The theoretical and methodological foundations of drama therapy are outlined - a new direction of personal development and correctional health work with clients suffering from mental retardation and mental illness, age-related and behavioral disorders, susceptible to psychosocial danger, in situations of social isolation, serving a sentence, as well as with gerontological clients. The book, summarizing the long-term experience of the authors, leading Czech drama therapists, is intended for psychologists, (special) teachers, social workers and directors working with people with disabilities.