What is Psychodrama? 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, enactment and reenactment, sociometry, role theory, and … Continue reading →
Psychodrama and Resistance Part 1 by Rebecca Walters, LCAT, LMHC, TEP What words do you use to describe your most difficult and resistant clients or groups? Sarcastic, demeaning, stubborn, obstinate, aggressive, uninvolved, defensive, sleepy, passive, etc. . . . you … Continue reading →
Creating Sustainable Change by Regina Sewell, Ph.D., LMHC and Rebecca Walters, LCAT, LMHC, TEP *Note: All names have been changed to protect privacy. Clients often come to treatment because other people feel that they need to change and/or because external … Continue reading →
Psychodrama and Resistance Part 2: Warming Up in Our Lives by Rebecca Walters, MS, LMHC, TEP How do you warm up to your day in the morning? Some of us have a slow warm up to the day and we … Continue reading →
Motivational Interviewing in Action: Examples from the Field by Regina Sewell, PhD, LMHC & Jennifer Salimbene, LCSW-R, CASAC, CDAC, TEP *Note: Names have been changed in order to ensure privacy Motivational Interviewing, developed by Rollnick and Miller (1991), is a directive … Continue reading →
Communication Skills in Action: End-of-Life Discussions End-of-life discussions can be stressful and can elicit strong emotions in the provider as well as the patient and family. In palliative care, understanding and effectively addressing emotions is a key skill that can … Continue reading →
