Allied Sciences, Delhi). This specialized training integrates evidence-based approaches in drama therapy and dance/movement therapy, providing healthcare professionals, psychologists, educators, and creative arts practitioners with advanced therapeutic skills.
Course title: Post Graduate Certification in Drama and Movement Therapy
Course duration: April 2027 to Jan 2028 (9 months)
Course offered by: VIMHANS and The Arts Therapists Co-Lab (TATC)
Mode: Hybrid (online and in-person)
Location: New Delhi, India
Intake: 20 students
Objectives
Drama and Movement Therapy (DMT) is a creative, therapeutic approach that uses drama, storytelling, movement and play to support emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It helps individuals explore their emotions, express themselves, and process experiences non-verbally or through role-play. Rooted in psychotherapy and performing arts, DMT is used in mental health, education, corporate and rehabilitation settings. Through creative expression, clients engage in a dynamic process that promotes self-awareness and emotional growth in a safe environment.
The program equips graduates to implement drama and movement therapy techniques across various settings including mental health facilities, rehabilitation centers, schools, and community organizations.
Prerequisites
Applicant must have a Graduate Degree in any field.
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Modules
The program features a carefully structured curriculum balancing theoretical knowledge with extensive practical application, including:
Developmental psychology
Analytical psychology
Laban Movement Analysis
Play Theory
Movement with Touch and Sound
Role Work
Therapeutic Theater
Myth and Ritual
Drama and Movement
Non-Verbal Communication
Facilitation Skills and Ethics
Heuristic research
Schedule
Term 1
Module 1 - Online:
April 30 - May 23, 2027
(Saturdays 4-8 pm, Sundays 10 am - 4 pm)Module 2 - In-Person at VIMHANS, Delhi:
June 11 - 20, 2027
(Weekdays 10 am - 6 pm, Weekends 10 am - 5 pm)Module 3 - In-Person at VIMHANS, Delhi:
July 2 - 11, 2027
(Weekdays 10 am - 6 pm, Weekends 10 am - 5 pm)
Term 2
Module 4 - In-Person at VIMHANS, Delhi:
August 5 - 14, 2027
(Weekdays 10 am - 6 pm, Weekends 10 am - 5 pm)Self Directed Supervised Internship
Module 5 - In-Person (Graduation):
January 28 - 31, 2027
(Weekdays 10 am - 6 pm, Weekends 10 am - 5 pm)
Requirements
Attendance: 90% minimum attendance is mandatory
Internship: 70 hours (50 hours client contact, 20 hours observation)
Supervision: 15 hours of professional supervision provided by the course
Personal Therapy: 20 hours of personal therapy
Arts Engagement: 20 hours of engaging in any form of the arts
Assessment
Assignments are evaluated based on the following criteria:
Sustained, independent, written argument
Originality in application of knowledge
Analytical and critical awareness of relevant contemporary theories
Intellectual engagement
Recognizing reflexivity
Amalgamation of personal reflection with Theory and Practice
Pre-internship evaluation is required.
Structure
April - August 2027
LEARNING MODULES
SELF DIRECTED INTERNSHIP & SUPERVISION
ENDING MODULES, ASSESSMENT AND GRADUATION
September -
December 2027
January
2028
Fee
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Total - Rs. 90000/-
Payment can be made in one or two instalments with a 50k minimum for the first instalment.
Last date for first instalment:
10th April 2027
Last date for second instalment:
30th June 2027
Faculty
ANSHUMA KSHETRAPAL,
Co-Course Director
PREETHA RAMASUBRAMANIAN,
Co-Course Director
TRIPURA KASHYAP
RAKSHITA GOEL
SHRUTI GARG
Course Coordinator:
Vidhisha Devnani
+91 7507202640
Course Coordinator:
Apabrita Das Adhikari
+91 7002318224
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