THE FUNCTION OF AN AUDIENCE ANALYST IN PSYCHODRAMA

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to describe a hitherto neglected area in group activities and group psychotherapy. This area can be generally indicated by the words "audience" and "spectator."' The needs of the spectator arc twofold: 1. The spectator needs to understand what he sees and hears; he may need interpretation for chat end. 2. The spectator wishes to respond and express himself in relation to his experience and he may need facilitation of expression· for chat purpose.