Jacob Levy Moreno: His Life and his Muses
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Jacob and Zerka Moreno
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Jacob Levy Moreno: His Life and his Muses

Chock full of interviews with some of the most important people in J.L. Moreno’s life, this video will be a treat for Moreno fans, old and new alike. Video Length: 40m
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Get an intimate view of Jacob Moreno and the history of psychodrama by viewing:

• Moreno’s 2nd wife Florence Gunsher, and his widow Zerka, recount critical moments and influences in the development of psychodrama.
• His son Jonathan discuss why he drifted from his father, and how he reconnected.
• His daughter Regina discuss his father’s philosophy, eccentric view of himself and spiritual affinities.
• His German disciple, Grete Levitz, recall stories of reading poems to him on his deathbed.
• Historical footage of Moreno directing a psychodrama.
• Poignant recollections of Moreno’s brother William, Helen Jennings, and many others – no important figure is left out!

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Jacob and Zerka Moreno
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Jacob and Zerka Moreno

Jacob Levy Moreno (1889-1974) studied medicine, mathematics, and philosophy at the University of Vienna, becoming a Doctor of Medicine in 1917. In 1932, Moreno first introduced group psychotherapy to the American Psychiatric Association. For the next 40 years he developed and introduced his Theory of Interpersonal Relations and tools for social sciences he called 'sociodrama', 'psychodrama', 'sociometry', and 'sociatry'.  In 1949 he married Zerka (nee Toeman) Moreno, working together until his death in 1974. Zerka Moreno, TEP, (1917-2016) along with…

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