PSYCHODRAMA THERAPY
Psychodrama uses guided dramatic action, primarily in groups, to explore our internal and external experiences. The method includes action methods, and other techniques to connect members of a group and to expand people's functioning in new roles. The goals of psychodrama in general are to help people identify their personal truth(s), express their thoughts and feelings in a safe and effective way and to integrate their thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Since the work is done via guided dramatic action, psychodrama also increases learning by engaging both the six senses (sight, taste, smell, touch, hearing and balance) and proprioception (i.e., awareness of movement). In researched groups with children on the autism spectrum, psychodrama has helped children improve relationships with peers and adults deepen self understanding and understand the disorder that forms one part of themselves.Family members also benefit from psychodrama. In their own psychodrama groups, they join with other family members managing the challenges of a child on the spectrum. In such an arena they can identify stressors unique to families affected by autism; express feelings about their situations in a safe environment; develop and rehearse in action, ways to manage their personal challenges and give and receive support from facilitators and the other family members “in the same boat.” Competent psychodramatists complete an extensive training process, upwards of a Masters degree and 600 hours, which includes group work theory, sociometry (scientific measurement of social relationships in groups) and action methods. Psychodramatists should be thoroughly trained, have a history of rigorous supervision based on at least 80 group sessions and have completed (or be in the preparation for) a two-stage examination for certification as a psychodrama practitioner (CP). Courtesy of: Letitia CoburnAgency: Gentle Growth Therapeutic Services Email: lvc18@optonline.netPhone: 914-944-0422
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