This book explores innovative ideas in contemporary psychodrama including ideas in the field of psychodrama online. It sheds light on psychodrama in various contexts and spheres of application across different regions of Russia. Rooted in the pioneering theories of Jacob Levy Moreno and his followers, this book delves into the rich history and theoretical foundations of psychodrama, while showcasing its practical use in clinical psychology, educational settings, and both group and individual psychotherapy. It offers a deep understanding of contemporary Russian psychodrama and its practical applications, providing a broad perspective on this therapeutic method. The chapters explore the seamless connection between theoretical concepts and live psychodrama practice. The book is a vital resource for both learning and professional development. It offers practical strategies and insights to tackle current issues in psychological and social practice. It also shares practical recommendations for addressing modern issues, making it a valuable resource for experienced psychodrama therapists and practitioners, as well as those who are just beginning to familiarize themselves with psychodrama.

Viktor Semenov, Ph.D. in Psychology, is a psychodrama therapist, the director of the Institute of Psychodrama and Psychological Counseling, the vice president of the Psychodrama Association (Russia), the chairman of the Online Psychodrama Section, the head of the Psychodrama Department at the Academy of Social Technologies, the chairman of the Ethics Committee of the Union of Practical Psychologists, the scientific director of the Master’s Program in Psychodrama at the Moscow Institute of Psychoanalysis, and a full member of IAGP.

Elena Lopukhina is a psychodramatherapist, a communication trainer and coach, the director of the Institute of Psychodrama, Couching and Role Training (Moscow), the president of the Psychodrama Association (Russia), a member of the Council of the Union of Practical Psychologists (Russia), a co-founder of Federation of European Psychodrama Training Organizations (FEPTO), a trainer in psychodrama course in the two-year program “Psychological counseling, psychotherapy and psychodiagnostics” of the Academy of Practical Psychology at Moscow State University, a trainer of the Department of Psychodrama of the Academy of Social Technologies (Moscow), Certificate of psychotherapist of the European Association of Psychotherapy.

Ekaterina Mikhailova is a    psychodramatherapist, clinical psychologist, Ph.D. in Psychology (specializing in medical psychology). She is a director of the Institute of Group and Family Psychotherapy and Psychology  and a vice-president of the Psychodrama Association (Russia). She teaches and trains in psychodrama in Moscow and St.-Petersburg and was involved in publishing many books on psychodrama in Russian.