Guilt and Shame
GUILT AND SHAME by Rebecca Walters Art by Susan Aaron The difference between guilt and shame, to put it simply: Guilt is about what you did, shame is about who you are. Guilt is how we judge ourselves, shame is … Continue reading →
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The Sociodramatic Empty Chair with Children
Using the Sociodramatic Empty Chair with Children by Rebecca Walters, LMHC, LCAT, TEP Abstract: Sociodrama can be used with children who are brought together to address common issues such as classroom conflict, divorce, ill siblings, bullying, racism, social skill development, … Continue reading →
Training Oncology Professionals in Key Communication
Training Oncology Professionals in Key Communication Skills: Adapting Psychodrama and Sociodrama for Experiential Learning by Rebecca Walters & Walter F. Baile This article was published Published by The American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama. The authors describe how sociodramatic … Continue reading →
Fairytales, Psychodrama and Action Methods: ways of helping traumatized children to heal
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 →
Motivational Interviewing in Action: How Action Methods Cut Through Clients’ Defenses and Ambivalence
Motivational Interviewing in Action: How Action Methods Cut Through Clients’ Defenses and Ambivalence by Regina Sewell, Ph.D., LMHC, CP and Rebecca Walters, LMHC, LCAT, TEP “Motivational interviewing is a directive, client-centered counseling style for eliciting behavior change by helping clients to … Continue reading →
Psychodrama and Resistance Part 1
Psychodrama and Resistance Part 1 by Rebecca Walters, LCAT, LMHC, TEP What words do you use to describe your most difficult and resistant clients or groups? Sarcastic, demeaning, stubborn, obstinate, aggressive, uninvolved, defensive, sleepy, passive, etc. . . . you … Continue reading →
Creating Sustainable Change
Creating Sustainable Change by Regina Sewell, Ph.D., LMHC and Rebecca Walters, LCAT, LMHC, TEP *Note: All names have been changed to protect privacy. Clients often come to treatment because other people feel that they need to change and/or because external … Continue reading →
Psychodrama and Resistance Part 2: Warming Up in Our Lives
Psychodrama and Resistance Part 2: Warming Up in Our Lives by Rebecca Walters, MS, LMHC, TEP How do you warm up to your day in the morning? Some of us have a slow warm up to the day and we … Continue reading →
Motivational Interviewing in Action: Examples from the Field
Motivational Interviewing in Action: Examples from the Field by Regina Sewell, PhD, LMHC & Jennifer Salimbene, LCSW-R, CASAC, CDAC, TEP *Note: Names have been changed in order to ensure privacy Motivational Interviewing, developed by Rollnick and Miller (1991), is a directive … Continue reading →
Communication Skills in Action: End-of-Life Discussions
Communication Skills in Action: End-of-Life Discussions End-of-life discussions can be stressful and can elicit strong emotions in the provider as well as the patient and family. In palliative care, understanding and effectively addressing emotions is a key skill that can … Continue reading →