Pyschodrama is a wonderful and effective method, as everybody who has experienced it will attest. Defined as a “method of psychotherapy,” it has many nonclinical applications yet it is underutilized in both its clinical and nonclinical use.
Counseling And Drama: Psychodrama A Deux deals with action methods of counseling when working one-on-one and with families. Author Marvin G. Knittel Ed.D. explains psychodrama—its origin, and how it fits within the field of counseling. The core of this book is the nine case studies that demonstrate how psychodrama is used àdeux.
Dr, Knittel chooses to use the term method rather than technique because psychodrama is much more than a mere set of techniques. It is a method, which often provokes strong emotional responses from clients. Dr. Knittel’s work is one of those rare educational works that is a pleasure to read. Readers will be encouraged to use the ideas and techniques and will discover the energy of change that comes from psychodrama.
Designed for the seasoned professional counselor in the field and for students in training, Counseling And Drama is unique because it shows how psychodrama is used one-on-one with clients while maintaining the boundary between the counselor and the client. It takes counseling intervention of psychodrama to a new level by making it practical, interesting, and possible for the beginning and experienced counselor to use.