Psychodrama, grief and loss: Conversations with the dead by Scott Giacomucci, DSW The integration of experiential therapies, especially sociometry and psychodrama, into my group psychotherapy practice has revolutionized my work. The use of these action-based processes moves the group experience … 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 →
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 →
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 →
The sociodrama of coronavirus and humanity through teletherapy by Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, TEP Jacob Moreno, the founder of psychodrama and pioneer of group therapy, helped to transcend the limitations of one-to-one psychotherapy by introducing new group methods. He is … Continue reading →
Addiction, traumatic loss, and guilt: A case study resolving grief through psychodrama and sociometric connections by Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, TEP Highlights Psychodrama offers a process for speaking directly to the deceased person in surplus reality and an opportunity … Continue reading →
