Goals:
1. Apply Developmental Theory to Doubling
2. Demonstrate at least 2 ways in which Doubling builds sociometric connections in a group
3. Create a Psychodramatic Map for using Doubling to empower the group and the Protagonist
Presenters:
Daisy Martinez-DiCarlo, LMHC, CP, PAT
According to Moreno, “doubling” enables us to put ourselves aside and tune into someone else’s feelings because we feel a level of comfort with our sense of ourselves. “Doubling” enables us to verbalize the unspoken feelings, needs, thoughts, strengths and inner experiences of others because we have had our own unspoken feelings and needs met. According to Moreno’s developmental philosophy, we need to have our unspoken needs met to develop a healthy sense of ourselves. There is always room for more doubling. It is a cumulative, life long process.
In this workshop, group participants will be introduced to “doubling” as a justice practice which needs to be made accessible to every person and to all communities. Participants will also rehearse ways to create group sociometric connections (making invisible connections visible) using doubling. Lastly, Daisy will invite group participants to create a psychodramatic map to utilize doubling in ways that can empower individuals and groups.