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PsychodramaPsychodrama can be defined as the exploration of truth through dramatic means.
The sources of psychodrama were developed by Dr J.L. Moreno (a contemporary of Freud) who, after watching children play in the gardens of Vienna, developed a method whereby all of us can discover and re-discover that playful spirit. Psychodrama employs guided dramatic action to examine problems or issues raised by an individual. Using experiential methods, sociometry, role theory, and group dynamics, psychodrama facilitates insight, personal growth, and integration on cognitive, affective, and behavioural levels. It clarifies issues, increases physical and emotional well being, enhances learning and develops new skills. The word ‘psychodrama’ is often used as a generic term when talking about the range of action methods that J.L. Moreno developed. Action Methods are used to enable past, present and future life events to be explored. Issues or problems and their possible solutions are enacted rather than just talked about. Psychodrama offers the opportunity to practise new roles safely, see oneself from outside, gain insight and change. Richard utilises the pychodramatic method and group work principles in his counselling practice, personal development groups, supervision sessions and consultancy services. He has completed extensive training in group work and the psychodramatic method since 1983. Richard is a Certified Psychodramatist with the Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand Psychodrama Association Inc. and is currently a Trainer, Educator and Practitioner in Training with AANZPA. He is a staff member of the Canberra Campus of Psychodrama Australia and a member of the Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand Psychodrama Association. Links |