title: Psychodrama groups for girls coping with trauma.
abstract: This study evaluated the effectiveness of psychodrama groups with traumatized middle-school girls. Comparisons of treatment and control group members' pre- and postintervention adjustment revealed significant decreases in group participants' self-reported difficulties in withdrawn behavior and anxiety/depression. Interviews with the participants reinforced the value of psychodrama group participation in the resolution of trauma and in increasing a sense of competence and self-efficacy. A brief outline of the group structure and a description of the process offer examples that illustrate the practice methodology and provide guidance for conducting psychodrama groups with vulnerable populations. Concerns with safety and containment are addressed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Social Work, Bridgewater State College, MA, USA.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Carbonell
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Parteleno-Barehmi
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D002648:Child; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011577:Psychodrama / Q000379:methods*; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D002666:Psychology, Child; D012650:Self Disclosure; D012917:Social Adjustment; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000517:prevention & control*