A Return to The Roots: Mysticism and Psychodrama for Traumatized Populations: A Literature Review

Author

Hyde NicholsFollow

Date of Award

Spring 4-27-2023

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

MAE - Master of Arts in Expressive Therapies

Department

Expressive Therapies

Advisor

Angelle Cook

Abstract

This paper is a literature review on the spiritual roots of psychodrama and how this can be utilized for traumatized populations. To support this hypothesis, I reviewed research done on post- traumatic stress disorder, spirituality and mysticism, as well as how psychodrama has been utilized for traumatized populations. J.L. Moreno’s original writings on psychodrama and its components and philosophy are utilized to situate mysticism and spirituality within the psychodramatic paradigm. All terms listed above are defined using research done within the United States, although Moreno began his career in Austria. To end the paper I discussed the importance of staying true to the philosophy of psychodrama and how this may benefit survivors of trauma.

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Recommended Citation

Nichols, Hyde, "A Return to The Roots: Mysticism and Psychodrama for Traumatized Populations: A Literature Review" (2023). Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses. 711.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_theses/711