IASWG Symposium Presentation – Social Work, Sociometry, & Psychodrama

Social Work, Sociometry, and Psychodrama: Experiential Approaches for Group Therapists, Community Leaders, and Social Workers

International Association of Social Work with Groups (IASWG) Online Symposium – www.IASWG.org

Wednesday June 9th 2-3pm

Scott Giacomucci; Amy Stone; & Haydn Briggs

Participants of this course will learn to:

1) describe at least one theoretical similarity between social work with groups and sociometry/psychodrama

2) discuss the significance of strengths, safety, & connection in experiential work

3) utilize at least one experiential group tool for cultivating mutual aid

Brief description up to 75 words

This workshop presents trauma-informed experiential group tools useful in any social work group setting including clinical work, teaching, supervision, and community work. These action-based tools emphasize mutual aid dynamics, experiential teaching, neurobiology, and relationships. The unique capacity for experiential activities to facilitate connection will be demonstrated through sociometric and psychodramatic processes. Implementation of these activities will be demonstrated for online groups with emphasis on their utility in engaging clients, students, and colleagues.