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Social Psychotherapy in Brazil.
Heloisa J Fleury1, Marlene M Marra2, Anna M Knobel3
1São Paulo University.
International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
|September 25, 2015
Summary
Sociodrama, developed by J. L. Moreno, and Brazilian socio-psychodrama are explored. This group therapy method became integral to Brazil
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Psychotherapy
Background:
- Sociodrama, a psychodrama method, was created by J. L. Moreno in the 1930s.
- Group psychotherapy gained prominence in Brazil after 1970.
- Brazilian healthcare integrated group work for social health policies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe sociodrama and Brazilian socio-psychodrama.
- To highlight the role of socio-psychodrama in social health promotion.
- To acknowledge Brazilian conceptual contributions to sociodrama.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive analysis of sociodrama and its Brazilian evolution.
- Historical overview of group psychotherapy in Brazil.
- Examination of socio-psychodrama's integration into health policies.
Main Results:
- Sociodrama, originating in the 1930s, has evolved into Brazilian socio-psychodrama.
- Group psychotherapy flourished in Brazil from 1970 onwards.
- Socio-psychodrama is a key resource for group social health promotion in Brazil.
Conclusions:
- Brazilian socio-psychodrama is a significant development in group therapy.
- The integration of group work into healthcare policy has enhanced social health.
- Brazilian scholars have made notable conceptual contributions to sociodrama.
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