Why Psychodrama? Embracing Experiential Therapy Methods Rebecca Walters MS, TEP Psychodrama offers therapists a unique, action-based approach that goes beyond traditional talk therapy, inviting clients to explore their emotions, relationships, and life events through dynamic role play and enactment. … Continue reading →
The Use of Psychodrama in Dealing With Grief and Addiction-Related Loss and Trauma by Tian Dayton, PhD, TEP GRIEF IS WIDELY ACCEPTED AS AN ISSUE that needs to be addressed during recovery. Although normal life losses do not necessarily benefit … Continue reading →
Psychodrama group psychotherapy as an effective treatment for PTSD and depression in inpatient substance use treatment: a mixed methods study by Scott Giacomucci, Joshua Marquit, Rachel Saccarelli & Haydn Briggs This is part of an ongoing line of research at … Continue reading →
Making Change Sustainable: The Right Tool at the Right Time by Regina Sewell, PhD, LMHC, PAT As counselors, we know the importance of using the right tool for the job. Our clients often come to us because they’ve been using … Continue reading →
Psychodrama as an effective treatment for trauma and PTSD experience by Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, TEP Recent findings have challenged trauma therapists to consider alternative and adjunctive approaches to talk therapy and cognitive approaches. At the same time, these new … Continue reading →
Stages of Change in Action Regina Sewell Phd, LMHC, PCC, PAT Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute and SUNY New Paltz Change is a process. In order to help clients make the life changes they need to make, we need to be … Continue reading →
Sobriety Shop by Regina Sewell, PhD, LMHC, PAT As a counselor working with substance abusing clients, have you ever wished you had some exercises you could use to enliven your groups? Have you ever struggled to find engaging ways to … Continue reading →
Social Atoms in Substance Abuse Treatment by Regina Sewell, LMHC, PCC, CP, PAT “Show don’t tell” is one of the “golden rules” of writing. It should also be one of the “golden rules” of counseling because telling our clients what … Continue reading →
Motivational Interviewing in Action by Regina Sewell, PhD, LMHC, PCC, PAT If you work with clients who use marijuana or other substances on a regular basis, the following exchange using Motivational Interviewing might sound familiar: Client: “It’s weird. I really … Continue reading →
The Unconscious and Sexual Acting Out: The Use of Psychodrama in Treating Sexual Addiction by Tian Dayton, Ph.D. It is the body’s natural mandate to act; we are beings designed for movement and expression; it’s how we get around the … Continue reading →
