techniques in couples therapy

[Ann Hale]

Hello, Ebru, Regarding sociometric methods with couples, and couples with children, there is a chapter in a book I wrote (Conducting Clinical Sociometric Explorations: An Manual for Psychodramatists and Sociometrist (1985) (avail: http://www.tcps.on.ca/books.html)  entitled "the Role Diagram Expanded".  There is a role diagram for couples, who identify the role repertoire of their relationship, and then use a bilateral role diagram, (same roles, with each partner using a notational system) to identify the current state of that role in their relationship. The value is that they are able to see ways in which they relate that are functioning and intact, and have a clear way to measure change from session to session. One componsent of the role diagram is making a perceptual guess ("How I think he/she feels about me in this role now.") and then having the immediate information with which to compare.  There is also the possibility of identifyinf roles each has outside of the relationship which impinge on their life, and to include those roles in the data collection phase.  

Described in the chapter "Encountering Moreno-style" is somerthing I called the "double-bonding , paradoxilcal role reversal". This is also useful for dramatic engagement with couples who are not ready to have a complete role reversal with one another.  The partners are not placed oppsitionally; however, each takes a turn taking the "with" position, or double's positions for their partner, and while their partner speaks to him or herself in an empty chair, they practice, joining their partner in making statements to onself as if they are in fact their partner.  If they produce something which is accurate their partner repeats it in their own words. If it is not accurate they correct it.  This has the impact of teaching one another about the issues they have without the "in your face" emotions stirring up the usual defensive systems.  Described in the chapter is "reflective listening", the use of a drum for ventilation and communication, etc.

Write back if this description is confusing. Ann Hale
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Adam Blatner 
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  Dear Colleagues, passing this along for you to share what you may know. (I told him to check the www.pdbib.org website.)
   ebru baykoca       ebrubaykoca at hotmail.com    writes, August 15, 2008 7:22 AM: 

  My name is Ebru Baykoca. I have been going through my psychodrama training in İstanbul Psychodrama Institute under Deniz Altınay's leadership and in order to complete my graduation thesis I have been searching for the publications, articles or journals that could help be about the issue of using psychodrama and sociometric techniques in couples therapy. 
        I am able to find a book titled Action Modality Couples Therapy: Using Psychodramatic Techniques in Helping Troubled Relationships by Joyce Hayden-Seman, however I need some further resource on this issue. Can you recommend me any other additional resources ? I'd be very very grateful if you can help me. Thank you in advance, sincerely, Ebru.


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