Addressing climate change through drama therapy: A preliminary report of community collaborations in Veracruz, Mexico

Susana Pendzik; Rosalinda Esther Ulloa Montejo; Claudia Patricia Eguiarte Espejo; María Isabel Castillo Cervantes; Ruth Vargas Bigurra

doi:10.1386/dtr_00167_7

Addressing climate change through drama therapy: A preliminary report of community collaborations in Veracruz, Mexico

Susana Pendzik^*
, Rosalinda Esther Ulloa Montejo^*
, Claudia Patricia Eguiarte Espejo^*
, María Isabel Castillo Cervantes^*
, Ruth Vargas Bigurra^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

There is an increasing recognition of the value of Indigenous knowledge in the climate sciences, particularly in the context of understanding adaptations and building resilience. This report is of a workshop that took place in Veracruz, Mexico, from January to July 2024. Drama therapy and applied theatre activities were used to facilitate collective spaces in which individuals and communities could express and process their feelings regarding the threat of climate change, sharing their wisdom and experiences as well.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	125-139
Number of pages	15
Journal	Drama Therapy Review
Volume	11
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1386/dtr_00167_7
State	Published - 1 Apr 2025
Externally published	Yes

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Keywords

Indigenous knowledge
Nahuatl
climate change
climate psychology
community resilience
community ritual
drama therapeutic approach
recovering local traditions

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