Charismatic Leadership in Psychodrama

Peter Felix Kellermann

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Psychodrama

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Both individuals and groups need to idealize their therapist at one time or another during treatment. In psychodrama, the charismatic situation is sometimes utilized by directors who deliberately use their personal power to influence their patients. It is concluded that while the charismatic situation is inevitable in the initial stages of treatment, in the long run, it is detrimental to an independent growth process and is also potentially harmful for the leaders themselves. Some general guidelines are suggested for leadership in psychodrama.

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