A Process for Psychodrama Training:The Hollander Psychodrama Curve

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  • CARL E. HOLLANDER Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12926/jn7pvr89

Keywords:

Psychodrama Curve, Psychodrama Training

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.

References

Hollander, C. E. 1978. Auxiliary ego & double: Definition, form & function. Monograph. Denver: Colorado Psychodrama Center.

Moreno, J. L. 1951. Sociometry, experimental method of science and society. New York: Beacon House.

Moreno, J. L. 1953. Who shall survive? New York: Beacon House.

Moreno, J. L. 1956. Sociometry and the science of man. New York: Beacon House.

Moreno, J. L. 1960. The sociometry reader. Glencoe, IL: The Free Press of Glencoe.

Moreno, J. L. 1964. Psychodrama, volume 1. New York: Beacon House.

Moreno, J. L. 1965. Therapeutic vehicles and the concept of surplus reality. Group Psychotherapy, 28, (4), 211-216.

Moreno, J. L. 1969. Psychodrama, volume 3. New York: Beacon House.

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Published

2026-01-23

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Vol. 54 No. 4 (2002): Group Psychotherapy, Psychodrama, and Sociometry

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