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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#000000>Sociodrama is also great for traumatized
populations with </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#000000>time-limited groups and environments that do
not provide a safe and healing therapeutic envelope.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#000000>Cynthia Gayle</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#000000></FONT> </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=CathyNugent@comcast.net
href="mailto:CathyNugent@comcast.net">CathyNugent@comcast.net</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=clawrence05@windstream.net
href="mailto:clawrence05@windstream.net">Connie Lawrence</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Cc:</B> <A title=list@grouptalkweb.org
href="mailto:list@grouptalkweb.org">list@grouptalkweb.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, December 08, 2009 2:00
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: working in prisons</DIV>
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<P>Hi, Connie - </P>
<P> </P>
<P>One thing that is helpful to keep in mind is that a very large proportion
of the women in correctional settings have trauma and/or substance abuse
issues that are largely unidentified, unacknowledged, and unresolved.
Activities that help the participants identify strengths and resources, make
positive connections with one another, instill hope and a vision for the
future, develop coping skills (e.g, for trauma symptoms, for substance
cravings, etc.), develop social skills are all positive activities that can be
helpful with this population. I have also found that psychoeducation is
great. Do a readiness/warm-up on the the topic, cover a few key points
or skills, and then use action methods to help achieve your specific
objectives for the session.</P>
<P> </P>
<P>A few resources to consult that might be helpful include:</P>
<P> </P>
<P>Harris, M. (1998). Trauma recovery and empowerment: A
clinician's guide for working with women in groups. New York: The
Free Press.</P>
<P> </P>
<P>Miller, D. & Guidry, L. (2001). Addiction and trauma
recovery: Healing the body, mind, and spirit. New York: W.W.
Norton.</P>
<P> </P>
<P>Najavits, L. (2002). Seeking safety: A treatment manual for
PTSD and substance abuse. New York: Guilford Press.</P>
<P> </P>
<P>Najavits, L. (2002). A woman's addiction workbook: Your guide
to in-depth healing. CA: New Harbinger.</P>
<P> </P>
<P>All are filled with teaching points, client handouts, exercises, structured
activities, self-assessments, etc. You can then use your psychodrama and
sociodrama skills to create action structures appropriate to your group.
I refer to all of the above frequently. Feel free to email me on a back
channel if you would like further info or to talk or write more about
this.</P>
<P> </P>
<P>Best wishes!</P>
<P> </P>
<P>Cathy</P>
<P> </P>
<P><BR>----- Original Message -----<BR>From: "Connie Lawrence"
<clawrence05@windstream.net><BR>To: list@grouptalkweb.org<BR>Sent:
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 8:03:30 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern<BR>Subject:
working in prisons<BR><BR></P>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>Dear Friends,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3>I may have an opportunity to do some work in the local
women's prison. (3-hour sessions). I have Adam Blatner's book
Improvisational Drama with the chapter on Geese Theatre, which is very
helpful.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3>Anyone else have </FONT><BR>----- Original Message
-----<BR>From: "Connie Lawrence" <clawrence05@windstream.net><BR>To:
list@grouptalkweb.org<BR>Sent: Tuesday, December 8, 2009 8:03:30 AM GMT -05:00
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<DIV><FONT size=3>Dear Friends,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3>I may have an opportunity to do some work in the local
women's prison. (3-hour sessions). I have Adam Blatner's book
Improvisational Drama with the chapter on Geese Theatre, which is very
helpful.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3>Anyone else have experience, tips, or wisdom? I would love
to hear from the voices of the group who have done something like this.
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3>Thanks much - </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3>Connie</FONT></DIV>
<DIV>Connie Lawrence, MSW, LSW, CET II<BR>Experiential Modalities & "Rock
the House!"<BR><A href="mailto:clawrence05@windstream.net"
target=_blank>clawrence05@windstream.net</A><BR>216-233-1600</DIV>
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