Neuropsychodrama in the Treatment of Relational Trauma: Relational Trauma Repair—An Experiential Model for Treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

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psychodrama, addiction, trauma, ACOA, childhood trauma, relational trauma, experiential therapy, sociometry, treatment

Neuropsychodrama is a trauma-informed approach to the use of psychodrama. It is

experiential, role oriented, and relational; particular attention is paid to what clients

experience when they enter the trauma vortex, or the reliving that is often a part of healing

from trauma. Relational Trauma Repair, is an experiential, psychoeducational model for

treating posttraumatic stress disorder. Clients are led through an experiential, sociometric

process that is integrated with research findings on trauma, grief, and positive psychology.

The model guides group members through a fluid process that creates ‘‘teachable

moments’’ as it heals. Individual growth and learning is often motivated and stimulated

through participating with other group members. Relational Trauma Repair teaches about

the range of symptoms involved in grief and posttraumatic stress disorder while inspiring

clients to reach for positive emotions and forgiveness.

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