Multiple Family Psychodramatic Therapy

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  • CLAUDE A. GULDNER Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12926/zggs3m51

Keywords:

Psychodramatic Therapy

Abstract

This article provides a description of multiple family psychodrama tic therapy. Systems-oriented family therapy and psychodrama are the models of therapy used in the approach. Two case studies are presented in depth to show process and to highlight family structural issues focused on in the therapy. Outcome study results are briefly presented. The use of therapists in training is also discussed.

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2025-01-17

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Vol. 35 No. 2 (1982): Group Psychotherapy, Psychodrama, and Sociometry

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