The TRIAD program explores the efficacy of Process Drama as a means of bullying prevention and intervention. Through scaffolding drama exercises, open dialogue, specially-designed lessons and meta-cognitive journaling, students engage in this ground-breaking process for drama education and empathy cultivation.
"What Lindsay has created here is a practical guide for teachers and facilitators who may or may not be familiar with the theater. This step-by-step handbook that takes teachers and their students on a journey through terrain that may seem intimidating without a map, but which is, with Lindsay's guidance, welcoming and easily navigated."
Ellen W. Kaplan (TRIAD Foreword)
STUDENT
At the beginning of class everyone was quiet, but that didn’t last very long. People were including other people, they were introducing themselves and they were also making people feel welcomed.
In the beginning of the day I felt shy. I knew everybody, but I’m pretty sure they didn’t know me. At the end I felt very relaxed ... I like writing in this journal.
This morning we talked about different kinds of bullying and wrote a poem to tell others what it might feel like.
I feel like the one word monologues were great because you could really put yourself in other’s shoes.
I feel like if everyone really tried and expressed themselves there could be a world without bullying.
In TRIAD I learned that you should stand up to bullies, even if they are your friend.
Ms. Jag asked us to play all 3 roles to see ourselves in other peoples shoes. Everyone always focuses on the victim, but what if you were the bully?
If bullies actually went to this camp I am sure they would stop bullying people.
PARENT
I believe this workshop helped her experience some issues which happen in real life. For some kids the solution to these problems come natural. For others, it is harder. This workshop provided her with some skills which she could hopefully use when a problem arises. She learned about the effect rumors can have by playing a "telephone game". She also played the role of the bully, the bullied and the bystander.
My child was very enthusiastic about attending and was energized and excited about returning each day.
I think it was a wonderful experience for all involved. It was not only an ice breaker between the kids, it also provided the kids with a safe environment and vehicle in which to share their thoughts about an otherwise difficult topic - all the while teaching them not only about the parameters of bullying, but also about different alternatives to dealing with it. The program really resonated with a kid like Ella who feels comfortable within a theater setting.
I think the benefit of drama, creative play and role playing is invaluable.
My child had such a great time this weekend. She came home so incredibly happy each day and longed to return ... I have noticed [she] seems to have a new-found comfort level and confidence with the older students.
[He] seems to have a greater sense of compassion for bullying victims and now has more response options available should a bullying event present itself in the future.
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