INTRODUCTION OF NEW PATIENTS INTO INDIVIDUAL- CENTERED PSYCHODRAMA WITHIN A GROUP-SETTING

Abstract

Having continuous sessions 25-35 hours a week has facilitated the involvement of patients early in their contacts, even for their entire first interview. A special form of group psychotherapy has been used, consisting of focusing the group's attention on one individual at a time for their /-2 hour weekly interview. An adaptation of psychodrama as well as group discussion and individual interviewing is used. If the individual prefers to be alone with the therapist or part of the group, it is permitted and the rest of the group often continues free discussion in the reception room