Therapeutic Group Enactment of Myth - The Mimesis Method

Therapeutic Group Enactment of Myth puts the depth and power of the world's great stories in the hands of therapy-group leaders and other clinicians.
In this book, readers will learn about a groundbreaking method for using storytelling, guided meditation, and role play to foster a direct and embodied awareness in group therapy. Through numerous examples, the book describes the theoretical framework that guides readers through all aspects of preparing and facilitating a Mimesis workshop. Readers will come away from this book with a deep understanding of how the universal dimensions of myth and story build connections across culture and time, allowing groups to move beyond divisions and projections to find understanding, acceptance, and shared community.

List of contents

Part I: Method and Theory in Clinical Context 1. Mimesis, Role Play, Psychodrama, and Drama Therapy 2. How and Why Mimesis Works 3. Preparing a Mimesis Play 4. Facilitating the Group Process 5. The Art of Leading a Mimesis Play

About the author

John DiMino, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and co-director of the Mimesis Center. He formerly served as director of counseling services at Temple University, Philadelphia.
Liza O'Hanlon DiMino is a writer, editor, and storyteller. She is co-director of the Mimesis Center and has been leading Mimesis workshops for over 35 years.

Product details

• Authors: John L. DiMino, Liza O’Hanlon DiMino
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 15.04.2026
• EAN: 9781032885575
• ISBN: 978-1-032-88557-5
• No. of pages: 280
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Group, Psychotherapy, Creative therapy (eg art, music, drama), Social counselling and advice services, Counselling & Advice Services, Creative therapy / Expressive therapies