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 →
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 →
Family sculpture in psychodrama: a report Posted by Linda Ciotola This report was written by the protagonist of the psychodrama described below, who preferred to remain anonymous (not one of Linda’s clients). From journal notes and a drawing I made … Continue reading →
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 →
Action Methods in Developing Communication Skills: Video Transcript by Rebecca Walters, MS, LMHC, LCAT, TEP Dr. Baile: We’re very gratified to have with us today Rebecca Walters who is a psychodramatist. So, you’ll be hearing some different kind of stuff … 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 →
Positive Psychology and Psychodrama Action Explorations: Using Psychodramatic Methods in Non-Therapeutic Settings by Phoebe Atkinson and Nancy Kirsner Positive Psychology is the study of the conditions that contribute to wellbeing and flourishing. It is evidenced based and its research and … Continue reading →
Positive Psychology In Action by Dan Tomasulo Positive psychology, positive psychotherapy, and psychodrama are like three strands of a braided vine. Their combined effect now offers evidence-based interventions for improving communities, organizations, and relationships. The foundation of evidence-based positive interventions, … 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 →
