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Welcome to ISTN!
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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NEW! Core Principles for Public Engagement in the contents section
Sociometry
|  Over twenty-seven national and regional organizations have endorsed
Seven Core Principles for Public Engagement, a collaborative document
begun in February 2009 in response to Barack Obama's January 21st
memorandum on transparency and open government. To access this
document, go to the Content's section on this web site and click on
"Core Principles..." or go to www.ncdd.org/pep/
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New sociometryquestions for April 5-May 5, 2009
Questions and Answers
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Sociometry Trainer Question
Describe some ways you assist your students in warming up to
discovering their interpersonal choices for each other and making those
choices for specific criteria known in the whole group.
Practitioner Question
What are some ways that attachment theory informs you when you are
operating as a sociometrist? Describe ways it assists you in
understanding both moments of conflict in the group and
moments of harmony in the group?
Please attempt replies to the question in the next month by replying to sociometryquestions@yahoogroups.com Answers suggested by Ann E. Hale, MA, TEP will appear on or after May 5, 2009.
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Interpersonal Esteem: Coherence, Congruity and Authenticity
Sociometry
| This workshop takes place November 12 - 15, 2009 in Chapel Hill, NC.
The workshop leaders are: Ann E. Hale, M.A., TEP, Donna Little, MSW,
TEP and Martica Bacallao, Ph.D., PAT , Thursday, noon - Sunday,,
1:00pm
This workshop is open to persons at all levels of experience with the
psychodramatic method and related fields. Students and group
leaders will find the sociometric approach one which fosters deep
learning and connection to our personal and professional history as
citizens, co-workers, family members and groups of all kinds. The
development of interpersonal esteem relies on being authentic and
receptive to the extent of our ability. We count on congruity,
the ability to match our actions with true inner dialogue, in order
that our life experience has coherence, and we are able to welcome and
benefit from intimacy and conflict. We will examine belief
systems and our emotional capacities through enactments and short,
structured exercises. 32 hours training credit towards national
certification.
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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.
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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.
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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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Groups in the Time of Conflict: IAGP, Aug 24-29, 2009 in Rome
Sociometry
| Groups in a Time of Conflict, is both a recognition of
the
stressful and chaotic times in which we live, and an appreciation of
the confluence of the power of culture and society upon the individual,
and hence the groups in which we are members.
This is the announced theme of the 17th Congress International
Association of Group Psychotherapy and Group Processes which will take place at the Ergife Palace Hotel in Rome. Deadline
for submitting proposals is October 15, 2008.
This Congress will provide a platform for investigation,
analysis and dialogue of issues and processes that affect all of us
regardless of our ethnic, cultural, political similarities or
differences. As group workers we are aware that boundaries are fluid
and the interplay between what is "in" and what is "out" of the
consultation room informs our interventions. We are committed not only
to the people who we work with, but also to the world group.
For online information: http://www.ega.it/iagpcongress2009/
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ASGPP 67th Annual meeting in 2009
Sociometry
| The American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama will hold
its annual meeting in St. Louis, March 26 - 30, 2009. Save these
dates and contact http://www.asgpp.com for more information about the
program which includes workshops and papers on sociometry, action
methods, dreamwork, psychodrama with various populations, mindfulness,
etc.
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