Ilze Skuja.
Certified Drama Therapist.
Ilze Skuja holds a Professional Master’s degree in Healthcare and a Professional Qualification in Art Therapy with a specialization in Drama Therapy from Riga Stradiņš University. She is currently expanding her expertise by studying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
She is also a board member of the Latvian Drama Therapy Association.
Drama therapy is a recognized healthcare discipline and one of the four art therapy modalities. It is a versatile therapeutic approach that can enhance emotional, cognitive, physical, and social well-being.
At its core, drama therapy involves the scientific application of drama and its expressive tools for therapeutic purposes. It fosters personal growth, restores functioning, and helps individuals achieve a better quality of life. As an integrative psychotherapy method, drama therapy is increasingly popular in many developed and economically active countries.