In this episode of the Healing Trauma Podcast, clinical psychologist and author Dr.Tian Dayton shares her extensive knowledge and experience in trauma, addiction, and recovery through the lens of psychodrama. She discusses her journey into psychodrama, its origins, and how it can be integrated into addiction treatment. The conversation highlights the importance of role reversal in healing, the impact of trauma on the self, and the development of a trauma-informed approach. Dr. Dayton also emphasizes the significance of sociometry and group dynamics in therapy, and how psychodrama can address fragmentation within individuals.

takeaways

• Dr. Tionne Dayton is an expert in trauma, addiction, and recovery.
• Psychodrama is a role-playing method developed by J.L. Moreno.
• Role reversal in psychodrama empowers individuals to see different perspectives.
• Trauma can freeze our emotional responses and hinder healing.
• Sociometry helps to understand group dynamics in therapy.
• Psychodrama allows for the expression of complex emotions and experiences.
• The method can be adapted for addiction treatment effectively.
• Creating a safe environment is crucial for trauma recovery.
• Understanding the origins of trauma can aid in healing.
• Self-care is essential for therapists and clients alike.
• The Power of Role Reversal in Therapy

About Our Guest:

Dr. Tian Dayton is a senior fellow at The Meadows and author of fifteen books including Treating Adult Children of Relational Trauma, Sociometrics,The ACoA Trauma Syndrome:, Emotional Sobriety, The Living Stage and Forgiving and Moving On. Dr, Dayton was formerly a professor of psychodrama at NYU. Dr. Dayton is a fellow of the American Society of Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy ASGPP, winner of the Lifetime Achievement award, their scholar’s award, the President’s award and editor in chief of the Journal of Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy and sits on the professional standards committee. She is also the winner of The Marty Mann Award, The Mona Mansell Award and The Ackermann Black Award. Dr. Dayton has been a guest expert on NBC, CNN, MSNBC, Montel, Rikki Lake, John Walsh, Geraldo. For further information log onto tiandayton.com, RTR-sociometrics.com to learn more about RTR.

Newest Book: Growing Up with Addiction: How Adult Children of Addicts Can Heal Family Trauma, C-PTSD, and Codependency https://amzn.to/3V9eS0R

Tian's Website:

https://www.tiandayton.com/

https://relationaltraumarepair.com/

Guest Host: Dr. Mark McNear

https://markmcnear.com/