This is a book on both theory and practice. It is a book of sci- ence and spirituality.It is a book that unites psychology with philosophy, theatre and psychotherapy, treatment ethics and art, body with psyche, once again as in ancient times. It does this meticulously, making thorough use of scientific, philosophical, theatrical, and spiritual literature. This book is an inspired symphony of human understanding and hope, a light in the darkness of trauma and neurotic distortion.

As a cross-cultural psychologist and professor, I stand in admira- tion of this pivotal and integrative work. As a trauma survivor, I can confirm the context and thesis of this book absolutely. As a psychotherapist, I am grateful and inspired. I applaud the power of self expression. There are other books on dramatherapy (albeit not in this country), but this is the magnificent contribution from Sri Lanka....this is not merely a book on dramatherapy, but it is the book on dramatherapy. It is a scholarly treasure, a Lankan gemstone of clarity and vibrant light.

from the foreword by Janet LeValley

Ravindra Ranasinha is a dramatherapist, counselor, dramatist, teacher, and a social activist in Sri Lanka.

He made a magnificent contribution to the Sinhala drama by his exceptional theatre adaptations of the novels One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest (1987),

The Trial (1997) & The Diary of Anne Frank (2007). This book marks 25 years of his service towards theatre..

Ravindra has over eleven years' experience as a dramatherapist working with children, adolescents and adults under severe trauma, people with developmental and physical limitations, and individuals struggling with psychological and behavioural problems.

Currently, Ravindra is the consultant dramatherapist for Sunera Foundation