Welcome to the transformative world of Show and Tell Psychodrama. This essential guide is designed for professionals in various fields, including psychotherapy, healthcare, education, business, and community activism. If you are a therapist, coach, teacher, or leader, this book offers innovative techniques to enrich your practice and foster creativity within yourself and those you guide.

At the heart of this book is the psychodrama method, a powerful interactive technique developed by Dr. J.L. Moreno in the 20th century. Known as the ‘parent’ of role play, psychodrama has gained worldwide recognition for its ability to invigorate creativity and address life’s challenges and opportunities. This manual provides an easy introduction to this method through 60 bite-sized articles, making it a perfect resource for both seasoned professionals and newcomers to the field.

In these pages, you will learn:

• How to spark creativity within yourself and your clients.
• To lead safe and effective role plays suitable for various environments, from classrooms to corporate settings.
• Strategies for building relationships in group settings.
• The dynamics of leadership and understanding the roles that others play within a group.

The book covers several intriguing topics, including:

Additionally, this book includes a special section dedicated to the psychodrama certification candidates preparing for the national exam with the American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy. This resource is invaluable for those looking to deepen their understanding and achieve certification.

Here’s what some reviewers are saying:

“This book is invaluable for trainers, offering clearly worded and concise definitions and descriptions of most aspects of the method, organized in an easy-to-use format.” – Rebecca Walters, TEP, Director of the Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute

“A gift to the new student and the established trainer in psychodrama. The writing is clear and concise, and the breadth of content offered is remarkable.” – Mario Cossa, MA, RDT/MT, TEP, Co-founder of the Bay Area Moreno Institute

“An excellent introduction to the field of psychodrama and its many current applications – a great warm-up for therapists wishing to expand their use of experiential methods.” – Tian Dayton, Ph.D, TEP, Author of ‘The Drama Within: Psychodrama and Experiential Therapy’

“For a quick introduction to a complex method, this offers an easy read. Turn on to the idea of integrating creative collaboration, enactment, and improvisation.” – Adam Blatner, M.D., TEP, Author of ‘Foundations of Psychodrama: History, Theory and Practice’

“An exceptional tool for learning what’s needed for the psychodrama certification exam. It should be part of everyone’s toolkit – trainers and their students alike.” – Kate Hudgins, Ph.D., TEP, Author of ‘Experiential Therapy with PTSD: The Therapeutic Spiral Model’

“This is a very good book. Karen has the gift of translating complex and complicated philosophical concepts and constructs into brief and clear articles.” – Dale Richard Buchanan, TEP, Former Clinical Director of Psychodrama at St. Elizabeths Hospital

In conclusion, Show and Tell Psychodrama serves as a comprehensive guide that not only enhances your skills but also empowers your practice. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting on your journey, this book will inspire you to embrace the psychodrama method and its potential for transformative change. Get ready to unlock new levels of creativity, connection, and understanding in your work.