1st Edition

The Handbook of Psychodrama

Edited By Marcia Karp, Paul Holmes, Kate Bradshaw Tauvon Copyright 1998
    328 Pages
    by Routledge

    306 Pages
    by Routledge

    This handbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of psychodrama for professional and trainee psychodramatists. Following an introduction to the history and philosophy of psychodrama the theory is then brought to life by detailed first-hand accounts of psychodrama sessions.
    The structure of the book innovatively reflects that of the classic psychodrama session - Warm Up, Action, Sharing and the subsequent Processing.
    Chapters on psychodrama in action include discussion on the new use of psychodrama in the treatment of depression, and the relationship of the discipline to other group psychotherapies. The contributors vividly illustrate the contribution dramatic improvisation can make to emotional health.

    List of contributors, Preface, Introduction to the Handbook, PART I The warm-up—what is psychodrama?, PART II The action—how is psychodrama done?, 5 The stage: the theatre of psychodrama, PART III The application—how is psychodrama used?, Epilogue, Index

    Biography

    Paul Holmes, Marcia Karp, Kate Bradshaw Tauvon