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Samenvatting

Nadat in 1994 de methode Lievelingsrollen werd gepubliceerd is er veel vervolgonderzoek gedaan door o.a. studenten dramatherapie. Verder wordt er momenteel in het werkveld veel meer kortdurend en modulair gewerkt. Kortom het werd tijd om de langdurende methode nader te onderzoeken. Bijvoorbeeld: kunnen we als dramatherapeuten de Lievelingsrollen gebruiken als diagnostisch instrument? Zijn er mogelijkheden om modulair met Lievelingsrollen te werken? Hoe werken de lievelingsrollen met kinderen? Is schematherapie te combineren met lievelingsrollen? En is het wel zo leuk om alles in modules te doen en te standaardiseren, verliezen we daar niet ook iets mee? Dit boek doet een poging om een antwoord te geven op al deze vragen. Het onderzoek hiervoor werd vanuit de HAN begeleid door dr. Heid S.C.A. Muijen.

Summary

This research report is based on the 'favourite roles' technique published by the author in 1994. A revision of the article has been integrated in this research report. In this report, the technique is also tested in several ways in real life field situations and the possibilities are described. The following conclusions are made as a result of practical and literature research:

The 'favourite roles' technique is well suited for short term and long-term therapy processes. It is also suited to all kinds of client populations.
 

The emphasis of the attitude can range from supportive and structuring orthopedagogical work in orthopedagogical institutions to explorative reconstructive work that gives insight in psychotherapeutic institutions.
 

In supportive and structuring work, the emphasis of the therapy is on enjoyment of play whilst the emphasis in explorative insightful work lies on the content of the roles, the roles in play and the meaning of these.
This proves that the foundation of the 'favourite roles' technique is effective for working with many client populations.
This technique is also useful for observation and diagnosis in drama therapy. The favourite role can be seen as a metaphor for the client, the client's history, life story and the treatment process. The favourite role can be a link that connects the implicit knowledge of the drama therapist to make it explicit.
 

Consequently, the technique is a valuable method for drama therapy students to experience the technique themselves. This experience is useful for drama therapy students to under¬stand the technique in order to implement it in their own work placement.
 

Many combinations and variations on the original model of ten rules of play (as described in the previously mentioned article) are possible.
 

It is self-evident that the 'favourite roles' technique can be combined with new developments in the field, such as the schema focused therapy.
 

Furthermore, it is apparent that the therapeutic moment in 'favourite roles' is very powerful because of the immediate experience in and with the role that springs from whatever the client finds attractive to play and focus upon.
 

Due to this, the diverse combinations and variations based on the 'favourite roles' technique remain valuable for therapy.