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 →
Creative Arts Therapy and Psychodrama: Pathways to Healing and Transformation Rebecca Walters MS, LCAT TEP The creative arts have long served as powerful channels for human expression, healing, and connection. In the realm of mental health and therapy, the blending … Continue reading →
Effectiveness of Drama-Based Therapies on Mental Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Studies by Hod Orkibi, Shoshi Keisari, Nisha L. Sajnani, & Martina de Witte This systematic review and meta-analysis of published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and … 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 →
Art Therapy and Psychodrama by Ning-Shing Kung, ATR, TEP As an art therapist as well as a psychodramatist, I realize that I practice art therapy a little differently from the way I learned in school. My clients continually tell me … Continue reading →
Psychodrama and Drama Therapy: A Comparison by Efrat Kedem-Tahar & Natan Kellermann This article explains the historical genesis and practice of Psychodrama and Drama Therapy; two philosophies of healing with similarities and distinct differences. The full text of the article … Continue reading →
The Use Of Art And Psychodrama In Therapy by Carol Ferrante-Smuckler, CSW I became intrigued by the use of the creative arts in therapies through my own self discoveries while artmaking. I found that through looking at the paintings I made, … 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 →
Reintroducing the Arts into Psychiatry by Donald C. Fidler, MD This is the first article in a series focused on reintroducing the arts into psychiatry. The articles are written and collected by psychiatrists who are members of the Committee on … Continue reading →
Fairytales, Psychodrama and Action Methods: ways of helping traumatized children to heal by Rebecca Walters Abstract: This article describes the experiences of using psychodrama and its associated methods: sociodrama, bibliodrama, playback theater etc., with young children who are inpatients … Continue reading →
