psychopathology

[HV Psychodrama]

Dear Jenny,
I can't point you to any specific references, but I thought it might be 
helpful to state my understanding of Moreno's concept of 
psychopathology...which is simply inadequate spontaneity in a role. Now that 
might not fly in the face of the DSM IV, but I have found it very helpful in 
working with seriously disturbed people without resorting to 
psychopathologizing them.
Rebecca
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jenny Wilson" <jenny at blennerhassett.gen.nz>
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Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 1:18 AM
Subject: psychopathology


> Hello!
>
> Can anyone point me in the right direction to look for Moreno's thinking
> about psychopathology? His own writing about why people become unwell?
> I have found several old papers on his work with psychotic patients
> describing his work but very little about his ideas about the factors
> that contribute to someone becoming unwell.
>
> Or alternatively his own words about the nature of knowledge/ what can
> be known about the human condition as maybe it doesn't fit with the
> philosophy of psychodrama to be asking the why questions...? I know, my
> medical model and desire for explanatory theory is showing... :)
>
> I have looked on the Sacks website and obtained the following:
> Psychodramatic Shock Therapy, Psychodramatic Treatment of Psychosis, and
> A Case of Paranoia Treated Through Psychodrama
>
> Any recommendations for references greatly appreciated. I seem to be
> able to access many of his older papers via my university library.
>
> Kind regards
> Jenny Wilson
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