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Psychodrama Articles

This list in no way covers the entire science of psychodrama but we have put together articles under four broad catergories of reading so that this expands your understanding of the science. These articles could further stimulate you to go into the books section and you can figure out if you want to buy a book with the related theme/topic. Simply go with your warm up is and read the topic you feel a pull towards. There is no sequence but the one that you feel like following. Happy reading!!

History and Development of Psychodrama and its Creator

Theatre of Spontaneity
The Theatre of Truth
Emigration to the US

Theoretical Principles

Twin Concepts of Spontaneity and Creativity
Cultural Conserve
Role Theory – Concept of Role, Role Playing, Role Taking, and Role Creating. Role Diagram
Child Development Theory of Moreno
Catharsis of Abreaction and Catharsis of Integration
Collective Social Atom, Personal Social Atom and Internal (Psychological) Social Atom
Surplus Reality

The Practice of Psychodrama

The Process of a Psychodrama – Three Phases
The Five Elements of Psychodrama
Functions and role of the Auxiliary Ego
Functions of the Double
Techniques of Psychodrama – Doubling, Mirroring, Role Reversal, Soliloquy, Maximisation
Roles and Functions of a Director
The Warming Up Process

The Study and Work with Groups

Sociometry: Networks, Star, Leader, Isolate, Rejectee, Dyad, Triangle
Sociogram, Locogram and Spectrogram
Difference between Psychodrama, Sociodrama and Axiodrama

Reading material on the concepts mentioned above

Psychodrama: Review and Analysis by Richard F. Daigneault, B.S., Stetson University, 1975 https://core.ac.uk/download/236313592.pdf
Introduction to Psychodrama by Chip Chimera and Clark Baim, Workshop for IASA Conference, Cambridge, 29th August 2010 https://www.iasa-dmm.org/images/uploads/Chip%20Chimera%20and%20Clark%20Baim%20Workshop%20on%20Psychodrama.pdf
The Basic Elements of Psychodrama by Adam Blatner in Acting-In (Cahpter 1, pg 1-15) Springer, USA, 1996 https://psychodrama.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/resources/basic-elements-psychodrama.pdf

Articles on varied psychodrama concepts

Testimonials

I came to know about Co-dependency course through social media. As I have completed this course Psychodrama was introduced to me by my colleagues which was totally unfamiliar to me. I came to know Psychodrama is a type of psychotherapy that involves acting out problems in front of others to explore and gain insight into them. Being a house wife I had my doubts and fear about travelling alone, language barrier, meeting unfamiliar people, expressing my inner feelings and emotions. Online classes and workshops gave me confidence to perform, improved my communication skills and inner strength.

Binu – Trainee

kollam

Psychodrama is a powerful modality that has helped me to connect with my authentic self in many ways. I’ve met different parts of my inner world - parts that I didn’t even know existed. Each session is a journey of self-discovery and healing! Psychodrama has given me the strength to forgive myself and others, helping me to develop a deep sense of self-love and empathy.

Sukhada Pendse – Trainee

Ahmedabad

Psychodrama ke sath mera experience.... Psychodrama se mujhe inside - mere ander jo chal raha hai vo dekhne me help ki hai. I'm finding my ‘self’. Thoda expressive hone ki koshish ker rahi hun. Mujhe khud ko accept karne me psychodrama help kar raha hai. Psychodrama gives me some strength to see myself as an actual person. Psychodrama provides me the platform ki janha me jaisi hun veisi reh sakti hun. Jo hu vo dikh rahi hun.🤪 Psychodrama ham jeise hai veise ham khud ko dekhe uski strength deta hai.😊

Kavita Solanki – Trainee

Ahmedabad

I had always been cautious about group therapy, but psychodrama has been a surprisingly positive experience. I attended my first session with the mindset that I could stop if it didn't suit me, but I've found it so impactful that there's been no turning back. Psychodrama has helped me address and heal aspects of myself that I was previously afraid to acknowledge. It's intense, but profoundly healing.

Somya Bansal – Trainee

Dubai

Psychodrama has provided me with a safe space. A space where I have discovered myself and asked questions I never knew I could ask me. Every psychodrama workshop has at least one Eureka moment. I am healing, growing and getting in touch with my inner child. I’ve started observing my feelings and patterns and I am now trying to not judge them anymore. Since it is experiential, a lot of pieces and warm ups have a very deep impact and they stay with me.

Deeksha Joshi – Trainee

Mumbai

Learning through experience has always been my path, and psychodrama has been a powerful method on that journey. It allowed me to revisit different moments and episodes in my life, offering a unique opportunity to explore and understand myself more deeply. Through these experiences, I've gained clarity and perspective that I might never have found otherwise.

Janki Dodia – Trainee

Germany

I have found an effective ally for my NLP practice in psychodrama. I was able to align various contexts, find a common thread and work with that instead of running in multiple directions.

Shubhneet Kaur – Trainee

Hyderabad

It has been an uncovering journey with Psychodrama. Helping me discover myself layer by layer. Enlarging my consciousness by opening tightly closed cells of my vital & body. Also in corporate set-up, it has helped me to see through the people and situations with detailed eyes which has helped to be more reflective rather than reactive.

Bhavita Bhatt Merchant – Trainee

Ahmedabad

This group therapy has been helping me learn about processing emotions that had otherwise been suppressed with past conditionings or created a facade of being strong.

Rohan Merchant – Trainee

Ahmedabad

Psychodrama has shown me the power of creativity, spontaneity, and group work. Through Psychodrama, I have been able to explore, emote and express emotions and feelings that wouldn't have otherwise come up. I love the fact that this is not a cognitive process. During the drama, I could embody my feelings and that created profound healing. As a business leader and professional coach, I see a lot of value in Psychodrama, and I'm hoping someday I can use this intervention to serve people.

Aman Jhaveri – Trainee

Mumbai

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Psychodrama Articles

History and Development of Psychodrama and its Creator

Theoretical Principles

The Practice of Psychodrama

The Study and Work with Groups

Reading material on the concepts mentioned above

Articles on varied psychodrama concepts

Testimonials

Binu – Trainee

Sukhada Pendse – Trainee

Kavita Solanki – Trainee

Somya Bansal – Trainee

Deeksha Joshi – Trainee

Janki Dodia – Trainee

Shubhneet Kaur – Trainee

Bhavita Bhatt Merchant – Trainee

Rohan Merchant – Trainee

Aman Jhaveri – Trainee

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