How to work with dreams in psychodrama: developmental therapy from an existential-dialectical viewpoint

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Psychotherapy

Background:

• Psychodrama, developed by J.L. Moreno, offers a dynamic approach to therapy.
• Dream analysis is a key component in understanding the unconscious.
• Integrating psychodrama with dream work provides a unique therapeutic avenue.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present the theoretical framework for psychodramatic dream work.
• To describe the core elements, techniques, and stages of this method.
• To illustrate the application and analysis of psychodramatic dream work in group therapy.

Main Methods:

• Theoretical exposition of a personality model emphasizing self-reflection and dialectical processes.
• Detailed description of classic psychodrama techniques applied to dream analysis.
• Case illustration of a dream session with an adolescent therapy group.

Main Results:

• The study outlines a structured model for psychodramatic dream work.
• The practical application demonstrates the method's efficacy with adolescents.
• Analysis highlights alignment with Morenian principles and developmental therapy.

Conclusions:

• Psychodramatic dream work provides a robust framework for exploring dreams.
• The method is applicable and effective within group therapy settings, particularly for adolescents.
• This approach enhances self-reflection and personality development through dream exploration.