Background
Moreno, Zerka Toeman was born on June 13, 1917 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Daughter of Joseph and Rosalia (Gutwirth) Toeman.
(The practice of psychodrama allows participants to create...)
The practice of psychodrama allows participants to create a world for themselves, free of usual rules and constraints. This freedom from all ordinary conventions is what Moreno called 'Surplus Reality', and is one of the most vital, curative and mysterious elements of psychodrama. In this book, Leif Dag Blomkvist and Zerka Moreno explore the depths of this long-neglected concept. In addition, each chapter is prefaced by Leif Dag Blomkvist's explanations and illuminations of the forces and energies - from early religious rituals and festivals to the art of Surrealism - which have influenced psychodrama. Psychodramatists and mental health professionals who wish to take therapy beyond the 'verbal' will find the book valuable reading.
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(In a book that is both intelligent and enriching, the aut...)
In a book that is both intelligent and enriching, the authors show how surplus reality can change lives. Psychodramatists and mental health professionals who wish to take therapy beyond the 'verbal' will find the book valuable reading.
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( The Quintessential Zerka documents the origins and deve...)
The Quintessential Zerka documents the origins and development of the theory and practice of psychodrama, sociometry and group psychotherapy through the work and innovation of its co-creator, Zerka Toeman Moreno. This comprehensive handbook brings together history, philosophy, methodology and application. It shows the pioneering role that Zerka, along with her husband J. L. Moreno, played in the development, not only of the methods of psychodrama and sociometry, but of the entire group psychotherapy movement worldwide. It demonstrates the extent to which Zerka's intuitive and intellectual grasp of the work, combined with her superb ability to organize and synthesize, continue to exert an influence on the field. Toni Horvatin and Edward Schreiber have selected articles that span a career of some sixty years, from Zerka’s very first publication to recent, previously unpublished, work. Personal anecdotes and poetry from Zerka herself provide a valuable context for each individual article. The selection includes: • psychodrama, it's relation to stage, radio and motion pictures • psychodramatic rules, techniques and adjunctive methods • beyond aristotle, breuer and freud: Moreno’s contribution to the concept of catharsis • psychodrama, role theory and the concept of the social atom. This book provides a rich source of insight and inspiration for all those interested in the history, development and practice of psychodrama, sociometry and group psychotherapy, whatever their level of experience. It will be of interest to anyone involved in the fields of psychology, counselling, sociology, social work, education, theatre, or human relations.
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Moreno, Zerka Toeman was born on June 13, 1917 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Daughter of Joseph and Rosalia (Gutwirth) Toeman.
Student, Willesden Technology College, 1937-1938; student, New York University, 1948-1949.
In 1932 she moved from Amsterdam to London. Zerka T. Moreno is one of the co-founders of the International Association for Group Psychotherapy. Zerka T. Moreno’s contribution to the field of group psychotherapy and psychodrama began immediately upon meeting Doctor J. L. Moreno.
Within a year of their meeting J.L. and Zerka founded the Sociometric Institute on Park Avenue, New York City.
They established the Psychodramatic Institute in New York in 1942. They began producing the journal Group Psychotherapy (originally called Sociatry) in 1947, publishing a volume of research documenting their application and refinement to the social sciences of sociatry, psychodrama, and sociometry.
Zerka has continued training and teaching the psychodramatic theory and method for more than 30 years since Doctor Moreno’s death, training psychodramatists worldwide. Zerka Moreno is recognized as a leader in further realizing Doctor Moreno’s vision in bringing this method to the lives of communities worldwide.
Zerka now lives in Charlottesville, Virginia.
The foundation"s work is dedicated to making these instruments available in collaboration with other psychodramatists, other practitioners of other disciplines, and those interested in benefiting the human condition.
( The Quintessential Zerka documents the origins and deve...)
(The practice of psychodrama allows participants to create...)
(In a book that is both intelligent and enriching, the aut...)
(J. L. Moreno wrote books, chapters and articles about psy...)
Fellow American Society Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama (president 1967-1969, honorary president since 1988, secretary-treasurer 1955-1966). Honorary member International Association Group Psychotherapy (treasurer 1974-1976, board directors 1976-1980), Society Psicodrama Sao Paulo (honorary), Sociedad Argentina Psicodrama (honorary).
Married Jacob L. Moreno (deceased). 1child, Jonathan D.; 1 stepchild, Regina.