Acting-In: Practical Applications of Psychodramatic Methods, Third Edition (Paperback)

~ Adam Blatner MD (Author)
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Concise, clearly written, well-organized, how-to-do-it text. -- Journal of Personality Assessment (on the first edition)

Product Description

Psychodrama can be one of the most powerful tools used in psychotherapy. Charmingly illustrated with a wealth of case examples, this volume presents current training techniques and shows how to use them, whether as a complement to traditional verbal approaches, in individual or group therapy, in educational or community settings, or in many other contexts. Thoroughly updated and expanded, this third edition reviews the most recent developments in psychodrama theory, clarifies various new psychodramatic processes, and features extensive new references and an updated bibliography. In this volume, Dr. Blatner continues to provide the best practical primer of basic psychodramatic techniques.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 220 pages
• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company; 3 edition (July 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0826114024
• ISBN-13: 978-0826114020
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #794,716 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good and practical book, March 27, 2001

By	Karen Carnabucci (Racine, WI United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

"Acting In: Practical Applications of Psychodramatic Methods" is a good companion to Blatner's earlier work, "Foundations of Psychodrama." He takes the reader step by step through the elements of psychodrama, including principals and pitfalls and techniques such as role reversal, doubling and surplus reality.

As usual, Blatner's writing is clear and succinct and will be helpful to students as well as experienced psychotherapists and educators who are new to the psychodramatic method.

Of special interest is the section that notes that psychodrama has many applications, not just in the mental health professions but also with the education of children and adolescents, and in creative dramatics, industry and religion.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Must Reading, June 14, 2000

By A Customer

In my opinion, this is the basic book for those interesed in psychodrama. It contains the fundamentals and is worth reading for both beginning students and seasoned therapists.