Experiential Therapy from Trauma to Post-traumatic Growth: Therapeutic Spiral Model Psychodrama

The Therapeutic Spiral Model (TSM) psychodrama is a three-stage system of clinically modified psychodrama designed to treat trauma safely and effectively. It evolved from a Western model of early trauma-informed therapy to a worldwide system of experiential change. The book provides an accessible practice manual for using TSM psychodrama to promote trauma recovery in various cultures, countries, and settings. It connects classical psychodrama to TSM psychodrama and demonstrates psychological concepts like projective identification and information from neurobiology for trauma repair. The authors draw on their own experiences teaching TSM psychodrama and share stories of peoples recovery worldwide.

Format: Hardback
Length: 344 pages
Publication date: 08 September 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

The Therapeutic Spiral Model (TSM) psychodrama is a groundbreaking three-stage system that has been clinically modified to safely and effectively treat trauma. This comprehensive book explores the theoretical evolution of the TSM from its roots in Western trauma-informed therapy to its current status as a global system of experiential change. It provides a deep understanding of classical psychodrama theory and techniques, which have been adapted through clinical observations and an awareness of contemporary theories related to trauma and its impact on the brain.

The book showcases the remarkable transformation of the TSM from its initial structures in 1992 to its present-day frameworks. It offers a practical practice manual that empowers individuals to utilize TSM psychodrama to promote trauma recovery across diverse cultures, countries, languages, and settings. This unique clinical map seamlessly connects classical psychodrama to TSM psychodrama, providing a comprehensive framework for intra-psychic experiential trauma therapy.

Through the use of clear and accessible visual imagery, such as trauma bubbles, therapeutic spirals, and the autonomous healing center, the authors facilitate the communication of internal states of spontaneity. Drawing on their extensive experiences in teaching TSM psychodrama to a global community, the authors share inspiring stories of individuals who have undergone remarkable recovery journeys worldwide.

This publication is designed to cater to a wide audience, including trainers, practitioners, psychotherapists, trauma workers, and researchers from various disciplines and human services. It serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to enhance their understanding and expertise in the field of trauma treatment and recovery.

Weight: 735g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811931741
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022