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 →
How Psychodrama Heals Trauma by Tian Dayton, PhD The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study, touted by Oprah Winfrey as one of the most important studies of our time, has successfully made the connection between emotional and psychological childhood trauma … Continue reading →
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 →
Polyvagal theory supports the healing power of psychodrama. A Beginner’s Guide to Polyvagal Theory by Deborah Dana, LCSW Dr. Stephen Porges, developer of Polyvagal Theory, identified a biological order of human response that is active in all human experience. With … Continue reading →
We want to share with you an article from the NY Times Science Section (Nov 30, 2023) that validates the role of psychodrama in the trauma healing journey: Brain Study Suggests Traumatic Memories Are Processed as Present Experience by Ellen … 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 →
Domestic Violence Survivors’ Group: Room 404 by Courtney Meadows For confidentiality, all names and identifying information of group members in this story have been changed. On Monday nights, I arranged floor cushions, chairs, and scarves, turned on the sound of … 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 Unconscious and Sexual Acting Out: The Use of Psychodrama in Treating Sexual Addiction by Tian Dayton, Ph.D. It is the body’s natural mandate to act; we are beings designed for movement and expression; it’s how we get around the … Continue reading →
