title: The origins and practice of psychodrama.
abstract: Psychodrama, a method of human relations training and psychotherapy, is traced from its creation by Moreno fifty years ago to its present resurgence with the growth of 'humanistic' psychology. The basic techniques are described, together with Moreno's concepts of social interaction, e.g. encounter, spontaneity, the moment, cathersis and role playing. Its uses and limitations are discussed briefly.
mesh_terms: D002399:Catharsis; D005246:Feedback; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007100:Imitative Behavior; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D011577:Psychodrama / Q000266:history / Q000379:methods; D012681:Sensitivity Training Groups; D014481:United States