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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

 

North American DvT Conference!!

Boston, Massachusetts

 

April 16 - 18, 2027

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"Serious Times Call for Serious Play"

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at​

The Pryde

59 Harvard Ave

Hyde Park

Boston, Massachusetts

 

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9th European Summer Intensive!

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"Taking the High Ground"

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July 26 - 31 2027

La Maison Atelier

Grenoble, France

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info: dvtfrance@gmail.com

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7th European Conference!

Prague, Czech Republic

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Spring, 2028​​​​

 

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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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Connect with 

TRAUMA-CENTERED​

PSYCHOTHERAPY

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RESOURCES

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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Renee Pitre on

"Does DvT Need a Theory?"

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For Practitioners!
TEXT FOR PRACTITIONERS
to the THIRD

(you will need the password!)
Renee Pitre Spotlight
00:00 / 26:23

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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
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For a Basic
Introduction to DvT


Summary Chapter:


Trauma-Centered DvT:
For Practitioners!
TEXT FOR PRACTITIONERS
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(Outdated but Open Access!)

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"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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DvT Spotlight

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

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Kate Hurd on

"Do DvT Practitioners

Need to Know the History

of DvT?"

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Kate Hurd Spotlight1
00:00 / 23:11

DvT Spotlight

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

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Barbara Lau on

"What is the relationship between DvT and Love?"

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Spotlight Barbara Lau
00:00 / 26:19

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DvT Spotlight

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

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Miller on

"Is DvT Theatre?"

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Miller Spotlight
00:00 / 28:25

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DvT Spotlight

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

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Viktor Dockal & Beate Albrich on

"Integrating Art Therapy

into DvT Training"

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Viktor Beate Spotlight
00:00 / 21:49

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A DvT Life

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

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