The Potential Abuses, Limitations, and Negative Effects of Classical Psychodramatic Techniques in Group Counseling
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To be effective in group counseling, a psychodramatist must be highly knowledgeable, experienced, and well trained. The impact of inappropriately applied psychodramatic techniques implemented by inept or inadequately trained psychodramatists can be damaging to clients' mental health, especially those clients who are emotionally vulnerable. This article, the result of both a review of literature and personal observations, illustrates some of the pitfalls of classical psychodrama and seeks to prevent psychotherapists from abusing or misusing psychodramatic techniques.
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