Publications & Videos

Written Publications

July 2021 – Psychodrama as an Effective Treatment for Trauma and PTSD by Scott Giacomucci, APA The Group Psychologist
November 2020 – Experiential teaching through sociometry and role-play by Scott Giacomucci APA The Group Psychologist
November 2020 – Teaching Psychodrama in Universities: Role Transition from Trainer to Professor by Scott Giacomucci ASGPP PNN
August 2020 – Best Practices for Psychodrama in Academia: The Role Transition from Trainer to Professor by Scott Giacomucci ASGPP
August 2020 – The sociodrama of coronavirus and humanity through teletherapy by Scott Giacomucci APA Div 49 Newsletter
July 2020 – The group worker becoming: moving from anxiety to spontaneity with the guys by Haydn Briggs Social Work with Groups Journal
May 2020 – The Effectiveness of Trauma-Focused Psychodrama in the Treatment of PTSD in Inpatient Substance Abuse Treatment by Scott Giacomucci & Joshua Marquit Frontiers in Psychology Journal
April 2020 – Experiential sociometry in group work: mutual aid for the group-as-a-whole by Scott Giacomucci Social Work with Groups Journal
April 2020 – Psychodrama, grief and loss: Conversations with the dead by Scott Giacomucci APA Div 49 Newsletter
February 2020 – Parts, Roles, and the Spark of Creation: An Early Look at the Integration of Internal Family Systems Therapy and Psychodrama by Rachel Longer & Scott Giacomucci Psychodrama Network News
February 2020 – Addiction, traumatic loss, and guilt: A case study resolving grief through psychodrama and sociometric connections by Scott Giacomucci Arts in Psychotherapy Journal
August 2019 – Trauma Survivor’s Inner Role Atom: A Clinical Map for Posttraumatic Growth by Scott Giacomucci Journal of Psychodrama, Sociometry, & Group Psychotherapy
March 2019 – Social group work in action: A sociometry, psychodrama, and experiential trauma group therapy curriculum by Scott Giacomucci University of Pennsylvania Doctoral Dissertation
July 2018 – Being in two places at once: renegotiating traumatic experience through the surplus reality of psychodrama by Scott Giacomucci & Amy Stone Social Work with Groups Journal
2018 – Experiential Addiction Treatment: Creating Positive Connection through Sociometry and Therapeutic Spiral Model Safety Structures by Scott Giacomucci, Sharon Gera, Darrell Briggs, & Kim Bass Journal of Addiction & Addictive Disorders
2018 – Social Work and Sociometry: Integrating History, Theory, and Practice by Scott Giacomucci The Clinical Voice Newsletter PSCSW
2018 – Social work and sociometry: An integration of theory and clinical practice by Scott Giacomucci NASW-PA Newsletter
2017 – The Sociodrama of Life or Death: Young Adults and Addiction Treatment by Scott Giacomucci Journal of Psychodrama, Sociometry, & Group Psychotherapy

Audio & Video Content

Aug 2021 – Post-Traumatic Growth
June 2021 – Trauma-Informed Principles & Practices
May 2021 – What is Trauma? Defining and Explaining Trauma
January 2021 – Why Use Psychodrama or Experiential Approaches for Trauma and Addiction Work?
December 2020 – Introducing the Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy – Dr. Scott Giacomucci
September 2020 – Circle of Strengths: Experiential Group Work | Facilitation Training with Dr. Scott Giacomucci
September 2020 – Floor Check: Experiential Group Work | Sociometry Facilitation Training with Dr. Scott Giacomucci
September 2020 – Step-In Sociometry: Experiential Group Work | Sociometry Facilitation Training with Dr. Scott Giacomucci
September 2020 – Spectrograms: Experiential Group Work | Sociometry Facilitation Training with Dr. Scott Giacomucci
August 2020 – Addiction, Trauma, and Post-Traumatic Growth by Scott Giacomucci
June 2020 – Considering the Future of Psychodrama by Scott Giacomucci
June 2020 – Growing From Vicarious/Collective Trauma and Learning Experiential TeleTherapy During the Pandemic with Scott Giacomucci & Amy Stone
May 2020 – Psychodrama, Addiction, Trauma, & Music Therapy – Dr. Scott Giacomucci & Meryl Lammers
May 2020 – Coronavius, Collective Trauma, and Self-Care with Dr. Scott Giacomucci & The Chris Edwards Group
Nov 2019 – Morenian History, Philosophy, & Sociatry: Journeying to Psychodrama’s Philosophical Home

Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy

4.9

Based on 29 reviews

13:26 10 Nov 24

15:18 30 Oct 24

21:22 13 Sep 24

Love the staff here! Everyone here is skilled and knowledgeable to support clients through their journey.

Anjoli Santiago

14:33 27 Aug 24

I took the weekly in-person women's group with Danielle, exploring creative expressive arts for post-traumatic growth. As an artist, it took me time to fully understand how sacred this space was for healing and not performing.My evolution in healing is in great part because of Danielle's facilitation style and the supportive community in the room each week. We were all on this journey together.I fully understand the potential for creative practices within oneself and in communion with communities. I am grateful to Danielle and the Phoenix Center for working with me in my full humanity, including providing a sliding scale offering.

Sarah Fish

03:15 11 Aug 24

Dr Scott has helped me find the strength in me to be the best psychodramatist I can be for my clients and community!He heals and guides the healers with respect, honesty, and humility!I look forward to returning to do some more training and workshops!

Bryn Ruggiero

17:52 05 Jul 24

My experience with the Phoenix Center has been exceptional. The quality of their clinicians and trainings are top notch. Highly recommend!

Justin King

00:21 14 Jun 24

There simply are no words to explain my gratitude and appreciation for the Phoenix Center for Experimental Trauma Therapy. For the first time, I was understood deeply and therefore able to recognize that the path forward required me to be the author of the narrative of the past. Trauma, when understood properly, CAN be transformed into a beautiful future!

Mary Harris

21:14 26 Mar 24

I can’t say enough about the workshops and training programs offered by Dr Giacomucci and the Phoenix Center. I am 33 years into my career as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I have attended many trainings over the years to expand my clinical skills repertoire. The level of expertise and care put into each of the workshops I have attended at the Phoenix center has been top-notch—from the highly trained facilitators to the welcoming and comfortable facilities, everything is done with such quality. I also love the location, as Media has great places to grab lunch with a new colleague and window shop. I leave every time feeling confident and empowered to put the new things I’ve learned to work right away with current clients I’ve been feeling stuck with. I highly recommend the continuing education offerings of this very professional, cutting edge clinical training center. I also don’t hesitate to refer clients there for trauma treatment, as these folks really do have a level of expertise that I tend to refer out for.

S. Kelly

20:00 08 Feb 24

Started by Scott Giacomucci, a brilliant, modest and highly ethical trauma treatment specialist. I would trust anyone in this practice because I trust Scott's judgment and high standards implicitly.

Alec Addleton

23:06 12 Nov 23

I attended a training at The Phoenix Center that Dr. Giacomucci facilitated. I found the experience to exceed my already high expectations in all domains. I received useful, helpful, rich information that encouraged further learning and development. I experienced the leadership and facilitation as professional, respectful, flexible, inclusive, and refreshing. I intend and hope to continue personal and professional growth with the Phoenix Center in the future and confidently recommend it.

Amy Hetrick

13:58 14 Nov 21

The strengths-based psychodrama workshop was an incredible experience. Scott is a skilled educator and facilitator. I look forward to applying what I learned in my practice!

Steve Killelea

17:16 26 Oct 21

Dr Scott regularly conducts Trauma training sessions for our staff at the Manor of Hope. To say he is the best at what he does is an understatement. He is a total professional take difficult information and simplify it so it is easy for everyone to understand. An accomplished Author, lecturer, professor and the CEO of an amazing group of talented professionals at the Phoenix Trauma Center. Scott and his team will never let you down. He has my unqualified recommendation

Spilove Psychotherapy

19:45 11 Dec 19

Scott is a prodigy at trauma work and especially psychodrama and experiential therapy. He has put together a wonderful center to participate in important, symptom reducing experiences. I often send my own clients to Scott for important experiential work that impacts the brain so that they can experience success.

Karen M

12:07 11 Dec 19

The Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy is a must for anyone who needs to recover from trauma. Dr Giacomucci has created a center where the best of trauma focused techniques are used to get results in healing. Scott is a talented teacher and clinician and has recruited talented clinicians to provide stellar service. Highly recommended!!

Maria Sotomayor

20:41 07 Dec 19

Great and ethical practice. I have been to Scott’s trainings many times and have learned tremendous information and tools. Staff at Phoenix center are welcoming, professional and experienced. Will highly recommend for clients and for professional development growth.

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