The use of psychodrama:

So like I promisedI said that I would give you some information on the use of psychodrama. I w introduced to the concept of psychodrama by one of my clinical supervisoat Metropolitan ministries. Below is a document that I created about psychodrama from my group psychotherapy class.

What is psychodrama?

Psychodrama what was founded by J.L. Moreno in the 1930. Psychodrama is a action approach to group therapy. Psychodrama involves having clients explore issues utilizing action Techniques such as role-playing, and utilizing various dramatic techniques. Utilizing psychodrama as a technique creativity, and spontaneity. It focuses on working in the present. The technique of psychodrama is really action focus.

It should be mentioned that, psychodrama emphasizes both creativity and spontaneity. As stated before, psychodrama it is a technique that is very action focus.

Who is involved in a psychodrama?

Psychodrama involves a unique set of vocabulary describing the group therapy process. Psychodrama utilizes specific language to describe the participants of inner psychodrama. Some of these participants include.

·                     The protagonists: is the one that is the focus of the psychodrama. This person is the one that is doing the work for the day.

·                     The director: is the main group therapists that is doing the work for the day.

·                     Auxiliaries: a auxiliary is a individual that is a supporting these psychodrama. Auxiliaries support the psychodrama. They could be individuals that the protagonist needs to talk to, such as relatives.

·                     The audience: they are the individuals that are not participating directly in the psychodrama. In the audience provides support and feedback to the individual that is the protagonists.

What is classical psychodrama?

Classical psychodrama is a very complex, and intense process. Classical psychodrama is normally broken out in three distinct phases. These phases include.

·                     The warm-up: the warm-up is the beginning of the psychodrama. Warm-up exercises can vary depending on what the purpose of the psychodrama is. Warm-up exercises include the director giving a brief explanation about what psychodrama is. Also group members could go around and make a comment about what they'll are experiencing in the moment.

·                     The action phase: the action phase of the psychodrama involves the enactment of various situations. The action phase could utilize various psychodrama techniques.

·                     The sharing and discussion phase: this phase involves the processing of the psychodrama. The sharing and discussion phase involves the reactions of the reactions of the group about what just took place in the psychodrama. This phase is about creating a nonjudgmental environment for sharing.

The implementation of classical psychodrama is a complex process. If you plan to utilize classical psychodrama, you should seek additional training.

Techniques utilized in psychodrama.

Psychodrama utilizes a variety of techniques. Below are some techniques that can be utilized

·                     doubling: doubling is the reflection of the protagonists inner voice. This is reflected by a auxiliary.

·                     The empty chair: this technique is often utilized in Gestalt therapy, but it was actually developed specifically for psychodrama.

References:  Corey, G. (2008)  Theory and practice of group counseling. 8^th edition-