Therapy Groups

Psychodrama is the original form of ‘group psychotherapy’, and Moreno is credited with coining the term in 1932 (Moreno, 1957, cited in Giacomucci, 2020)

Typically, a psychodrama therapy group meets weekly for up to 3 hours over a period of time, specific to the needs of the group. In a psychodrama group each member of the group works on their own personal process in every session however this may take many forms. From holding the role of: Protagonist – the group member who explores their personal issues; Auxiliary – group members who hold other roles for the protagonist in their drama; to Observer – group members who witness the drama as it unfolds. Importantly Psychodrama is not individual therapy with an audience, it is a group process. As such the issues and themes enacted by the Protagonist, and the roles held by individuals, will hold significance for the group as a whole.

Each Psychodrama session has the familiar structure of Warm-up, Enactment and Sharing. The Director, the therapist, supports the group to Warm-up to their own, and the collective issues of the group. From this a Protagonist, the client, is chosen to Enact their issues, facilitated by the Director and supported by the group. The Sharing process gives all group members a chance to reconnect and to share how the work has resonated with them personally.

All aspects of life, past, present, future, and imagined can be explored in a psychodrama group. Psychodrama has the power to contain the most challenging and difficult themes and experiences, whilst offering a lightness of touch, and humour. Working in action in an embodied way can be intense but is often fun and joyful.

Leila Frondigoun

Leila has been offering online Psychodrama Therapy groups since the pandemic and is looking forward to being able to offer something in person in the coming months. She regularly offers open, one off sessions as well as short term groups. Details will be added here. For more information contact Leila directly at leila_therapy101@pm.me or on 07830522898

Emma Hagen

Emma has facilitated psychodrama and therapy groups in a variety of settings since 2009. She is currently not running any Psychodrama Therapy groups. However if your organisation is interested in establishing one she would be happy to discuss what would best meet the needs of your clients, service users and/or organisation, and to facilitate the creation of a group to suit.

Contact: hagen.emma@protonmail.com or 07711 949 649