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Developmental Transformations

Developmental Transformations (DvT) is an embodied practice based on improvisational free play that can be used in therapeutic, educational, performance, and personal growth contexts.  Explore our website to discover more about the theory, method, and playful community of people from around the world who are using DvT to reconnect with the benefits of natural, free play.

UPCOMING EVENTS
RESOURCES

 

North American DvT Conference!!

Berkeley, California

 

May 30 - June 1, 2025

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Asian DvT Conference!!

Beijing, China

 

June 13 - 15, 2025   

 

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8th European Summer Intensive!

July 19 - 25, 2025

Perpignan, France

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MAKING CONTACT

Stay in touch with the community on our Facebook page!


Ask a question!

 

Connect with the 

MISS KENDRA PROGRAM!

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Chest of Broken Toys:

a Journal of DvT

DvT Bibliography

Over 100 articles,
chapters, and essays!
DvT PODCASTS

DvT Spotlight

NEW!  Conversations with DvT playors on selected topics. Hosted by David Read Johnson

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Marc Willemsen

"Sustaining a Healthy DvT Community"

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DvT Spotlight

NEW!  Conversations with DvT playors on selected topics. Hosted by David Read Johnson

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David Read Johnson

"Playing in the Space Between" 

audiotape of presentation

Playing in the Space Between Audio
00:00 / 27:36
For Practitioners!
TEXT FOR PRACTITIONERS
to the THIRD
(you will need the password!)

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A DvT Life

Renee PItre's bi-weekly podcast where people reflect on the influence of DvT in their lives. 

For a Basic
Introduction to DvT

Summary Chapter:


Trauma-Centered DvT:

Connect with 

TRAUMA-CENTERED​

PSYCHOTHERAPY

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For Practitioners!
TEXT FOR PRACTITIONERS
TWO
(Outdated but Open Access!)
"Let Me Be....Your Carried^One"
audiotape with
David Read Johnson
Bonnie Harnden
Ann Smith
Joan Wittig
Let Me Be Your Carried One
00:00 / 28:58
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