The Use of Sociodrama and Story with Children’s Groups: Theory and Practice in Educational, Therapeutic, and Community Settings Rebecca Walters MS, TEP Introduction Sociodrama and storytelling are powerful group-based methods used with children to support emotional expression, social learning, … Continue reading →
Enacting Transformation: Psychodramatic Approaches to Fairytales and Myths Rebecca Walters MS, TEP INTRODUCTION Psychodrama is a therapeutic method that uses guided drama and role-playing to explore individuals’ lives, emotions, and relationships. When combined with fairytales and myths, psychodrama becomes a … Continue reading →
The Use of Fairytales in Children’s Psychodrama Groups Rebecca Walters MS, LCAT TEP Exploring the Therapeutic Power of Storytelling and Dramatic Play Fairytales have long been a cherished part of childhood, captivating young minds with tales of magic, adventure, and … Continue reading →
Sociometry in the Classroom Dr. V.K. Maheshwari, Ph.D A Sociogram is an important tool for teachers. The sociogram is the chart used to actually apply sociometry in the classroom. It charts the interrelationships within a group. Its purpose is to … Continue reading →
Moreno’s Theory of Child Development Adapted from “Psychodrama: A Creative Method to Survive and Thrive” by Hod Orkibi, PhD In Moreno’s spontaneity theory of child development, pregnancy is viewed as a warm-up for both mother and fetus that culminates … Continue reading →
Using the Sociodramatic Empty Chair with Children by Rebecca Walters, LMHC, LCAT, TEP Abstract: Sociodrama can be used with children who are brought together to address common issues such as classroom conflict, divorce, ill siblings, bullying, racism, social skill development, … Continue reading →
Furry Auxiliaries Play Brings Therapeutic Benefits by Karen Carnabucci & Linda Ciotola Play is typically considered suitable for little people – children – until they grow older and “talk” about their problems and transition into the kind of therapy that … Continue reading →
Why Won’t My Kid Stop Pretending to Be a Lion? by Jessica Grose Q: My 4-year-old runs around the house on all fours all. of. the. time. She thinks she’s a lion, and if you are talking about something else, doing … Continue reading →
Psychodrama, Sociodrama and Sociometry with children by Stewart J. Frimer , LCSW Psychodrama as developed by the genius of Dr J. L. Moreno is an action oriented form of psychotherapy based on a role theory of personality. Dr Moreno … Continue reading →
Why Kids Can Learn More From Tales of Fantasy Than Realism by Deena Skolnick Weisberg Children have a lot of learning to do. Arguably, this is the purpose of childhood: to provide children with protected time so that they can … Continue reading →
