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….
Category: sociometry and law
Barone’s PAT Application Approved by American Board of Examiners
The Michigan Psychodrama Center recently announced that co-founder Patrick T. Barone had passed all his American Board of Examiners (ABE) psychodrama certification exams and was officially a CP, meaning a Certified Practitioner of Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy. The Michigan Psychodrama Center is now proud to announce that Mr. Barone has also achieved “PAT” status….
Michigan Psychodrama Center to Host Introduction to Psychodrama for Lawyers this Fall
The Michigan Psychodrama Center will be hosting a full-day “psychodrama for lawyers” workshop in Royal Oak on Saturday, October 22, 2016. This introductory workshop is perfect for lawyers who want to learn how to begin using psychodrama in their law practices. Lawyers will find that this dynamic and informative one-day workshop will help them become…
History of Psychodrama and the Law
Psychodrama has been around a very long time. It was originally devised and developed many decades ago by Jacob Levy Moreno (1889-1997). Born in Austria, Moreno developed his theories around the turn of the 20th century; which was the same time Freud was “inventing” psychotherapy. However, according to John Nolte, it was Gerry Spence who…
Using Psychodrama and Sociometry Jury Selection
Sociometry, developed by Jacob L. Moreno, is a field within social science that delves into the study of social relationships and interpersonal interactions within groups. In the context of the courtroom, sociometry plays a crucial role during jury selection and trial, offering valuable insights into the dynamics between individuals involved, including the attorneys, judge, and…
The Segue Between Counseling and Criminal Defense
“Resolve to be tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant with the weak and wrong. Sometime in your life, you will have been all of these.” – Gautama Buddha Criminal defense lawyers sometimes represent society’s outcasts. By accusation our clients are said to have broken society’s laws;…