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Sociodrama Who's in Your Shoes?

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ISBN-10: 0275963004

ISBN-13: 9780275963002

Edition: 2nd 2000

Authors: Patricia Sternberg, Antonina Garcia

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In its fully revised second edition, this book is devoted solely to the study of sociodrama, a group learning process, which provides practice in solving problems of human relations through action while uncovering the commonalities among people, allowing the thoughts, feelings, and hopes of all who participate to rise to the surface. This insightful guide helps participants in group work to come to a new understanding about themselves, each other, and the world at large by providing a living laboratory for practicing new and more satisfying ways to approach problems, clarify values, express feelings, and practice new behaviors. The theoretical and practical guidance offered in this book…    
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Book details

List price: $36.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Greenwood Publishing Group, Incorporated
Publication date: 3/30/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 286
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English

Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Warming Up to Sociodrama
Defining Socidrama
Similarities and Differences: Sociodrama and Psychodrama
Sociodrama, Creative Drama, and Role Play
Historical-Theoretical Background: Foundations and Origins
Moving Forward
Summary
Examining Sociodrama Structure
Sociodrama Components
Sociodrama Goals
Holistic Benefits
Summary
Getting Started
Discovering Common Denominators and Central Issues
Designing a Warm-Up to Suit Your Group
Warm-Ups and Ice Breakers
Warm-Ups for Cohesive Groups
Warm-Ups for Terminating Groups
Summary
Moving from Warm-Up to Action
Translating Individual Issues to Group Action
Enlisting Enactors
Interviewing the Enactors
Setting the Scene
Summary
Exploring Roles, Expanding Roles
Examining Old Roles and Trying Out New Ones
Exploring Differences between Individuals and Groups
Summary
Structuring the Action
Often-Used Techniques: What They Are, When to Use Them
Summary
Assessing Needs and Meeting Goals
Reviewing Themes
Facilitating the Goal of Catharsis
Facilitating Action Insight
Facilitating Role Training
Going with Resistance
Finding the Balance between Letting Go and Self-Control
Closing the Action
Summary
Taking Stock and Moving Forward
Setting the tone for Sharing
Sharing Experiences
De-Roling
Reaching Closure
Trying Out Alternative Solutions
Summary
Focusing on the Stages of Group Development
Identifying the Stages
Facilitating the Formation Stage
Facilitating the Stage of Power and Control
Facilitating the Stage of Intimacy
Facilitating the Stage of Separation and Individuation
Facilitating the Termination Stage
Summary
Mastering Directing Skills
Warming Up for Directing
Warming Up with the Group
Creating a Safe, Nonjudgmental Environment
Facilitating Group Process
Summary
Examining Sociodrama Underpinnings
Surveying Moreno's Theories
Examining Moreno's Role Theory
Exploring Spontaneity Theory
Exploring Sociometric Theory
Summary
Sociodrama in Theatre
Defining Theatrical Areas
Using Sociodrama in Theatre
Creating Plays through Sociodrama
Using Sociodrama in Theatre Education
Using Sociodrama in Theatre-in-Education
Summary
Sociodrama in Education
Giving Background
Using Sociodrama in Teaching History and Social Studies
Using Sociodrama in Understanding Cultural Issues and in Teaching Languages
Using Sociodrama in Teaching Literature
Using Sociodrama in Teaching Psychology, Medicine, and Nursing
Using Sociodrama in Adult Education
Summary
Sociodrama in Religion, Ethics, and Spiritual Growth
Developing the Balance through Sociodrama
Exploring Ethical Questions and Clarifying Values
Enlivening Scripture through Action
Exploring Lives and Beliefs of Religious Leaders
Exploring and Developing Spirituality
Summary
Sociodrama in the Workplace
Using Sociodrama in Business and the Professions
Using Sociodrama to Train Personnel
Using Sociodrama for Team Building and Networking
Using Sociodrama to Meet Specific Needs of the Organization
Using Sociodrama to Unlock Creativity and Generate New Choices
Summary
Sociodrama in the Community
Focusing on Origins
Exploring Social Issues, Resolving Community Problems
Exploring Prejudice through Sociodrama
Summary
Sociodrama in Psychotherapy
Giving an Overview
Developing Social Skills
Reducing Isolation
Restoring Spontaneity
Expanding Role Repertoire
Enhancing Self-Esteem
Learning New Behavior
Summary
Marketing Sociodrama
Identifying Strengths and Interests
Focusing the Thrust of Your Marketing
Identifying the Need in the Marketplace
Designing the Program
Approaching Potential Clients
Preparing the Materials to Sell Your Product
Determining Fees
Summary
Pulling It All Together
Hearing What Experienced Leaders Say
Summary: Drawing Conclusions, Beginning Anew
Appendix
Bibliography
Index
About the Authors and Contributors