This open access book outlines the intersections between social work and
the methods of sociometry and psychodrama. Different sections offer
essential practice wisdom for both trauma-focused and trauma-informed
experiential work for individuals, groups, organizations, and
communities. This text enriches the understanding of various
action-based approaches and highlights how to enliven social work
practice. The chapters include clinical vignettes and examples of
structured sociometric prompts with diverse populations, topics, and
social work settings to enhance the understanding of group practice,
individual practice, and community practice. It provides social workers
and other professionals with dynamic tools to improve assessment,
intervention, activism, and leadership. Strength-based practical tools
are offered to readers, along with guidance for theoretical
conceptualizations. This integrative book is an essential read for
students, practitioners, leaders, and scholars within the fields of
social work, psychodrama, the creative art therapies, group therapy,
community organizing, and social activism.