The American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama (ASGPP) was founded in 1942 by J. L. Moreno, MD (1889-1974). It is the pioneer membership organization in group psychotherapy and continues to be a source and inspiration for ongoing developments in group psychotherapy, psychodrama, and sociometry. The American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama is rooted in the philosophy of Dr. Moreno. The ASGPP promotes the development of creativity, spontaneity and encounter to enhance the relationship between individuals, families and communities, and works actively to heal and transform society through the knowledge and practice of psychodrama, group psychotherapy and sociometry in all its diverse applications. The Purposes of the Society are: 1. To foster the national and international cooperation of all who are concerned with the theory and practice of psychodrama, sociometry and group psychotherapy; 2. To encourage and promote professional training in psychodrama, sociometry and group psychotherapy; 3. To promote the spread and fruitful application of theories and methods of psychodrama, sociometry, and group psychotherapy in professional disciplines concerned with the well-being of individuals, groups, families, and organizations; 4. To disseminate information about psychodrama, sociometry, and group psychotherapy and their applications to the general public, other professionals, and public policy makers; 5. To promote and publish research in psychodrama, sociometry, group psychotherapy, and related fields, and; 6. To maintain a code of professional standards relevant to the purposes of the society.