MORENO'S CONCEPT OF "THE CO-UNCONSCIOUS" AND THE THERAPEUTIC TRIAD

Abstract

The concept of the therapeutic triad is very useful and stimulating. I wonder however, in as much as the term interpersonal is becoming such a multi-faceted term, whether this is the best descriptive word for this kind of therapy. It is possibly confusing to some in terms of the present Sullivanian idea of interpersonal therapy which is actually somewhat different in tone and concept than Moreno's. However, in another sense Moreno is hoping to effect the two people in this triad in such a manner as to effect the interpersonal bond or relationship between them. Of course, this may also be accomplished if only one person is changed, and in this Way the bond becomes different. However, it is certainly more useful to see a change in both parties, for then there is a readjustment of the total situation that has deeper meaning then for a single individual