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Theory and Practice of Group Counseling
by Gerald Corey Eighth Edition ©2012 Brooks/Cole Publishing a Division of Cengage Learning
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Chapter Eight Psychodrama in Groups 1
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Key Concepts of Psychodrama
Creativity Spontaneity Working in the present moment Encounter Tele Surplus reality Catharsis and insight Reality testing Role theory Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 8 (1)
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Basic Components of Psychodrama
The protagonist The person who is the focus of the enactment Protagonist selects the event to be explored Auxiliary egos Other members who take part in the enactment Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 8 (2)
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Basic Components of Psychodrama
The audience Others in the group who observe and participate The stage The area where the psychodrama enactment occurs Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 8 (3)
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Phases of Psychodrama The warm-up phase The action phase
Increasing involvement of entire group through initial activities Establishing an atmosphere of spontaneity The action phase Enacting and working through a past or present situation or an anticipated event Encouraging protagonist to move into action Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 8 (4)
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Phases of Psychodrama The sharing and discussion phase
Encouraging members to share their feelings and reactions Discussing the process after personal sharing Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 8 (5)
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Techniques in Psychodrama
Self-presentation Role reversal Double Soliloquy Empty chair Mirror Technique Future projection Magic shop Replay Role training Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 8 (6)
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Psychodrama in Schools
Classical psychodrama is too intense for children and adolescents Role playing can help students develop psychosocial skills Self-confidence and self-efficacy can emerge from successful rehearsals of future challenges Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 8 (7)
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Psychodrama in Schools
The action-oriented methods build group cohesion Role reversal can help students understand the world of others and assist in the development of empathy The magic shop technique may help students to clarify their core values Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 8 (8)
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Psychodrama with Multicultural Populations
Psychodrama has interesting applications for people who speak English as a second language Inviting members to speak in their first language can lead to powerful work Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 8 (9)
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Psychodrama with Multicultural Populations
Not all psychodrama techniques have to be emotionally based The leader should fully explore members’ cultural values and hesitations to participate in certain techniques Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 8 (10)
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Evaluation of Psychodrama
Contributions and strengths of psychodrama An action-oriented approach Active techniques that foster direct experience Provides alternative ways of dealing with life’s problems Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 8 (11)
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Evaluation of Psychodrama
Contributions and strengths of psychodrama Can be integrated with other therapies Promotes catharsis, healing, and self-understanding Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 8 (12)
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Evaluation of Psychodrama
Limitations of psychodrama Need to exercise caution in using techniques Essential that group leader receives training and supervision Leaders need to know themselves Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 8 (13)
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