Psychodrama groups for girls coping with trauma

Int J Group Psychother. 1999 Jul;49(3):285-306. doi: 10.1080/00207284.1999.11732607.

Abstract

This study evaluated the effectiveness of psychodrama groups with traumatized middle-school girls. Comparisons of treatment and control group members' pre- and postintervention adjustment revealed significant decreases in group participants' self-reported difficulties in withdrawn behavior and anxiety/depression. Interviews with the participants reinforced the value of psychodrama group participation in the resolution of trauma and in increasing a sense of competence and self-efficacy. A brief outline of the group structure and a description of the process offer examples that illustrate the practice methodology and provide guidance for conducting psychodrama groups with vulnerable populations. Concerns with safety and containment are addressed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Clinical Trial
  • Controlled Clinical Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological
  • Adolescent
  • Analysis of Variance
  • Child
  • Defense Mechanisms*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
  • Psychodrama / methods*
  • Psychology, Adolescent
  • Psychology, Child
  • Self Disclosure
  • Social Adjustment*
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / prevention & control*