Dream Sociometry

Dream Sociometry
Author: Joseph Dillard
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2018-03-20
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1351137441

This unique book is the first of two volumes that describe a new, transpersonal model for therapeutic work on dreams. Dream Sociometry, a form of Integral Deep Listening (IDL) life drama and dream character interviewing, contributes to the fields of application of the sociometric methods of J.L. Moreno and the use of sociometry in therapy, to support and direct personal development. The book describes an experiential, multi-perspectival integral life practice through accessing "emerging potentials," or perspectives that integrate, transcend, and include one's current context and predicament. Dream Sociometry provides a thoroughly phenomenological approach, suspending interpretation as well as assumptions about the reality and usefulness of synchronicities, mystical experiences, waking accidents, dreams, and nightmares, in favour of listening to dream characters and personifications of important life issues in a respectful and integral way. It thereby provides an important doorway to both causal and non-dual awareness by accessing perspectives that personify both, and will open doors for those interested not only in dream research, but in reducing anxiety disorders, such as phobias and post-traumatic stress disorders, and seeing through the often literal and concrete interpretations that we often give both physical and mental illness as well as mystical experiences. Offering a fresh and unique approach to both dreamwork and self-development through sociometric methodologies, this book will be of interest to researchers in the fields of psychodrama, sociometry, group psychotherapy, transpersonal, experiential and action therapies, as well as postgraduate students studying psychology and sociology.

Understanding the Dream Sociogram

Understanding the Dream Sociogram
Author: Joseph Dillard
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 285
Release: 2018-06-12
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1351040081

Understanding the Dream Sociogram, the complementary volume to Dream Sociometry, explains how to take sociometric data from dreams and life issues and create a Dream Sociogram, to reveal patterns of intrasocial dynamics that clarify conflicts and reveal pathways to transformation. By identifying collectives of emerging potentials, or perspectives and relationships that are attempting to manifest higher order integration, this book teaches readers to stand back from personal and societal dramas and discover creative contexts that show an effective way forward. Unique in its approach to analysing dreams, the book introduces a methodology that teaches multi-perspectivalism as a way of resolving pressing life issues. It argues that humans, as naturally psychologically geocentric, need to evolve into a multi-perspectival world view and understanding of self. Exploring how to use the sociogram to deepen this understanding, the book offers practical examples and detailed real-life applications. Its integral and transpersonal applications of Moreno’s sociometry are novel and substantive in their addition to this field of research. The transpersonal results can be effective in reducing anxiety-based disorders, nightmares and phobias, as well as post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. As such, this book will be of interest to researchers in the fields of psychodrama, sociometry, group psychotherapy, transpersonal, experiential and action therapies, as well as postgraduate students studying psychology and sociology.

Ending Nightmares for Good

Ending Nightmares for Good
Author: Joseph Dillard
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2011-05-09
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1257752820

How are dreams, nightmares, night terrors, and post-traumatic stress disorder similar, yet different? What are simple strategies for eliminating nightmares and the anxiety they provoke? You will learn how easy and fun it is to use Integral Deep Listening with your children so that they sleep better and are less troubled by anxiety and fear. Beyond that, you will learn how to use IDL interviewing to heal and strengthen each member of your family as you share and listen to each other's dreams.

The Emergence of Dreaming

The Emergence of Dreaming
Author: G. William Domhoff
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2018
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0190673427

This new neurocognitive theory documents the unexpected similarities of dreaming to waking thought, demonstrates personal psychological meaning can be found in a majority of dreams reports, has a strong developmental psychology dimension, pinpoints the neural substrate for dreaming, and shows it is very unlikely that dreaming has any adaptive function.

Reassessing Social Work Practice with Children

Reassessing Social Work Practice with Children
Author: John Pardeck
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 200
Release: 1997-07-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9789056995461

Physical and mental abuse, gang-related violence, homelessness and neglect are just a few of the dangers that a child must face. Child welfare officers, school social workers, and family service providers have been the primary line of defense against these hazards, but in order to provide a more effective form of social care, these fields must be seen as an integrated whole. They must also have the skill to act as multidisciplinary teams. Taken from an issue of the journal Early Child Development and Care, Reassessing Social Work Practice with Children provides professionals with a dynamic orientation that offers a holistic approach to social work practice with children. This view encompasses any and all measures of practice designed to protect and promote the bio-psycho-social development of children, including education, protective services, and substitutive services.

The Essential Moreno

The Essential Moreno
Author: J.L. Moreno, MD
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Total Pages: 263
Release: 1987-11-15
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0826197752

Again available! This handy volume collects the best and most important writings of J.L. Moreno in one concise and accessible place. This unique collection explores Moreno's thought in developing psychodrama and sociometry, with his strong emphasis on spontaneity and creativity. The book discusses both basic and advanced concepts and techniques of psychodramatic treatment. Thte reader will find extensive examples from Moreno's own cases containing verbatim transcripts that illustrate the give-and-take between Moreno, his patients, and the audience observers. Jonathan Fox introduces the book with a brief overview of Moreno's life and ideas and places him in the context of his time and in the field of psychotherapy. Fox's notes throughout underscore significant aspects of the selections for the practitioner and student.

REET Level-II Teacher Exam-2022 (class: VI-VIII) Social Studies 15 Practice Sets

REET Level-II Teacher Exam-2022 (class: VI-VIII) Social Studies 15 Practice Sets
Author: Rajesh Bakshi
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2022-02-10
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 9354882439

In accordance with the latest notification for the Rajasthan Teacher Eligibility Test (REET) Level-II Social Studies Examination in 2022, the presented book of REET Level-II Classes (VI-VIII) Practice Sets has been prepared to assist the aspirants in their preparation. The Practice Sets are strictly based on the updated syllabus and paper pattern, and have been prepared by thorough analysis of previous years’ question papers, which will prove beneficial for the aspirants. Additionally, last years’ solved papers.

Social Work, Sociometry, and Psychodrama

Social Work, Sociometry, and Psychodrama
Author: Scott Giacomucci
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 457
Release: 2021-02-23
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9813363428

This open access book outlines the intersections between social work and the methods of sociometry and psychodrama. Different sections offer essential practice wisdom for both trauma-focused and trauma-informed experiential work for individuals, groups, organizations, and communities. This text enriches the understanding of various action-based approaches and highlights how to enliven social work practice. The chapters include clinical vignettes and examples of structured sociometric prompts with diverse populations, topics, and social work settings to enhance the understanding of group practice, individual practice, and community practice. It provides social workers and other professionals with dynamic tools to improve assessment, intervention, activism, and leadership. Strength-based practical tools are offered to readers, along with guidance for theoretical conceptualizations. This integrative book is an essential read for students, practitioners, leaders, and scholars within the fields of social work, psychodrama, the creative art therapies, group therapy, community organizing, and social activism.

Creative Advances in Groupwork

Creative Advances in Groupwork
Author: Anna Chesner
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2002
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9781853029530

Groupwork is an evolving area, and the authors of this book seek to encourage and inspire practitioners into thinking and developing new methods. Subjects covered include group therapy and spirituality, experimental groups, merging and splitting, playback theatre and sociodramas.