Sociodrama: Who's in Your Shoes?
Second Edition [Paperback]

Patricia Sternberg (Author), Antonina Garcia (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0275963004 | ISBN-13: 978-0275963002 | Publication Date: March 30, 2000 | Edition: 2

In its fully revised second edition, this book is devoted solely to the study of sociodrama, a group learning process, which provides practice in solving problems of human relations through action while uncovering the commonalities among people, allowing the thoughts, feelings, and hopes of all who participate to rise to the surface. This insightful guide helps participants in group work to come to a new understanding about themselves, each other, and the world at large by providing a living laboratory for practicing new and more satisfying ways to approach problems, clarify values, express feelings, and practice new behaviors. The theoretical and practical guidance offered in this book will help management and staff trainers, educators, psychotherapists, sociologists, theatre artists, pastoral counselors, and others in, or planning on joining, the help professions to provide a vital modality for energizing even the most passive groups. The expanded and revised second edition begins by showing the reader how to structure sociodrama sessions, how to facilitate the accomplishment of group goals through action, and how to avoid some of the pitfalls of sociodrama directing. It also includes the historical and theoretical foundations of sociodrama so that the practice of sociodrama can be placed in larger context. The second part of the book focuses on the use of sociodrama in a variety of settings, including the work place, the school, the political arena, psychotherapy, and spiritual settings. This section also provides methods of marketing sociodrama and essays by other well-known sociodramatists from around the world. Students, scholars, and educators in the social sciences and the arts, as well as business professionals, will find Sociodrama: Who's in Your Shoes? an invaluable guide to this effective learning process.

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About the Author

PATRICIA STERNBERG is Professor of Theatre at Hunter College and a Registered Drama Therapist. She has written several books, articles, and plays. Professor Sternberg received her M.A. in Theatre from Villanova University.

ANTONINA GARCIA is a Registered Drama Therapist and Certified Group Psychotherapist. She received her M.S.W. and her Ed.D. in Creative Arts Education from Rutgers University. She teaches at Brookdale Community College

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Praeger Paperback; 2 edition (March 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0275963004
• ISBN-13: 978-0275963002
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #310,832 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing resource, July 14, 2006

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Sociodrama: Who's in Your Shoes? is an amazing resource for clinician and teacher alike. I have used it in both capacities with measurable, often cathartic results. An excellent introduction with valauble exercises to use in many settings. Highly recommended. Paul J Lesnik, LCSW

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a must read for anyone using sociodrama, June 29, 2008

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This review is from: Sociodrama: Who's in Your Shoes?
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I used Sociodrama: Who's In Your Shoes? for the textbook for the graduate course I taught at Kansas State University. It was the textbook when Patricia Sternberg taught the course at Hunter. The authors, Patricia Sternber and Antonina Garcia are master practitioners and trainers. No one explains sociodrama better. In this book, they have shown how sociodrama can be a valuable tool for therapists, educators, and trainers. This is a truly inspiring and comprehensible read.