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The social atom is one of Moreno’s important and novel developments. It was born out of his study of the science of interpersonal relationships (sociometry). J.L. Moreno was a pioneer in the field of group psychotherapy. His concept of the social atom has become a key tool for understanding the dynamics of relationships and groups….
Moreno’s Role Theory This essay will explore the key concepts of J.L. Moreno‘s role theory, including the different types of roles individuals perform, the importance of social interaction and group dynamics, and the application of role theory in various settings, including psychodrama and education. Moreno’s role theory also emphasizes the importance of social interaction and…
Jacob Levy Moreno, also known as J.L. Moreno, was an Austrian-American psychiatrist, sociologist, and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of psychology. Moreno is best known for his innovative approach to psychotherapy, which included the development of psychodrama, sociometry, and group psychotherapy. Despite his groundbreaking work, Moreno did not receive the recognition he…
Jacob Levy Moreno, known as J.L. Moreno, M.D. was a Swiss-American psychiatrist and founder of psychodrama, sociometry and group psychotherapy. He was born on May 18, 1889, in Bucharest, Romania, and died on May 14, 1974, in Beacon, New York, USA. Moreno earned a medical degree from the University of Vienna in 1917. He then…
Congruence is the term used by Rodgers to describe a therapeutic relationship where the presents him or herself without pretense. (Rogers 1961). A therapist is in a state of congruence when there is an “accurate matching of experience with awareness” (Rodgers 1961). The therapist is “at one” with their feelings and has the freedom to…
A hot research topic in universities around the world involves the effect of psychedelic drugs have on the brain and mental health. These studies seeks to prove that psychedelics like psilocybin and LSD can effectively address various mental health issues, like depression, OCD, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The early research on these topics has been…
Psychodrama has been utilized by creative lawyers to assist in case preparation and courtroom presentations for several decades. American trial lawyer Gerry Spence is widely attributed with being the first lawyer to conceptualize the interplay between psychodrama and law, and in 1994 he created the Trial Lawyer’s College where lawyers are taught how to utilize…
A common general theme in psychodrama is the exploration of a past childhood trauma. A psychodrama may conclude with a corrective reenactment of some aspect of the trauma but with a more satisfactory ending. To elucidate this, assume there is a time when a child was abandoned by his mother. A past scene of abandonment…
Jacob Levy Moreno, (J.L. Moreno or JLM) attempted to synthesis and assimilate science with religion. He was born of Jewish parents, but studied other religions, including eastern religions such as Buddhism and near-eastern religions such as Christianity. He was also a scientist, having studied mathematics and philosophy at the University of Vienna, and then attending…
The Michigan Psychodrama Center provides psychodrama students with all of the supervision and training necessary to obtain psychodrama certification. However, to be clear, the Michigan Psychodrama Center does not independently certify psychodrama practitioners or psychodrama trainers. Instead, the MPC provides all of the training and supervision hours that are necessary for and can be utilized…