Psychodrama groups for girls coping with trauma.

Abstract

This study evaluated the effectiveness of psychodrama groups with traumatized middle-school girls. Comparisons of treatment and control group members' pre- and postintervention adjustment revealed significant decreases in group participants' self-reported difficulties in withdrawn behavior and anxiety/depression. Interviews with the participants reinforced the value of psychodrama group participation in the resolution of trauma and in increasing a sense of competence and self-efficacy. A brief outline of the group structure and a description of the process offer examples that illustrate the practice methodology and provide guidance for conducting psychodrama groups with vulnerable populations. Concerns with safety and containment are addressed.

• Authors: D M Carbonell, C Parteleno-Barehmi
• Journal: International journal of group psychotherapy (Int J Group Psychother) Vol. 49 Issue 3 Pg. 285-306 (Jul 1999) ISSN: 0020-7284 [Print] England
• PMID: 10390940 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Clinical Trial, Controlled Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Topics

• Adaptation, Psychological
• Adolescent
• Analysis of Variance
• Child
• Defense Mechanisms
• Female
• Humans
• Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
• Psychodrama (methods)
• Psychology, Adolescent
• Psychology, Child
• Self Disclosure
• Social Adjustment
• Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic (prevention & control)