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Acta Paedopsychiatrica Feb 1980
Topics: Child; Child Development; Humans; Psychodrama; Psychotherapy, Group
PubMed: 6992502
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Australasian Psychiatry : Bulletin of... Feb 2016In this article, the author uses the leitmotifs inherent in a critically acclaimed film and in the philosophy of Emmanuel Levinas as a backdrop for discussion around how...
OBJECTIVE
In this article, the author uses the leitmotifs inherent in a critically acclaimed film and in the philosophy of Emmanuel Levinas as a backdrop for discussion around how we encounter the humanity in the Other and its particular relevance for psychiatry. She proceeds to describe the existential underpinnings of psychodrama and demonstrates how she has been directing a psychodrama group, 'Theatre of Life', which has been operating for well over a decade within a public mental health system, acute inpatient unit. Through the ensuing discussion, she illustrates how the humanistic ethic of 'welcoming the Other' is actualised in the 'here-and now' of the psychodrama group psychotherapy process.
CONCLUSIONS
A thematic analysis derived from group-members' evaluation of each session illuminates their felt sense depicting the ethic in action.
Topics: Group Processes; Humans; Inpatients; Psychodrama
PubMed: 26503969
DOI: 10.1177/1039856215612990 -
The British Journal of Psychiatry : the... Sep 1976Psychodrama, a method of human relations training and psychotherapy, is traced from its creation by Moreno fifty years ago to its present resurgence with the growth of...
Psychodrama, a method of human relations training and psychotherapy, is traced from its creation by Moreno fifty years ago to its present resurgence with the growth of 'humanistic' psychology. The basic techniques are described, together with Moreno's concepts of social interaction, e.g. encounter, spontaneity, the moment, cathersis and role playing. Its uses and limitations are discussed briefly.
Topics: Catharsis; Feedback; History, 19th Century; History, 20th Century; Humans; Imitative Behavior; Interpersonal Relations; Psychodrama; Sensitivity Training Groups; United States
PubMed: 786420
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Journal of the American College of... Jun 1962
Topics: Humans; Psychodrama
PubMed: 14010883
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Clinical Gerontologist 1984The elderly in nursing homes are subject to increased incidents of psychiatric disorders and are particularly vulnerable to depression. However, mental health services...
The elderly in nursing homes are subject to increased incidents of psychiatric disorders and are particularly vulnerable to depression. However, mental health services are rarely provided for these individuals. The authors conducted a psychodrama group with elderly psychiatric patients in a nursing home and found it to be an effective treatment modality. It proved especially useful in the alleviation of depression by allowing members to "relive" and grieve for unresolved losses and express repressed feelings of anger, abandonment, and fear. The psychodrama techniques also encouraged spontaneity and creativity and facilitated the life review process. The latter encouraged members to resolve old problems and to examine and restructure their identities. Case illustrations are presented and additional benefits of the group are discussed.
Topics: Aged; Humans; Mental Disorders; Nursing Homes; Psychodrama
PubMed: 10267685
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Journal of Child Psychology and... Feb 1961
Topics: Adolescent; Humans; Psychodrama
PubMed: 13760056
DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.1960.tb02002.x -
PsyCh Journal Dec 2018This pilot study investigated the effects of psychodrama on the counseling skills (mainly empathy) and on increasing the self-awareness of 23 counseling undergraduate...
This pilot study investigated the effects of psychodrama on the counseling skills (mainly empathy) and on increasing the self-awareness of 23 counseling undergraduate students. Participants attended 12 psychodrama sessions over 3 months. Data were gathered by using the Empathic Tendency Scale and a personal information form. The study used the mixed method research design, which combines qualitative and quantitative methods. The quantitative aspect of the study involved the use of pretest-posttest experimental and control group design with random assignment, while the qualitative aspect utilized the methods of case study, observation, and interview. The quantitative and qualitative results showed that psychodrama increased students' empathy, counseling skills, and self-awareness.
Topics: Adult; Awareness; Counseling; Empathy; Female; Humans; Male; Pilot Projects; Psychodrama; Students; Surveys and Questionnaires
PubMed: 30165728
DOI: 10.1002/pchj.228 -
Perspectives in Psychiatric Care Apr 2021This study describes the experiences of patients with metastatic cancer participating in psychodrama group therapy.
PURPOSE
This study describes the experiences of patients with metastatic cancer participating in psychodrama group therapy.
DESIGN AND METHODS
This study was carried out at the cancer hospital of the university, Turkey. The sample consisted of patients with metastatic cancer who participated in 16 weekly psychodrama sessions of 3 h each. The study was analyzed using the NVivo 11 software, the sessions which summarize and code the interviews.
FINDINGS
Five main themes were identified: Anxiety of death, coping strategies, psychological resilience, relieving suffering, and the meaning of life.
PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS
Psychodrama can be used in patients diagnosed with metastatic and other types of cancer to cope with their psychosocial difficulties. Psychiatric nurses can play a leading role in this area.
Topics: Adaptation, Psychological; Humans; Neoplasms; Psychodrama; Psychotherapy, Group; Turkey
PubMed: 33118158
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Current Psychiatric Therapies 1971
Topics: Dreams; Methods; Psychodrama; Psychological Theory; Psychotherapy
PubMed: 5113152
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International Journal of Group... Oct 1992The theory and the therapeutic procedure of classical psychodrama are described along with brief illustrations. Classical psychodrama and sociodrama stemmed from role...
The theory and the therapeutic procedure of classical psychodrama are described along with brief illustrations. Classical psychodrama and sociodrama stemmed from role theory, enactments, "tele," the reciprocity of choices, and the theory of spontaneity-robopathy and creativity. The discussion focuses on key concepts such as the therapeutic team, the structure of the session, transference and reality, countertransference, the here-and-now and the encounter, the group-as-a-whole, resistance and difficult clients, and affect and cognition. Also described are the neoclassical approaches of psychodrama, action methods, and clinical role playing, and the significance of the concept of behavioral simulation in group psychotherapy.
Topics: Adult; Female; Humans; Psychodrama; Psychotherapy, Group; Role Playing; Transference, Psychology
PubMed: 1428353
DOI: 10.1080/00207284.1992.11490720