Psychodrama

Psychodrama, an experiential form of therapy, uses guided drama and role playing to work through problems. First developed by Jacob L. Moreno, psychodrama includes elements of theater – such as the use of props – and is often conducted on a stage, or in a space that serves as a stage area. Psychodrama is used in both individual and group therapy settings and can help people gain perspective on emotional concerns, conflicts, or other areas of concern in a safe and supportive environment. Think this approach might be right for you? Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s psychodrama experts today.

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Role playing can be used in so many ways. It can help us take ourselves out of our own mind and think about things from a different perspective and challenge our current way of thinking.

— Cody Bonertz, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Omaha, NE

"Everything that is learned in action must also be unlearned in action." (J.L. Moreno)

— Allen Johnson, Counselor in Brandon, MS
 

I graduated from Kansas State University with a Masters in Theatre Emphasis Drama Therapy, which I like to incorporate in my sessions to add to the healing experience.

— Sherry Spann, Clinical Trainee

I have have enhanced my work with a number of individual and group drama techniques, especially Forum Theater, in which participants get to generate and try out their own solutions to challenges in a safe setting, before attempting change in the rest of life.

— John Eichenberger, Counselor in Macedon, NY
 

Psychodrama is an experiential form of therapy that allows for corrective and reparative experiences followed by dynamic improvement through expression and rehearsal. In plain terms, we can revisit the traumatic moments in your life, or the moments you wished had happened to heal the trauma and correct your narrative. Playing pretend is not only for kids, it is a powerful way to understand the world around you, and to practice being the person you want to be.

— Imari Hardon, Therapist in ,

I incorporate elements of Psychodrama in my individual work and in the groups I facilitate. I am actively engaged in professional development and training in this area.

— Lindsay Pierce, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Olympia, WA
 

I have had 13 years of Psychodrama training and am a practitioner of action methods in helping individuals and couples

— Marc Hafkin, Psychotherapist in Bethesda, MD

Once I met the world of psychodrama it enhanced my approach with clients. Doing simple techniques to allow a shift in thinking is what this approach has done for my clients.

— crystal lopez, Licensed Professional Counselor in ,