Psychodrama

1. Group Therapy Psychodrama First Responder Trauma Jennifer Bertrand Stephanie Bowser Lisa-Page-Bourne Toronto & GTA 789 Yonge Street Toronto, ON , M4W 2G8 416-395-5577 [email protected]

2. What is Psychodrama? Psychodrama was developed by Jacob L. Moreno in 1914 as an individual approach to therapy then became a group process by 1921. This is an active and creative therapeutic approach that uses guided drama and role playing to work through past, present or future challenges. During each session participants re-enact experiences with the guidance from the Group Facilitator/Therapist. Scenes may include; gaining new insights, resolve problems, and practice new life and behaviour skills. Sessions usually last one to two hours and have been known to be a powerful experience. This is a real-time therapy and can be an empowering alternative to traditional talk therapy.

3. The Three Steps in psychodrama Warm up Action Sharing http:// www.psychotherapy.net/data/uploads/5113dd24d04d3.pdf https://serendip.brynmawr.edu/bb/expertherapy/Sociometry%20and%20Psychodrama%20Handout_files/image013.gif

4. THE FIVE PERSONA 1 . Protagonist 2 . Auxiliary Egos 3 . Double 4 . Director 5 . Audience http:// www.psychotherapy.net/data/uploads/5113dd24d04d3.pdf

5. TECHNIQUES Doubling Role-reversal Surplus reality Future projection Mirroring Concretization Aside Empty chair

6. Advantages and Disadvantages of Psychodrama http://www.gettyimages.ca/detail/illustration/happy-family-royalty-free-illustration/479522403 http://content.presentermedia.com/files/clipart/00009000/9451/group_torches_pitchforks_md_wm.jpg

7. References Arnold, M. (2016, February 8). CRC Health . Retrieved from Psychodrama Therapy What is it: http://www.crchealth.com/types-of-therapy/what-is-psychodrama/ Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma . (2016, February 5). Retrieved from Good Therapy: http://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/issues/ptsd Psychodrama. (2016, February 5). Retrieved from Good therapy: http://www.asgpp.org/pdf/Where%20is%20psychodrama%20being%20used.pdf TOBI KLEIN, M. (2016, February 5). PSYCHODRAMA. Retrieved from psychotherapy.net: http://www.psychotherapy.net/data/uploads/5113dd24d04d3.pdf Thank You For Your Time http://www.presentermedia.com/files/clipart/00005000/5156/group_session_md_wm.jpg