67th Annual Conference

Friday, February 26

Afternoon Workshops

2:30 - 5:00 P.M.

Workshop 67

Using Psychodrama to Learn and Practice Family Systems Therapy

Chairs:

Christopher John Farmer, M.D., Private Practice, Guernsey, United Kingdom

Marcia Geller Ph.D., CGP, Private Practice, Stamford, Connecticut

Bowen's Method of Family Therapy stresses the importance of distinguishing thoughts from feelings. It employs didactic clarification and coaching. Psychodrama utilizes the emotional experience of self in action to engender role-flexibility through spontaneity. Bowen's concepts and psychodramatic techniques will be introduced to explore problems known personally or professionally to participants.

demonstration-experiential-didactic-sharing of work experiences

Learning Objectives:

1. Utilize psychodramatic techniques in the practice of family therapy.

2. Apply Bowen Therapy to family-of-origin issues.

3. Practice differentiating thoughts from feelings Using Psychodrama.

Course References:

Books: Bowen, M. (1978). Family Therapy in Clinical Practice. New York: Aronson.

Goldman, E.,& Morrison, D.(1986). Psychodrama: Experience and Process.  Kendall: Hunt Publishing Co.

Farmer, C., & Geller, M. (2003). The Use of Psychodrama in the Family systems theory of Bowen, in Gershoni, J., (ed) Psychodrama in the 21st Century: Clinical and Educational Applications, New York: Springer.