Abstract

MOTTA, Julia Maria Casulari. 1970: the Conference that re-defined the realm of Brazilian psychodrama. Rev. bras. psicodrama [online]. 2010, vol.18, n.2, pp. 119-128. ISSN 2318-0498.

This paper offers a socio-historical view of the 5th International Psychodrama Conference and 1st International Conference of Therapeutic Communities held jointly in 1970 at the São Paulo Museum of Arts (Masp). The starting point is the following question: "What has happened to the realm of psychodrama since this 1970 Conference?" In order to find the answers to this question, the author has embarked on an archaeological and genealogical excavation of official records and interviewed various people regarding their memories and recollections of this event. She attempts to put the Conference into the context of the national and international events of the time, demonstrating that these didn't happen in isolation, but were embedded in collective history and originating from this history. In conclusion reflections are made regarding the significance of this Conference for the development of Brazilian psychodrama.

Keywords : Brazilian psychodrama; 1970 conference; history; recollections.

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