The Somatic Double—A Key Role in Psychodramatic Bodywork

Authors

  • Susan G. Aaron Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12926/28qyx839

Keywords:

double, psychodrama, bodywork, touch, meridians, somatic

Abstract

This article explores the role of somatic double as an innovation developed from

Psychodramatic Bodyworkt. Unlike other forms of doubling, a major component of the role

of somatic double is the use of informed touch, which is based on some aspects of

traditional Chinese medicine, meridians, and somatically based intuition. The somatic

double is consistently used for auxiliary egos as well as protagonists.

The ability to sense information through the body is a common and pervasive experience

but often exists below the level of consciousness. By making this experience conscious,

many people discover they can be more effective in their lives and in the role of somatic

double during a psychodrama.

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Published

2026-01-22

Issue

Vol. 61 No. 1 (2013): Journal of Psychodrama, Sociometry, & Group Psychotherapy

Section

Theory and History

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