ABSTRACT
My own journey during the past 30 years has mirrored what I see as the development of what is now known as social theatre in Portugal. This journey has taken place against a backdrop of a major revolution and changes in all areas of Portuguese society; yet areas of change in relation to the arts and health has been gradual. Despite pioneering work by Portuguese artists and clinicians, and overseas practitioners, it was only in 2007 that the Portuguese Association of Integrative Dramatherapy was established.
