Definition

Related to a type of therapy that uses guided drama and role-playing to help people explore their emotions and experiences.

Example

The therapist used psychodramatic techniques to help the group express their feelings more openly.

Conversation

I just finished reading a book about psychodramatic therapy.

Oh really? What's it about?

It explores how role-playing can help people express their emotions in a psychodramatic way.

That sounds interesting! I’d love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Psychodramatic → It is formed from "psycho-" (from Greek "psukhē", meaning soul or mind) and "dramatic" (from Greek "dramatikos", meaning related to drama or action). The word refers to a form of therapy that uses dramatic techniques to explore the mind or soul.

Memory Tip

Think of 'psycho-' relating to the 'mind' and 'dramatic' relating to 'action' — this helps you remember that psychodramatic involves using action to explore mental or emotional issues.

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