What is psychodrama?
Psychodrama is a form of psychotherapy developed by J. L. Moreno. Alongside talking, the person uses action, movement and objects to explore their inner experience, interpersonal conflicts and distressing situations. As they gain awareness, they take an active role in change, which can help ease symptoms.
Consider P., aged 40, who comes to the practice after several courses of therapy. She has learned assertive communication and self-regulation techniques because she argues with her mother. In a psychodrama session, she acts out how she relates to her mother and realises that when they argue she sits on the floor, just as she did as a child. She can then explore other ways of communicating that go beyond choosing a technique, using objects such as puppets to explore how she communicates and what shapes her response.
