Chairwork and the therapeutic relationship: Can the cart join the horse? by Matthew Pugh, Alison Dixon, and Tobyn Bell Abstract “Chairwork” is a collection of experiential methods that utilize movement between chairs and dialogue with parts of the self to … Continue reading →
On Trauma, Courage, and the Telling of Stories: Working With Narrative in Chairwork Psychotherapy by Scott Kellogg, PhD “People enter therapy because their life story is no longer working; they also come because the burden of stories has become too … Continue reading →
Working With the Four Dialogues: Using Chairwork in Clinical Practice by Scott Kellogg, PhD “I would like to invite you to move to this chair and I would like you to speak from your heart and speak from your pain. … Continue reading →
Integrating CBT With Psychodrama: A Blended Group Model by Thomas Treadwell E.D., TEP, CGPArt by Susan Aaron Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) was established by Aaron T. Beck (1967, 1979), and involves several techniques to challenge negative thought patterns and … Continue reading →
GUILT AND SHAME by Rebecca Walters Art by Susan Aaron The difference between guilt and shame, to put it simply: Guilt is about what you did, shame is about who you are. Guilt is how we judge ourselves, shame is … Continue reading →
The Effectiveness of Psychodrama for Adolescents Who Have Experienced Trauma by Corrine E. Mertz ABSTRACT This study focuses on the effectiveness of psychodrama as a treatment for adolescents who have experienced trauma. This study looked extensively at adolescent trauma and … Continue reading →
Psychodrama and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Complementary Companions Part I Exploration of cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodrama techniques By Jenny Wilson Art by Susan Aaron Therapists Who Have Combined CBT and Psychodrama Therapy schools each have their own specialized constructs and … Continue reading →
Psychodrama as a Treatment for Complex PTSD by Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, TEP Art by Susan Aaron Complex trauma and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) are increasingly becoming recognized as commonly presenting clinical issues in group therapy. Though it has … Continue reading →
Interpersonal Neurobiology, Social Work, Sociometry, and Psychodrama by Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, TEP Abstract The rapidly emerging neuroscience research continues to validate the practice of social work, group therapy, and psychodrama. The centrality of human relationships is being supported by … Continue reading →
How Psychodrama Heals Trauma by Tian Dayton, PhD The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study, touted by Oprah Winfrey as one of the most important studies of our time, has successfully made the connection between emotional and psychological childhood trauma … Continue reading →
