Overview
There are more active practitioners and teachers of psychodrama in Brazil than anywhere else in the world, with their own strong sense of community, history and tradition. In selecting and translating their 'best work' (Adam Blatner), Zoltán Figusch offers international readers an extensive overview of the work being done using this psychotherapeutic method, which enables participants to examine relationships, emotions, fears and conflicts through spontaneous role-play and improvisations with other 'actors' and with the practitioner. Divided into the three parts, the book sets the context for Brazilian psychodrama, explores the creative and innovative work that is being done, and presents observations and examples of the full range of psychodramatic techniques and practical applications. It covers the range of exciting and pioneering work being carried out in Brazil, and will serve as a building block for the exchange and communication of psychodramatic ideas and techniques cross-culturally. The first comprehensive volume of its kind on this subject, Sambadrama will be an invaluable resource and of immense interest for psychodrama practitioners around the world, as well as anyone with an interest in psychotherapy, psychology and sociology.
Full Product Details
Author: Zoltán Figusch ,
Zoltán Figusch ,
Adam Blatner ,
Jose Fonesca
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Dimensions:
Width: 15.80cm
, Height: 1.70cm
, Length: 23.10cm
Weight: 0.442kg
ISBN: 9781843103639
ISBN 10: 184310363
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 14 December 2005
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: Out of stock
Reviews
This book is a challenging, interesting, and stimulating read which shows how and what has been developed in the arena of Brazilian Psychodrama. -- British Journal of Psychodrama and Sociodrama Psychodrama is widely used in Brazil, where there are more practitioners and training schools than in any other country. This fascinating book presents an edited collection of papers drawn from the wealth of published and unpublished Brazilian psychodrama literature. This fascinating and important book will appeal predominantly to psychodrama practitioners. However, other psychotherapists or mental health workers may find some gems within the text that will enhance their practice. -- Mental Health Today This book is a challenging, interesting, and stimulating read which shows how and what has been developed in the arena of Brazilian Psychodrama. -- British Journal of Psychodrama and Sociodrama
Author Information
Zoltán Figusch is a clinical and educational psychologist; BPA and UKCP registered psychodrama practitioner and associate member of the Sao Paulo Psychodrama Society. He trained at the Northern School of Psychodrama (UK), after which he lived and worked for two years in Sao Paulo, Brazil. At present, Zoltán is working as a psychodrama psychotherapist in Manchester, UK. He has also translated several other books on psychotherapy.
