1. Theory and Practice of Group Counseling
by Gerald Corey
Eighth Edition ©2012
Brooks/Cole Publishing a Division of Cengage Learning

2. Chapter Eight
Psychodrama in Groups 1

3. 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)

4. 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)

5. 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)

6. 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)

7. 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)

8. 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)

9. 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)

10. 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)

11. 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)

12. 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)

13. 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)

14. 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)

15. 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)