Also called: Psychodramatist, RDT
Uses role-play, improv, and storytelling to help people heal and practice new ways of acting.
Has a group of teens act out a tough conversation with a parent, then switch roles; helps a veteran rehearse telling his story. Works in hospitals, schools, prisons, and private practice.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's in drama therapy (or counseling plus drama therapy training) and RDT credential.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Theater, Psychology.
Growing about average. Very small field.
Low risk for 10 years. Live role-play and group work can't be done by software; the job stays in-person and human.
Classes: Theater, AP Psychology, Speech and debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-1129.
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