The Impact of Psychodrama and Role Playing in the Correctional Environment

Abstract

The authors provide a selected review of research evaluating the impact of psychodrama and role playing in correctional environments . The review encompasses experimental, quasi-experimental, case and descriptive studies over the past 50 years, as well as recommendations for future research. The paper concludes with some implications for practitioners.

Psychological Treatment of Pedophiles

“…Maladaptive beliefs, attitudes, underlying desires, psychoaffective needs, assumptions, frustrations, and emotions can be highlighted, discussed, and better controlled. A combination of therapeutic techniques borrowed from gestalt therapy and psychodrama (Schramski & Harvey, 1983), and guided or task imagery (Leuner, 1969;Shorr, 1978Shorr, ,1983 are particularly helpful.…”