Clinical Program

Theoretical Orientation & Methodology

Psychodrama and Sociometry are the theories at the core of this facility's orientation. Developed by J.L. Moreno, M.D. (1889 - 1974), psychodrama employs guided dramatic action to examine problems or issues raised by an individual or group. Using experiential methods, sociometry, role theory, and group dynamics, psychodrama facilitates insight, personal growth, and integration at cognitive, affective, and behavioral levels.

Beliefs

Community is the most important aspect of life. We all hunger for connections with others and ourselves. Our beliefs also embrace that every person is capable of change. People have the ability to provide, discover, and act on options to problems. As anxiety is diminished, spontaneity flourishes. Each participant is related to as an individual, each with their own truths.

Programs

• Individual Psychotherapy - 50 minute to one hour and twenty minute sessions.
• Couples and Family Therapy - Offered by appointment.
• Group Psychotherapy - Utilizing psychodrama and sociometry as well as experiential methodology. Group therapy consists of no more than eight participants.
• Groups are offered on the following schedule:
  • Tuesday Evening - 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday afternoon - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
   

Weekend Intensives

The Mid-South Center for Psychodrama and Sociometry believes in the power of community. The weekend intensive format utilizes the group process to facilitate exploration and change. These weekend intensives are effective modalities for providing safety, support, and growth. Eight to eleven people from all walks of life participate. The weekend intensives are helpful to those who are just beginning a personal growth journey, those needing a process to explore and recover from past traumas or abuses and for those experienced in therapy, either past or current, and feel stuck. This process is offered three times a year.

• B.Y.O.I.: Bring Your Own Issues: June 11, 2010 - June 13, 2010
  • 602 Jefferson St. (Tupelo, MS) - map
• B.Y.O.I.: Bring Your Own Issues: October 01, 2010 - October 03, 2010
  • 602 Jefferson St. (Tupelo, MS) - map
• B.Y.O.I.: Bring Your Own Issues: December 03, 2010 - December 05, 2010
  • 602 Jefferson St. (Tupelo, MS) - map

Cost for Weekend Intensives: $215.00.

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The Professional Development Institute

The Professional Development Institute of the Mid-South Center for Psychodrama and Sociometry provides training in Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy. This training is open to all students and practitioners of mental health services.

PDI offers these trainings as scheduled each calendar year. The training consists of didactic and experiential forms of learning. Certificates of participation are awarded and may provide for continuing education hours. Click here for the current schedule.

The Professional Development Institute is available for off-site training as well. For further information on the PDI or any of the modalities listed here contact the Mid-South Center for Psychodrama and Sociometry at 662-841-0881 or email John Rasberrry at midsouthcenter@comcast.net.