Psychodrama in the 21st Century: Clinical and Educational Applications

by Jacob Gershoni MSW, ACSW, TEP (Editor)

Overview

Inspired by the writings of J.L. Moreno, the contributors to this volume present a wide range of clinical and educational applications of psychodrama with various client groups, problems and settings.

Part One explores the integration of psychodrama and sociometry with other therapy methods including structural family therapy, art therapy, and group therapy. Part Two describes innovative applications of action methods to different groups, such as trauma survivors, and the lesbian, gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender (LGBT) community. Applications of psychodrama in education, training and consultation with such diverse professionals as lawyers, physicians and psychiatrists concludes this comprehensive text.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826197399
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company
Publication date:	12/11/2003
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	312
File size:	524 KB

About the Author

Jacob Gershoni, MSW, ACSW, TEP, is a psychotherapist in private practice in Manhattan and a Medical Social Worker at New York Presbyterian Medical Center.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Contributors
Part I: Pyschodrama and Other Methods

1. The Triadic System: Sociometry, Psychodrama and Group Psychotherapy - an Overview, Louise Lipman
2. Transference in Analytic Psychodrama, Sandra Garfiled
3. Applying Psychodrama in the Family Systems Therapy of Bowen, Chris Farmer and Marcia Geller
4. The Use of Structural Family Therapy and Psychodrama: a New Model for a Childrenís Group, Jacob Gershoni
5. The Body Talks: Using Psychodrama and Metaphor to Connect Mind and Body, Mary Ann Carswell and Kristi Magraw
6. The Synergism of Art Therapy and Psychodrama: Bridging the Internal and External Worlds, Jean Patterson

Part II: Applications with various groups

7. ìNot Mere Playersî: Psychodrama Applications in Everyday Life, Adam Blatner
8. The Magic Carpet Ride: Psychodrama Methods with Latency-Age Children, Mary Jo Amatruda
9. Taming Puberty: Utilizing Psychodrama, Sociodrama, and Sociometry with Adolescent Groups, Mario Cossa
10. Psychodrama with Veterans: The Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Elaine Camerota and Jonathan Steinberg
11. A Psychdramatic Approach to Earthquake Trauma, Deniz Altinay
12. Psychodrama and the Treatment of Addiction and Trauma in Women, Tian Dayton
13. Toward Acceptance and Pride: Psychodrama, Sociometry and the LGBT Community, Jacob Gershoni
14. It Takes Two: Psychodramatic Techniques with Straight and Gay Couples, Joseph L. Romance

Part III: Application in Training and Consultations

15. Psychodrama as Experiential Education: Exploring Literature and Enhancing a Cooperative Learning Environment, Herb Propper
16. Psychodrama and Justice: Training Trial Lawyers, James D. Leach
17. A Psychiatristís Use of Psychodramatic Techniques in Systemic Consultations with Primary Care Physicians, Chris Farmer

Afterword
Index

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"This contribution addresses the power, depth, breadth and scope of Moreno's work."
— from the Foreword by Robert W. Siroka, PhD, TEP, CGP, Past President, American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama, Director, The Sociometric Institute

“Here in this well crafted and thoughtful book are contributions from Psychodrama Practitioners who are applying theory, which J.L. Moreno conceived, in so many places and arenas that I am sure he would be most pleased with how his ideas have taken root and grown.”
—Carl Dutton, BPA Book review Editor, Psychodrama Therapist