I provide in-person dramatherapy (creative therapy) for adults at A Quiet Room By The Shore in Leith. I currently have availability on Fridays. Get in touch to arrange a free, zero-obligation introductory call or visit the website for more details.

I facilitate a weekly drama class (including planning and evaluation) for adults with disabilities and/or autism. I provide pastoral care and aim to develop life skills, social skills, independence, creativity and wellness.I am involved in creating risk assessments, writing incident reports and evaluating students on their progress.This role involves working with adults with complex needs, including being a key worker. I have completed training in epilepsy and administering emergency medication, learning disabilities, autism and communication.

Providing lectures and experiential sessions to MSc Dramatherapy students and students on the dramatherapy short course.

I create and facilitate opportunities for creative wellness in the form of three-day retreats, one-off events and workshops, monthly wellness walks and other projects including partnerships.Previous events have included:- Creative wellness retreats involving both indoor dramatherapy-based activities and outdoor work to explore themes relevant to the season.- Wellness walks using conversation, storytelling and ritual to explore lessons from nature throughout the year- One-off workshops using dramatherapy and mythology- Speaking at conferences, such as an international Myth conference, the Fates and Graces Mythologium, in July 2023.- Corporate partnerships, such as a partnership with an aparthotel in Edinburgh involving creating self-love Valentine's Day cards to be placed in its 72 apartments and leading creative wellness public events for their community.- Dramatherapy talks and creative wellness workshops in education and care settings for young people.- A creative wellness festival at the Leith Arches featuring a live art exhibition (where local multi-media artists created their work live), creative wellness workshops, and drop in activities throughout the day such as collage-making and print-making.

Key responsibilities include developing and organising BADth's CPD and events, supporting the board of directors to meet Badth's aims, and overseeing communication with our membership, fostering community and ensuring our members are championed and supported by BADth.If you have any questions about BADth (or about Dramatherapy in general) drop me a message or email me at abigailnelson@badth.org.uk

I was voted onto the board by the membership at the 2023 Annual BADth Conference.My responsibilities include working with the Board to meet BADth's aims, support the members and ensure the stability and longevity of our organisation.

As the Executive Intern I complete projects to further BADth in it's aims and ambitions, as well as assisting in the organisation of the annual conference.My current project involves creating the annual workforce survey, with the goal of understanding the current state of the dramatherapy profession in the UK. This involves creating the survey, liaising with the Health and Care Professions Council and their data collection and analytic teams, distributing the survey, collecting and analysing data and sharing findings.My BADth email is abigailnelson@badth.org.uk. Visit www.badth.org.uk for more information.

I provide group and one-to-one dramatherapy online for individuals with severe and enduring mental health challenges. I established the programme Access the Alma Project. Adults who would like to access Alma's in-person therapeutic arts groups but feel unable to due to their mental health can access free dramatherapy. These are short-term interventions with the goal of transitioning to long-term support from the in-person therapeutic arts groups provided by Alma.This role involves undertaking assessments, keeping progress notes and evaluation at both individual and project-wide levels.

As Scotland Funding Manager for CAP, a national debt counselling charity, I was responsible for all of Scotland’s major donors, statutory funding, and trust funding for the charity. Being the only team member in Scotland (with head office in England), this required autonomous decision making, time management and prioritisation which I would bring to this role. It was my responsibility to research opportunities, create proposals and manage databases. Working with the government and trusts required excellent stakeholder communication. My final event was developing and running a fundraising dinner at the Balmoral hotel raising over £70,000.

As Director I advised on the direction of the CIC.Content creating and website/social media management, implementing user-friendly strategies, setting up payment options and technical/customer enquiries/problem solving.Producing monthly e-newsletter appropriate for clients (disabled adults) and wider community.

Providing consistent support and therapy for students, 1:1 and in groups, in education and pastoral care.Managing disability acceptance training initiative, training over 500 people across 3 national organisations.Lead Rebound Therapist.

My role includes:Supporting the local community to fundraiser for OrpheusAttending local community events to raise money and promote the charity Write and manage the e-newsletterOrganise events within local areas

Performing Arts school for disabled people in Quito, Ecuador. My role involved teaching drama and piano in Spanish and assisting in regular classes.

The Centre for Academic Support and Employability (CASE) provides help for students at all levels in the Faculty of Arts and Social Science with their studies in the following areas:- Researching and presenting - Structuring and editing traditional academic writing - Structuring and editing multimedia texts - Referencing