The Drama Within: Psychodrama and Experiential Therapy (Paperback)

~ Tian Dayton Ph.D. (Author) "When Jacob Levy Moreno, the father of psychodrama, was a young psychiatrist in Vienna during the first half of this century, he was eccentric, exuberant..." (more)
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Here is the first comprehensive book on psychodrama, the experiential therapy rapidly gaining popularity with clinicians and treatment centers worldwide. Psychodrama is a powerful action method with very specific techniques that can be effective in reducing trauma, releasing pent-up emotions and learning new behavior.

Tian Dayton, one of the field's most respected practitioners, brings together a complete examination of the theory and practice of pyschodrama, directions for specific drama games and methods for applying the theory and games in the treatment of trauma and addiction.

About the Author

Tian Dayton, who holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and an M.A. in educational psychology, is a therapist in private practice in New York City. A fellow of the American Society for Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama and a faculty member of the Drama Therapy Department at New York University, Dayton presents psychodrama workshops and training nationwide.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 269 pages
• Publisher: HCI; 1 edition (December 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558742964
• ISBN-13: 978-1558742963
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #186,859 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Exploring the "drama within", March 27, 2001

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

In "The Drama Within: Psychodrama and Experiential Therapy," prolific author Tian Dayton offers a look at the often-misunderstood method of psychodrama, which is the root of role-playing techniques.

Her book is readable and informative for clinicians, students of psychodrama and people interested in alternative therapeutic treatments, with a special focus on psychodramatic treatment of adult children of alcoholic and dysfunctional homes. Her "how it can help" segments offer specific commentary on psychodramatic techniques and approaches.