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The International Sociometry Training Network founded in 2005 by Ann E. Hale is intended to direct people to publications, research, training activities and to persons knowledgable in the application of sociometric methods to such complex issues as resettlement of refugees, formation of communities and neighborhoods, transition from poor to high functioning group interaction, morale building, and greater, more productive use of resources and energies.

The field of sociometry began with J. L. Moreno, MD, whose vision involves a philosophy and methodologies encompassing the expanding world of small groups until the whole of humankind is identified as interconnected, belonging and contributing. Moreno believed that freedom in its broadest sense is possible if people have the information and skills they need to negotiate their way in the world. In his remarkable text Who Shall Survive? Foundations of Sociometry, Group Psychotherapy and Sociodrama (1934,1953,1978) Moreno referred to techniques of freedom with specific focus on interpersonal and intergroup choice-making.

  • Sociometry is both a quantitative and qualitative study of interpersoanl choice-making activity examining choices people make for other persons with whom to interact, share time and space, energy and states of consciousness.
  • Sociometrists assist groups in becoming aware of the impact their choices have on one another, assist in the sharpening of interpersonal perception, in learning to recognize and intervene in patterns which contribute to group dynamics, role accessibility, act hunger, isolation, burnout, impasse and disentegration
  • Sociometrists work with groups to identify its strengths and resources, its role repertoire, styles for managing conflict, and ways to have the emotions, personal history, attitudes and injunctions be part of the solutions and growth as members of a network.
  • Sociomerists seek ways to enliven interactive processes via the spontaneity state, addressing structures which inhibit and distance people from one another. A high value is placed on integration of diverse opinion and differences of all kinds.
SOCIOMETRY QUESTIONS:  Once a month answers to sociometry questions are posted on this site. The questions are designed to assist individuals who are studying for certification as practitioners or trainers in the field of psychodrama, sociometry and group psychotherapy. To join this group and receive the occasional email, please enter your email address and click the Join Now button:

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Nov 5-7, 2010 Sociometry and the Dynamics of Healing
Sociometry
Donna Little, MSW, TEP and Ann E. Hale, M.A., TEP will co-lead this intensive residential training workshop held at Am Kolel Sanctuary and Renewal Center, in Beallsville, Maryland (16 miles west of the junction of I-270 in Rockville, MD)  Close airports are Dulles International and Baltimore International.  The workshop begins at noon on Friday, November 5 with lunch and ends at 4:00pm on Sunday, March 7.  Accommodation, three lunches, two breakfasts and two dinners are included in the fee.  Dietary requests are invited.


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New article: Content Section: The Wise Brain and Moreno's Canon of Creativity
Sociometry
The paper presented March 26, 2009 at the 67th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama, St. Louis MO, is now posted on this website under the Contents section. Scroll down to the title: The Wise Brain and Moreno's Canon of Creativity to locate and print the article.



Psychodrama and Drama Therapy books: new website
Sociometry
People who want to check out availability of titles in the field of psychodrama and drama therapy may want to go online to: http://www.newpaltzbooks.com/psychodrama-and-drama-therapy-c-22.html


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Sociometry Questions: The Next Set
Sociometry
Practitioner Question:
Describe the way you will introduce the cultural atom to your personal growth group.

Trainer Question:
Discuss with your trainees ways sociometric exercises and methodology can be adapted for use in cultures which have norms which affect face to face interaction, eye contact, revealing choices in public and/or in private, etc. Also, include ways you adapt disclosure of sociometric data based on cultures which place great importance on "face" (as in "saving face") .

Answers will be suggested October 18, 2008 and edited by Ann E. Hale, M.A., TEP based on responses from online interactions with people on the sociometryquestions yahoo group, the socionoetic yahoo group and the listserve Grouptalk.


Trainer Question, August 10-September 10, 2008
Questions and Answers
Trainer:
Design a training exercise to teach students about being authentic in their interpersonal relationships. An answer is suggested by Ann E. Hale, M.A.,TEP with references to Dorothy Satten, PhD, LMFT, TEP and Leif Dag Blomqvist, TEP.




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Practitioner Question, August 10-Sept 10, 2008
Questions and Answers
Practitioner:
You are preparing to introduce some basic sociometry in your groups. What sort of supplies are you gathering together? How will you use these supplies? An answer supplied by Ann E. Hale, M.A., TEP



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Liz White author of article on the sociometric test
Sociometry
Elizabeth White, M.A., TEP is author of "From Blunt Instrument to Courageous Conversations: Reflections on the Sociometric Test" which appears in the 2007 issue of the British Journal of Psychodrama and Sociodrama, Vol.22, no 1, pp. 55-62. The article delves into her two main reservations about the sociometric test: (1) "It takes far too long in its entirety; and (2) It is a blunt instrument, lacking the richness of nuance, ambivalence and possibility." The email address for Liz White is: lizwhiteinaction@rogers.com


Sociometry Texts available from Toronto Centre for Psychodrama and Sociometry
Sociometry


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New Workbook for Personal Village by Marv Thomas
Sociometry
In 2004 Marv Thomas published Personal Village: How to Have People in Your Life by Choice, Not Chance through Milestone Books, Seattle, WA. Now he has produced a workbook which features "six steps to build your personal community" . The workbook is an excellent resource for persons working with resettlement, persons undergoing a move of household, and for persons wanting to feel more a part of a community. To check them out go to Marv Thomas' website http://www.personalvillage.com The publisher address is: Lakeridge Press, P.O. Box 27645, Seattle, WA 98165-2645 Telephone inquiries: 206-364-9494. Email: marv@marvthomas.com.




New DVD on Playback Theater
Sociometry
Anonymous writes "A live performance of Playback Theater is the subject of a DVD produced by the School of PLayback Theater. There are also subtitles in Japanese and Spanish. The cost is $45USD and includes postage and handling. To inquire go to playbackschool@hvi.net or call 845-255-8163.
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