Closure in Psychodrama

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  • PETER FELIX KELLERMANN Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12926/nghh2k82

Keywords:

Psychodrama

Abstract

This paper attempts to define the closure concept in psychodrama, to discuss its therapeutic purposes, and to describe some common examples of closure scenes. It is suggested that closure be regarded not only as the final act in the drama employed to achieve termination, but also as an opportunity for personal growth inducing transition to a new beginning.

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2025-03-14

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Vol. 41 No. 1 (1988): Group Psychotherapy, Psychodrama, and Sociometry

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