A Process for Psychodrama Training:The Hollander Psychodrama Curve

Abstract

THE PURPOSE OF THIS MONOGRAPH IS TO PRESENT to experienced psychodrama directors and trainees a macroscopic and microscopic approach to the methodology of the classic psychodramatic process. Neither techniques nor style will be presented in these pages, as there exists a bountiful volume of techniques among other psychodrama resources.1 Instead, the emphasis will be placed on viewing the methods by which a psychodrama develops, proceeds, and concludes. The intent is to propose a systematic way both to understand
and impart to others the developmental evolution of a psychodrama session. To date, only a few varieties of training exist whereby newcomers can facilitate the learning and teaching of the global picture as well as the separate stages of psychodrama.2Through The Hollander Psychodrama Curve, a new avenue is being provided to aid the trainee and trainer in their tasks.