Publications and References
Below are a number of publications that I have authored or co-authored that might be helpful to your studies. It is followed by some general references in Psychodrama, Adolescence, Neurophysiology, and Trauma Studies.
Cossa, M. (2005) Rebels with a cause: Working with adolescents using action techniques. London: Jessica Kingsley Press.Cossa, M. (2003) ‘Taming puberty: Utilizing psychodrama, sociodrama, and sociometry with adolescent groups.’ In J. Gershoni (ed) Psychodrama in the 21st century: Clinical and educational applications. New York: Springer.
Cossa, M. (2002) ‘Drago-Drama: Archetypal sociodrama with adolescents.’ In A. Bannister and A. Huntington (eds) Communicating with children and adolescents. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Cossa, M., Ember, S., Glass, L., and Hazelwood, J. (1996) ACTING OUT: The Workbook—A guide to the development and presentation of issue-oriented, audience-interactive, improvisational theatre. Muncie, IN: Accelerated Development/Bristol, PA: Taylor & Francis.
REFERENCESBlatner, A. (2000) Foundations of psychodrama: History, theory, and practice (4th ed). New York: Springer.
Blatner, A. (1996) Acting in: Practical applications of psychodramatic methods in everyday life (3rd ed). New York: Springer.
Clayton, G. M. (1994) Effective group leadership. Caulfield, Victoria: ICA Press.
Cozolino, L. (2002). The Neuroscience of psychotherapy. New York/London: W.W.Norton & Co.
Emunah, R. (1990) ‘Expression and expansion in adolescence: The significance of creative arts therapy.’ The Arts in Psychotherapy 17.
Holmes, P. and Karp, M. (eds) (1991) Psychodrama: Inspiration and technique. New York: Tavistock/Routledge.
Hudgins, M. K. (2002) Treating PTSD in action: The Therapeutic Spiral. New York: Springer.
Kellermann, P. F. and Hudgins, M. K. (eds) (2000) Psychodrama with trauma survivors: Acting out your pain. London and Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Kellermann, P. F. (1990) Focus on psychodrama: The therapeutic aspects of psychodrama. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Leveton, E. (2001) A clinician’s guide to psychodrama (3rd ed) New York: Springer, Ch. 10, pp.109 – 120.
Moreno, J. (1994) ‘Psychodrama moral philosophy and ethics.’ In P. Holmes, M. Karp, and M. Watson (eds) Psychodrama since Moreno: Innovations in theory and practice. London: Routledge, pp. 97-111.
Moreno, J. L. (1993) Who shall survive? (Student Ed). Roanoke, VA: Royal Publishing Company.
Moreno, J. L. and Moreno, Z. (1975) Psychodrama, third vol. (6th ed). Beacon, NY: Beacon House, Inc.
Moreno, J. L. (1964) Psychodrama, first vol. (3rd ed). Beacon, NY: Beacon House, Inc.
Moreno, J. L. (1959) Psychodrama, second vol. Beacon, NY: Beacon House, Inc.
Moreno, J. L. (1944) The theatre of spontaneity. Beacon, NY: Beacon House, Inc.
Moreno, J. L. (1941) The words of the father. Beacon, NY: Beacon House, Inc.
Resnick, M. D., Bearman, P. S., Blum, R. W., Bauman, K. E., Harris, K. M., Jones, J., Tabor, J., Beuhring, T., Sieving, R. E., Shew, M., Ireland, M., Bearinger, L. H., Udry, J. R. (1997) ‘Protecting adolescents from harm: Findings from the National Logitudinal Study on Adolescent Health.’ Journal of the American Medical Association, 278, 823-832.
Rothschild, B. (2000). The Body remembers: The Psychophysiology of trauma and trauma treatment. New York/London: W.W.Norton & Co.
Solomon, M. & Siegel, D. (eds) (2003). Healing trauma: Attachment, mind, body, and Brain. New York/London: W.W.Norton & Co.
Sternberg, P. and Garcia, A. (1994) Sociodrama: Who’s in your shoes? Westport, CT: Praegar.
Therapeutic Spiral Website: http://www.therapeuticsprial.org/
Documents
Following are some sample workshop flyers for use by Local Organizers.
DRAGO DRAMA:
An Experience of Personal Exploration
If everything in your life is perfect, read no further and go celebrate. But, if there are still snags to be overcome, you might have a problem with dragons! Come join the quest to reclaim your Jewel of Great Worth from the Dragon who hordes it in its lair. Beware! You will also encounter other denizens of the Dragon’s Realm such as the Sirens of Self Doubt, the Ogres of Oblivion, the Duchess of Depression, and the Mage of Malice. This workshop uses archetypal psychodrama to explore life issues through the metaphor of Encountering the Dragon. It has been offered in various forms around the world.
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Participants will:
• explore their personal dragons through graphic arts, movement, and drama
• participate in an archetypal quest into the dragon’s dimension
• explore life issues through the safety of metaphor
Who should attend?
• anyone with a spirit of adventure & play who wants to view life issues through fresh eyes
• counselors, therapists, and educators interested in learning more about the method
WHEN: WHERE:
With a one-hour lunch break. Refrigeration available.CEUs Available for NAADAC and NBCC.
Psychodrama Training Hours Also Available
BEFRIENDING YOUR AMYGDALA:
Exploring the Neurobiology of Trauma while Developing Self-Care Strategies
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This workshop includes didactic presentation, experiential activity and discussion, as we explore the neurobiology of trauma and its effects on the brain. Using this understanding as a foundation, participants will explore the ways in which trauma affects not only clients, but also the professionals who serve them. As the processes of "secondary traumatization" are explored, participants will develop personal and group strategies to provide adequate self-care to prevent burn-out and fatigue.
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Learning Objectives – Participants will be able to:
• Describe the functions of the various parts of the brain.
• Articulate the dynamics of the effects of trauma on brain and body.
• Perform personal interventions to contain intense affect and dissociation.
• Create a self-care plan for the future.Who Should Attend:
• Professionals working with the effects of trauma.
• Individuals who have been personally affected by trauma.
• Professionals dealing with the effects of secondary traumatization.Mario Cossa, MA, RDT/MT, TEP, CAWT
Mario Cossa, is a psychodramatist and theatre educator who specializes in work with survivors of trauma and with adolescent groups. He has conducted training workshops in the USA, Canada, UK, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
CEUs Available for NAADAC and NBCC.
Working with Adolescents
Using Action TechniquesThis workshop focuses on many of the principles and techniques presented in this new book:
Jessica Kingsley Press,
London (August, 2005.)
This workshop explores, in action, the theory, philosophy, and practice of utilizing action techniques (psychodrama, sociodrama, drama therapy) with adolescent groups. It further explores the types of techniques suited to various stages of adolescent and group development.
Learning Outcomes – Participants will be able to:• describe therapeutic and educational considerations specific to adolescent populations
• list activities appropriate to various stages of group development
• articulate elements that contribute to participant safety in an adolescent group
• describe the importance of integrating philosophy, theory and practice as a group leader
Who Should Attend:
• Professionals working with young people as counselors and/or therapists
• Educators and youth group facilitators
When: Where:
With a one-hour lunch break. Refrigeration available.
Mario Cossa, MA, RDT/MT, TEP, CAWT
Mario Cossa, is a psychodramatist and theatre educator who specializes in work with survivors of trauma and with adolescent groups. He has conducted training workshops in the USA, Canada, UK, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
EUs Available for NAADAC and NBCC.
Psychodrama Training Hours Also Available
Contact Me
I have two working e-mail addresses and either will work.
cossa@attglobal.net is the one I use most places around the world. When not being used, mail sent to this address is automatically forwarded to my second address:
lefunt8@bigpond.com which is the address I use when I am in Australia. When not in Australia, mail sent to this address is automatically forwarded to my first address.
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