psychodramatist

Eric Lindblom

Project Lead

Harvard

University

(h2o)

Psychodrama

Harvard University:

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"Conceived and developed by Jacob L. Moreno, MD, psychodrama employs guided dramatic action to examine problems or issues raised by an individual (psychodrama) or a group (sociodrama). Using experiential methods, sociometry, role theory, and group dynamics, psychodrama facilitates insight, personal growth, and integration on cognitive, affective, and behavioral levels. It clarifies issues, increases physical and emotional well being, enhances learning and develops new skills."

http://www.asgpp.org/html/psychodrama.html

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Psychodrama

The development of psychodrama parallels the life of Dr. Jacob L. Moreno and his interests in philosophy, mysticism and theater and observations of group relationships.

Moreno was among the first to recognize the supportive power of group, including the importance of self-help groups, where each person becomes the healing agent of the other without any special training or knowledge other than his or her own experience.

About 1912, while walking the streets of Vienna, he noticed the arrests of s in the city’s red light district. A young medical student, he organized an informal group where the women could talk about their problems. They gradually moved from talking about their problems with the police to more personal issues, providing emotional support to each other.

This experience contributed to Moreno’s interest in working with groups rather than individuals, as was the style set by Sigmund Freud, an older contemporary. Moreno coined the phrase "group psychotherapy" to recognize this form of treatment.

The first recognized public psychodrama took place on April 1, 1921 at the Komodien Haus, a theater in Vienna.

Karen Carnabucci, MSS, LCSW, TEP

http://www.companionsinhealing.com/Moreno.htm

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Psychodramatist

http://h2o.law.harvard.edu/ViewProject.do?projectID=553 

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