The effects of psychodrama on relationship between the self and others: a case study.

Interpersonal relationships and self-perception are two of the basic components of psychological well-being. A consideration of pathogenic object relations based on early childhood experiences can be based on the deterioration of and difficulties in these two areas. It can be said that current interactions also contribute to these. The theoretical and practical techniques of object relations theory and psychodrama can be used holistically to detail and treat the difficulties a person experiences. The holistic view of the two theories can increase the spontaneity and creative aspects of group participants by contributing to an integrated self and decreasing any conflict and feelings of anxiety or guilt. Within this frame of context, this article aims, through a case study, to evaluate the effects of psychodramatic sessions based on the integration of the psychodrama role concept and object relations role dyad with self-perception and interpersonal relations. In line with this general purpose, the experiences and changes seen in a female case study were evaluated in a 16-session psychodramatic group therapy program with the theme of "the relationship between me and the other," conducted with a holistic perspective. In accordance with the phenomenological analysis, the sharing and dramatizations of the case were handled under four themes: "childhood roles," "current roles," "roles given in the group," "the experience of being in the group," and "awareness and changes." The results of the case study provide an awareness of and indicate changes in self-evaluation and interpersonal relationships related to relational conflicts and feelings of guilt and loss. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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