THE USE OF PSYCHODRAMA AS A TRAINING DEVICE FOR PROFESSIONAL GROUPS WORKING IN THE FIELD OF HUMAN RELATIONS

Abstract

Previous _communications have described psychodrama as a teaching method useful in accelerating the training of psychiatric casework aides in World War II. This paper will report an extension in the utilization of the technique in the in-service training of psychiatric social workers, casework supervisors, and administrators of casework programs in hospitals. It is hoped that the content of this paper will suggest additional training areas where it is believed the technique offers means of enhancing the more rapid integration of course, content, and practice.