“Psychodrama, as a means of helping a client to act out a problem instead of simply talking it through, can be one of the most powerful tools used in therapy“ Adam Blatner
Psychodrama is an embodied, integrative psychotherapy which uses creativity to bring our internal worlds out, and to allow us to understand how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours interact and affect each other. It can help us understand how our past experiences have shaped our present, and how we can use this knowledge to create a different future for ourselves. It can be used in both one-to-one settings and groups to facilitate insight and integration, catharsis, and personal growth. It is a powerful way of working as it engages our mind, body, and spirit.
In the UK, Psychodrama is a United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) accredited psychotherapy, and the training is governed by the British Psychodrama Association (BPA). You can read a detailed explanation of Psychodrama on their website which you will find on the Psychodrama Scotland resources section.
“A scientific exploration of truth through dramatic method” Moreno (1953)
Psychodrama is also part of a larger system and philosophy of creative action methods devised by J. L. Moreno. These methods are applied in a range of ways, in mental health, education, training, community and group settings across the world, for a variety of outcomes.
Psychodrama is underpinned by a rich body of theory, which was first devised by Moreno and later developed by numerous trainers and practitioners from around the world. See the resources section of the website for some suggested reading.
Psychodrama is an experiential practice, meaning reading about it will always have its limitations without a live example from which the theory can be understood. For this reason, the best way to fully appreciate psychodrama, is to experience it for yourself.
We invite you to join us to experience it first-hand.
Psychodrama Scotland 