Moreno’s Role Theory Adapted from “Psychodrama: A Creative Method to Survive and Thrive” by Hod Orkibi, PhD Moreno’s developmental theory is closely tied to his role theory. Like a spontaneous actor, the infant takes on a new role where … 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 →
Chairwork and the therapeutic relationship: Can the cart join the horse? by Matthew Pugh, Alison Dixon, and Tobyn Bell Originally published in Journal of Clinical Psychology Early View INTRODUCTION Chairwork is not only a powerful therapeutic method but also a … Continue reading →
What is psychodrama? by Karen Carnabucci, MSS, LCSW, TEP artwork by Susan Aaron Psychodrama — meaning “psyche in action” — helps us explore our inner and outer worlds with action. This versatile method uses role play and is based in … Continue reading →
When It Comes to Psychodrama, Moreno Matters by Carl Dutton Whenever I am asked about being a psychodrama psychotherapist often people want to know what it is, have some odd ideas that it means being ‘psycho’ in a dramatic way, or that … Continue reading →
What is Psychodrama? Conceived and developed by Jacob L. Moreno, MD, psychodrama employs guided dramatic action to examine problems or issues raised by an individual (psychodrama) or a group (sociodrama). Using experiential methods, enactment and reenactment, sociometry, role theory, and … Continue reading →
