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Tag Archives: Group Therapy

IFS and Group Work: Supporting our Internal Parts with Facilitated Sociometric Explorations to Create Safety and Relieve Anxiety

Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute Posted on August 29, 2025 by hvpiadminSeptember 9, 2025

IFS and Group Work: Supporting with our Internal Parts with Facilitated Sociometric Explorations to Create Safety and Relieve Anxiety Danielle Phegan AAMFT,RP and Miriam Zachariah MA, TEP We all have parts that protect us and we all have exiles, the ones … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Group Therapy, Internal Family Systems

The Role of Sociometry in Psychodrama and Groupwork

Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute Posted on August 2, 2025 by hvpiadminAugust 2, 2025
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Posted in Articles of Interest | Tagged Group Therapy, Sociometry

Introduction to Sociometry

Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute Posted on July 25, 2025 by hvpiadminFebruary 14, 2026

Introduction to Sociometry Dr. V.K. Maheshwari, Ph.D Sociometry is “a method for, describing, discovering and evaluating social status, structure, and development through measuring the extent of acceptance or rejection between individuals in groups.” Franz defines sociometry as “a method used … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles of Interest | Tagged Group Therapy, Sociometry

What Makes a Trauma Group Go Well? Lessons from the Field

Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute Posted on July 25, 2025 by hvpiadminFebruary 14, 2026

What Makes a Trauma Group Go Well? Lessons from the Field Karen Carnabucci, LCSW, TEP Years ago, we had certain ideas about trauma. That trauma only happened to men during wartime. That certain kinds of sexual abuse were quite rare. … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles of Interest | Tagged Group Therapy, Karen Carnabucci, Psychodrama techniques, Trauma

Psychodrama Group Psychotherapy as an Effective Treatment for PTSD and Depression in Inpatient Substance Use Treatment: a mixed methods study

Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute Posted on December 21, 2023 by hvpiadminJanuary 11, 2024

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 →

Posted in Articles of Interest | Tagged Addiction Treatment, Group Therapy, Research, Scott Giacomucci, Trauma

What Happens in a Psychodrama?

Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute Posted on October 24, 2023 by hvpiadminDecember 13, 2023

What Happens in a Psychodrama?   by John Skandalis Psychodrama is an action method often used in a group therapy setting. Aspects of it can be used in the workplace, churches or other social gatherings. Psychodrama has three stages. Part … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles of Interest | Tagged Group Therapy, John Skandalis, Psychodrama techniques

Who Like Me?

Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute Posted on November 16, 2022 by hvpiadminMarch 20, 2024

Who Like Me? by Regina Sewell, PhD, LMHC, PCC, PAT Have you ever tried to run a group in which group members clam up and only  respond with one syllable answers or simply tell you what they think you want … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles of Interest | Tagged Group Therapy, Regina Sewell, Sociometry

What is Psychodrama Therapy?

Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute Posted on May 8, 2022 by hvpiadminDecember 13, 2023

What is Psychodrama Therapy? by John Skandalis, MA, LMHC, TEP Psychodrama is a form of group therapy created by J.L. Moreno. He was one of the founders of group psychotherapy and held the belief that therapy done in a group … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles of Interest | Tagged Group Therapy, John Skandalis

Psychodrama in Residential Addiction Treatment: Addressing Shame

Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute Posted on October 30, 2020 by hvpiadminMarch 20, 2024

Psychodrama in Residential Addiction Treatment: Addressing Shame by Bill Coleman, LMSW, TEP Psychodrama at Sierra Tucson has a long history. It has been offered since the opening days in 1983 and long considered one of the most powerful forms of … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles of Interest | Tagged Addiction Treatment, Adolescents, Bill Coleman, Group Therapy, Guilt / Shame / Anger, Psychodrama techniques, Trauma

Addiction, Traumatic Loss, and Guilt: A case study resolving grief through psychodrama and sociometric connections

Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute Posted on October 29, 2020 by hvpiadminFebruary 14, 2026
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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 →

Posted in Articles of Interest | Tagged Addiction Treatment, Grief, Group Therapy, Guilt / Shame / Anger, Scott Giacomucci, Sociometry, Trauma

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