Mira is located in Montreal, Quebec where she has a private practice and works as part time faculty at Concordia University in the Creative Arts Therapies Department (Drama Therapy). She is also a counselor at McGill University Wellness Hub.

Mira has an MA in Drama Therapy from Concordia University, Montreal and is a graduate of the Institute for Developmental Transformations. She is a certified Yoga Instructor and Advanced Thai Yoga Massage practitioner.

When asked what else she would like to share with the community, Mira said "In addition to drama therapy, I practice and teach alignment-based hatha yoga and have been trained in using yoga for people who have experienced trauma and Street Yoga for traumatized and homeless youth. I have completed advanced certification in Thai Massage and am proud to offer birth support doula services."

CLINICAL POPULATION:

• People of all ages and backgrounds who have experienced traumatic stress
• Children with behavioural issues
• People living with disabilities

DRAMA THERAPY APPROACH:

• Developmental Transformations (DvT)
• Playback Theatre

APPROACH TO WORKING WITH STUDENTS:

• Clinical Supervisor for Alternative Track Students

COURSES & TRAINING OFFERED:

• Courses offered at DvT Montreal

Susan is located in Montreal, Quebec where she works at the Montreal Children's Hospital - Pre-school Day Treatment Centre and Outpatient Psychiatry CLSC Parc-Extention - Youth Mental Health Team Private Practice. She has an MA in Drama Therapy from Concordia University, Montreal. Additional clinical training includes: Cogntive Behavioral Therapy; Narrative Therapy; Play Therapy; Trauma-informed Therapy; Couple and Family Therapy; Incredible Years Parent Training; and Child/Parent Relationship Training.

When asked what else she would like to share with the community, Susan said, "I'm currently training in Play Therapy and primarily work with children and their families. As a drama therapist, I have served on the NADTA board as both Canadian Regional Representative and Membership Chair."

CLINICAL POPULATION:

• Children
• Adolescents
• Families

DRAMA THERAPY APPROACH:

• Embodiment Projection Role (EPR)
• Neurodevelopmental Play
• Story-making
• Person-centred
• Influenced by the work of Sue Jennings, Ann Cattanach, Alida Gersie, and Phil Jones

APPROACH TO WORKING WITH STUDENTS:

• Assess where the student is on their journey to becoming an RDT
• Help them to locate the training that would be most appropriate
• Develop a timeline for the training and help them to find an internship site
• Recommend readings based on the approaches that they are drawn to and would like to explore further

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