RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Acting In by Adam Blatner
A great introductory book on psychodrama
Anchored – by Deb Dana and Stephen Porges
A great overview of Polyvagal Theory and tools to use for regulation
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Amelia and Emily Nagoski
Highly accessible book (good for clients) about how stress operates in our lives, and how to down-shift our nervous systems
The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk
A comprehensive overview of trauma, and tools for resolution
Dare To Lead by Brene Brown
Wonderful book on leadership, with practical tools and exercises
Foundations of Psychodrama by Adam Blatner
A more extensive look at the basics of psychodrama
#HealthyAdult by Lori Jean Glass
A great overview of attachment disorder, attachment styles, and relationship alignment
Impromptu Man by Jonathan Moreno
A biography of JL Moreno, written by his son
Monsters in Love: Why Your Partner Sometimes Drives You Crazy and What You Can Do About It by Resmaa Menakem
A terrific couples resource, focused on somatic attunement
My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem
A wonderful resource for somatic attunement and awareness
No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz
Introduction to IFS (Internal Family Systems) by the method’s creator
Nurturing Resilience by Kathy Kain and Steve Terrell
Incredibly helpful resource for working with developmental trauma, attachment and somatic and emotional repair
One-to-One Psychodrama Psychotherapy by Anna Chesner
A great book for using psychodrama with individual clients
Polyvagal Exercises by Deb Dana
Wonderful workbook on effective Polyvagal exercises to use with clients
Social Work, Sociometry and Psychodrama by Scott Giacomucci
A great book for the use of sociometry and psychodrama in groups
The Living Stage by Tian Dayton
A step-by-step guide for using psychodrama with clients
Trauma Informed Principles in Group Therapy, Psychodrama and Organizations by Scott Giacomucci
Practical and detailed instructions on using psychodrama and sociometry in a safe and ethical way
TOOLS FOR WARM UPS
Inner Active Cards
A rich array of IFS (Internal Family Systems) cards with very detailed images
Self-Therapy Tear Off Pads by Knock Knock
Playful “Psychodrama of the Moment” check off list, that can be great to help participants identify psychodramas they want/need to do
Laminator
Great for laminating images and words for locograms, dictograms (words) and pictograms (photos or images)
TOOLS FOR CLINICAL WORK WITH CLIENTS
Dammit Doll
Effective for anger discharge – comes in different colors and styles
Sandbags
Helpful for many exercises, especially the +3/-3 trauma resolution exercise, and exercises relating to emotional weight and burdens
TOOLS FOR CLEARING YOUR SPACE
Sage (Smudge) for burning
Effective for clearing and cleansing a space
Sage Spray
Great for spaces where you can’t burn sage because of the smell
EQUIPMENT FOR PSYCHODRAMATIC BODYWORK®️
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ASTROLOGY RESOURCES
chani.com
Chani Nicholas is a gifted astrologer and activist, and her website has wonderful information on signs, transits, moon phases, etc. You can sign up for her newsletter, download her terrific app where she does free weekly podcasts, or the paid app with daily readings, transit updates, meditations, rituals, journal prompts, and a whole host of other great astrological information. There are also yearly guidebooks for 2024, based on your sign, and a 2024 calendar with all of the important astrological information for you and your chart.
pamgregory.com
Pam Gregory is a gifted astrologer who has a wealth of information on her website, including being able to download your birthchart for free, introductory videos on how to read your chart, and a comprehensive monthly newsletter. She also does free videos on YouTube at least twice a month – once for the new moon and once for the full moon – as well as additional videos when there are major astrological events or shifts (eg, during eclipse season).
