Psychodrama is a form of group therapy which
was developed in the early part of the twentieth century by J L Moreno by
working with interpersonal relationships with drama.
JL Moreno was one of the major founders of what is now
called Group Therapy.
By working with roll play the underlying issues can be
bought to the surface. Within the group the therapist (director) will encourage
the playing out of pre arranged rolls.
For example one member may feel difficult around accepting
gifts which bring up feelings of anger. This group member may recall a
past incident which some of the group will then "play out".
Members of the group may pay out a members dream, part of a life story or
past traumatic event.
By working with this within the group, other outcomes
can be explored and the true root of the anger may be revealed.
Each member of the group will have the opportunity to
work through "re-enacting" to explore emotional difficulty
within a safe and controlled group environment with the object of
providing insight and emotional relief.
Characterological Transformation: The Hard Work Miracle
Stephen M Johnson |
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A useful guide to our strategies although it mainly covers the schizoid and the oral characters. It introduces us and then walks us through the differing and overlapping problems commonly experienced with both types and offers suggestions and approaches to work. It is also very helpful in understanding how to integrate "medical labels" into various psychotherapy approaches within professional practice. |
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Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy
Gerald Corey |
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A clear and well integrated presentation of the main contemporary theories including Analysis, person-centred, Gestalt, cognitive-behaviour, family systems, and feminist. These are explored to show how each approach can be integrated into counselling case work that suits each individual counsellor. |
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Existential Psychotherapy
Irvin D. Yalom |
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This is a profound and wise book. Irvin Yalom writes like a dream, and communicates deep truths in clear language, a unique interpretation and presentation of common behaviours which reaches far beyond academic rationalisation of psychotherapeutic work. This is positively recommended reading for all therapists, counsellors, social workers and others within the caring professions. This book is a real investment. |
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