History and Clinical Applications of Moreno’s Contribution to Transpersonal Psychology
The Journal of Psychodrama Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy January 22, 2026 Rebecca M. Ridge, Karen Drucker
J. L. Moreno's ideas and philosophy, beginning in 1918, led to the development of psychodrama and profoundly influenced humanistic and transpersonal psychology. His intuitive understanding of human nature, investigation of group social structures, and spiritual beliefs shaped a new paradigm for psychotherapy in the 20th century, though few early trailblazers credited him. This article reviews Moreno's contributions to these schools, as described by Abraham Maslow and collaborating psychotherapists. A literature review of transpersonal psychology applications is followed by a four-step model focusing on transpersonal roles and resources for healing, with clinical examples for psychodramatists.