Dramatic
Moreno (1934, 1946, 1966b) created a useful group therapy method, “psychodrama,” which he first introduced in 1925 .In the hands of a skilled therapist psychodrama is a valuable adjunct in helping patients work through resistances toward translating their insights into action. The initial tactic in the group is the “warm-up” process to facilitate movement. This may take the form of the director (the therapist) insisting that the group remain silent (“cluster warm-up”) for a period. As tension mounts, it will finally be broken by some member expostulating about a problem, the verbalizations drawing a “cluster” of persons around the member. Other members may similarly come forth with feelings and stimulate “clusters” interested in what they are saying. Soon the whole group is brought together around a common theme. The “star” chosen is the person whose personality reflects the problem area most clearly. Another warm-up method is the “chain of association.”