The Use of Art With Social Atoms in Substance Abuse Treatment Planning

Authors

  • Jean Campbell Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12926/xmajm660

Keywords:

psychodrama, social atom, art making, sociometry, substance abuse, addiction, alcoholism, social atom and art making, treatment planning, recovery

Abstract

J. L Moreno's social atom is an effective tool for use in treatment planning with substance abusing clients. It allows the clinician to quickly assess the client's willingness to change and the support necessary for maintaining sobriety. By using art materials and by giving clients latitude in the symbols used, clinicians increase their freedom in accessing creativity, resulting in clients disclosing a more accurate picture of their emotional state, quality of relationships, and strength of sobriety. Actual case illustrations are used to show the treatment planning process, and composite social atoms are used to protect confidentiality. 

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2026-01-22

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Vol. 60 No. 1 (2011): Group Psychotherapy, Psychodrama, and Sociometry

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Theory and Research

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