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What Is Experiential Therapy?
Types of Experiential Therapy
There are several types of experiential therapy, according to Romanoff.
In psychodrama, the person develops a situation that occurred in their life into a play.
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Psychodrama gives the person the opportunity to play a role and re-enact the situation in a safe space.
With each re-enactment, the person moves toward a more adaptive and helpful response.
Participants are typically provided with clear boundaries between their reenactment and what actually occurred.
For instance, an area or a rug may be used to mark the stage.
“Experiential therapy can involve a great deal of intensity.
Find out which option is the best for you.
It can help you explore difficult situations, process your emotions, and see things from a different perspective.
It can also promote creative expression.
Berdondini L, Elliott R, Shearer J.Collaboration in experiential therapy.J Clin Psychol.2012;68(2):159-167. doi:10.1002/jclp.21830
