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Sep
11
Tue
Healing Sorrow, Grief, & Loss @ Tempe Springhill Suites
Sep 11 @ 11:00 pm – Sep 12 @ 5:00 am

On the 11th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks, this workshop will teach participants action methods they can use to facilitate the healing of sorrow, grief, and loss for their clients. Structures to be demonstrated may include, and are not limited to: Concretizing losses, Warming-up to Grief, Dorothy Satten’s Sorrow Protocol, Ann Hale’s Sociometric Cycle, Facilitating unspoken goodbyes, Surplus Reality Scenes, and Anchoring Fond Memories.

Students will receive 5 hours of Continuing Education for attendance. Marlo Archer is an approved provider for the following professional organizations:

The National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
The National Board of Certified Counselors
The National Registry of Certified Group Psychotherapists

Download Registration Form

There will be a 1-hour break for lunch. Students are encouraged to pack a bag lunch to enable the prompt start of the afternoon session.

Suggested Reading: The Living Stage by Tian Dayton, pages 265-287

Trainer: Marlo Archer

Oct
23
Tue
Who’s in Your Social Atom? @ Mesa Community College / Fiesta Fountains
Oct 23 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Sociometry is concerned with the quantity and quality of relationships and how they affect individuals and groups. In her presentation Dr. Archer will provide opportunity for personal exploration of your relationships and their influences.

Nov
12
Mon
Psychodrama 1:1 – Using Action Methods in Individual Therapy – Phoenix/Mesa @ Family Strategies & Coaching
Nov 12 @ 12:00 am – 7:00 am

The power of psychodrama is routinely experienced in groups where each group member is a therapeutic agent for every other group member, but what if you don’t have a group?

Individual therapists trained in the philosophy and methods of psychodrama can adapt action methods to impact their individual clients. Come learn how you can take these healing techniques from the group room to the consultation room.

This workshop is intended for Psychologists, Social Workers, Psychiatric Nurses, Professional Counselors, Substance Abuse Counselors, and Marriage and Family Therapists. This workshop is appropriate for beginning, intermediate and advanced level practitioners.

Cancellation Policy: Full refund on or before Sunday November 4, no refund on or after Monday, November 5.

Grievances: Formal grievances are required to be written, and will be responded to within 10 business days.

Download Registration Form & Mail Payment   OR   PAY ONLINE NOW

Faculty:
Adena Bank Lees, LCSW, LISAC, BCETS, is an adjunct faculty member of the Arizona Psychodrama Institute and a leading expert in childhood sexual abuse treatment. As a sought after speaker and consultant, Adena has presented to and trained hundreds of mental health and allied professionals across the globe on sexual abuse and its relation to substance/process addictions, dissociation and eating disorders.

Dr. Marlo Archer, CP, PAT, is a co-founder of the Arizona Psychodrama Institute, a licensed psychologist, and a Practitioner Applicant for Trainer in psychodrama. Psychodrama students may receive up to 160 of their training hours from a PAT. Marlo Archer is an approved provider for NAADAC, NBCC, & NRCGP.

Dec
9
Sun
Psychodrama 1:1 – Using Action Methods in Individual Therapy – Tucson @ Caritas Healing Center
Dec 9 @ 12:00 am – 7:00 am

The power of psychodrama is routinely experienced in groups where each group member is a therapeutic agent for every other group member, but what if you don’t have a group?

Individual therapists trained in the philosophy and methods of psychodrama can adapt action methods to impact their individual clients. Come learn how you can take these healing techniques from the group room to the consultation room.

This workshop is intended for Psychologists, Social Workers, Psychiatric Nurses, Professional Counselors, Substance Abuse Counselors, and Marriage and Family Therapists. This workshop is appropriate for beginning, intermediate and advanced level practitioners.

Cancellation Policy: Full refund on or before Saturday December 1, no refund on or after Sunday, December 2.

Grievances: Formal grievances are required to be written, and will be responded to within 10 business days.

Download Registration Form and Mail Payment  OR    PAY ONLINE NOW

Faculty:
Adena Bank Lees, LCSW, LISAC, BCETS, is an adjunct faculty member of the Arizona Psychodrama Institute and a leading expert in childhood sexual abuse treatment. As a sought after speaker and consultant, Adena has presented to and trained hundreds of mental health and allied professionals across the globe on sexual abuse and its relation to substance/process addictions, dissociation and eating disorders.

Dr. Marlo Archer, CP, PAT, is a co-founder of the Arizona Psychodrama Institute, a licensed psychologist, and a Practitioner Applicant for Trainer in psychodrama. Psychodrama students may receive up to 160 of their training hours from a PAT. Marlo Archer is an approved provider for NAADAC, NBCC, & NRCGP.

Here’s what people are saying about the November offering of this workshop in Phoenix…

“I really can’t think of anything I would change about the workshop. You kept to the contract and presented exactly what you intended. You accommodated the special interest of particular group members. You both worked so well together in presentation of the information. Lots of good hands-on pratice and audience participation. It helped me a lot to refresh. I was very pleased. Thank you again for allowing us to host you all. Terrific.”

Floyd Godfrey, LPC, Executive Director, Family Strategies & Coaching

“I want to share how much I enjoyed and learned from this training! The trainers were clearly knowledgeable about psychodrama and psychodramatic theory and presented it in a very clear and applicable way. They complimented each other harmoniously and demonstrated how psychodrama can be utilized in individual therapy with issues such as trauma, addiction, developmental issues, and general life stress. They provided a safe space for participants to both disclose personal issues and practice utilizing psychodramatic techniques. I would highly recommend these trainers to people who are interested in learning about psychodrama and how to apply it in your clinical practice. Plus, there was a lot of laughter and fun to make us all feel comfortable!”

Pat Ashbrook, PhD, Flagstaff, AZ

“Just a note to say that I also had a wonderful time at the workshop. Marlo and Adena did a great job of hosting….and I learned a lot of techniques that I can utilize both in my practice..and in my improv classes as I invite the performers to go deeper with their process. It’s wonderful work..and I’m excited to learn more. Thanks again for making it happen and I will be signing up for the January class.”

Shaeri Richards, Certified Hypnotherapist, Sedona, AZ

Today in session I used an exercise you demonstrated with wonderful results. I took what I learned yesterday and used it. The client refered to me as “magical!” I am glad to know it’s not me doing the work, I just have the pleasure of guiding him in it. I think I kind of improvised what was taught but it worked well and I could totally see using it again. It was awesome! Thanks again! You will see me again!

Matt Wheeler – Intern Ottawa University

“I found the program to be enlightening and fun! The techniques taught in this course have already been useful with many of my clients.”

Troy Love, LCSW

Jan
22
Tue
Basics of Psychodrama @ Family Strategies & Coaching
Jan 22 @ 12:00 am – 8:00 am

This Beginners’ Workshop will introduce participants to action methods they can use with clients. Concepts and Structures to be demonstrated may include,and are not limited to: Basic 5 Elements (Director, Auxiliaries, Audience, Stage & Protagonist), Warm-Up, Full Psychodramas, and Sharing.

Students will receive 6.5 hours of Continuing Education for attendance. Marlo Archer is an approved provider for the following professional organizations:

The National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
The National Board of Certified Counselors
The National Registry of Certified Group Psychotherapists

There will be a 90-minute break for lunch. Students are encouraged to pack a bag lunch or think about lunch plans before arriving to enable the prompt start of the afternoon session.

REGISTER ONLINE NOW -or- Download and Mail in Registration

Suggested Reading: Acting-In by Adam Blatner, pages 1-95

Faculty:
Dr. Marlo Archer, CP, PAT, is a co-founder of the Arizona Psychodrama Institute, a licensed psychologist, and a Practitioner Applicant for Trainer in psychodrama. Psychodrama students may receive up to 160 of their training hours from a PAT. Marlo Archer is an approved provider for NAADAC, NBCC, & NRCGP.

Feb
17
Sun
Ethics in Action – Tucson @ Caritas Healing Center
Feb 17 @ 12:00 am – 4:00 am

This workshop utilizes psychodramatic techniques such as role play and doubling so you have fun while getting the required CEU’s! Come join us and have an experience.

This workshop is intended for Psychologists, Social Workers, Psychiatric Nurses, Professional Counselors, Substance Abuse Counselors, and Marriage and Family Therapists. This workshop is appropriate for beginning, intermediate and advanced level practitioners.

Cancellation Policy: Full refund on or before Saturday, February 9th, no refund on or after Sunday, February 10th.

Grievances: Formal grievances are required to be written, and will be responded to within 10 business days.

PAY ONLINE NOW  OR  Download Registration Form and Mail Payment

Faculty:
Adena Bank Lees, LCSW, LISAC, BCETS, is an adjunct faculty member of the Arizona Psychodrama Institute and a leading expert in childhood sexual abuse treatment. As a sought after speaker and consultant, Adena has presented to and trained hundreds of mental health and allied professionals across the globe on sexual abuse and its relation to substance/process addictions, dissociation and eating disorders.

Dr. Marlo Archer, CP, PAT, is a co-founder of the Arizona Psychodrama Institute, a licensed psychologist, and a Practitioner Applicant for Trainer in psychodrama. Psychodrama students may receive up to 160 of their training hours from a PAT. Marlo Archer is an approved provider for NAADAC, NBCC, & NRCGP.

Here’s what people had to say about a recent workshop offered by these trainers…

“I really can’t think of anything I would change about the workshop. You kept to the contract and presented exactly what you intended. You accommodated the special interest of particular group members. You both worked so well together in presentation of the information. Lots of good hands-on pratice and audience participation. It helped me a lot to refresh. I was very pleased. Thank you again for allowing us to host you all. Terrific.”

Floyd Godfrey, LPC, Executive Director, Family Strategies & Coaching

“I want to share how much I enjoyed and learned from this training! The trainers were clearly knowledgeable about psychodrama and psychodramatic theory and presented it in a very clear and applicable way. They complimented each other harmoniously and demonstrated how psychodrama can be utilized in individual therapy with issues such as trauma, addiction, developmental issues, and general life stress. They provided a safe space for participants to both disclose personal issues and practice utilizing psychodramatic techniques. I would highly recommend these trainers to people who are interested in learning about psychodrama and how to apply it in your clinical practice. Plus, there was a lot of laughter and fun to make us all feel comfortable!”

Pat Ashbrook, PhD, Flagstaff, AZ

“Just a note to say that I also had a wonderful time at the workshop. Marlo and Adena did a great job of hosting….and I learned a lot of techniques that I can utilize both in my practice..and in my improv classes as I invite the performers to go deeper with their process. It’s wonderful work..and I’m excited to learn more. Thanks again for making it happen and I will be signing up for the January class.”

Shaeri Richards, Certified Hypnotherapist, Sedona, AZ

Today in session I used an exercise you demonstrated with wonderful results. I took what I learned yesterday and used it. The client refered to me as “magical!” I am glad to know it’s not me doing the work, I just have the pleasure of guiding him in it. I think I kind of improvised what was taught but it worked well and I could totally see using it again. It was awesome! Thanks again! You will see me again!

Matt Wheeler – Intern Ottawa University

“I found the program to be enlightening and fun! The techniques taught in this course have already been useful with many of my clients.”

Troy Love, LCSW

Jun
7
Fri
Beginning Director’s Intensive @ Office of Grayce Gusmano at PCS
Jun 7 @ 6:00 am – Jun 10 @ 7:15 am

This 29-hour specialty workshop provides the opportunity for 8 beginning psychodrama directors to do as much or as little of the following as they feel comfortable: direct a full psychodrama session, including warm-up, action, and sharing, and get feedback from the trainers as well as from their peer participants. If you do not care to direct, a trainer can direct for you, or you can tag-team direct with the support of the trainer. Additionally, each participant will get to serve as protagonist in one of these peer-directed dramas.

You must be a licensed mental health professional and have attended at least one previous API workshop OR  have a minimum of 20 hours of psychodrama training to register for this workshop.. Each attendee is to attend each session unless arranged in advance to miss.

Introduction – 4-7pm Thursday, June 6th
Session One – 8:30a-11:30a Friday, June 7th
Session Two – 12.15p-3.15p Friday, June 7th
Session Three – 4p-7p, Friday, June 7th
Session Four – 8:30a-11:30a Saturday, June 8th
Session Five – 12.15p-3.15p Saturday, June 8th
Session Six – 4p-7p, Saturday, June 8th
Session Seven – 8:30a-11:30a Sunday, June 9th
Session Eight – 12.15p-3.15p Sunday, June 9th
Closure – 3.15p-5.15p Sunday, June 9th

Lunches, snacks, coffee, and water will be provided as breaks will not be sufficient to go out and get things. Bring anything else with you that you might want.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION $580 BY 5-20-13

FULL FEE – $630 AFTER 5-20-13

Faculty
Debra Wingo Gion, LPC, PAT, CGP is a co-founder of the Arizona Psychodrama Institute. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, has been a Certified Practitioner of Psychodrama for 25 years. She is also a nationally Certified Group Practitioner through the American Group Psychotherapy Association. She has worked in private practice settings, residential treatment centers and has worked in Canada with First Nations people as well as with the Gila River RBHA clients. She has been doing Trauma Recovery Work for 25 years, both individually and in groups. Debra incorporates her creativity, humor and calm, grounded manner in her work with clients and colleagues. She is excited to have just applied to work on her Practitioner Applicant for Trainer in Psychodrama to become a national Trainer.

Dr. Marlo Archer, CP, PAT, is a co-founder of the Arizona Psychodrama Institute, a licensed psychologist, a Practitioner Applicant for Trainer in psychodrama, and the 2013 recipient of the Zerka T. Moreno Award. Psychodrama students may receive up to 160 of their training hours from a PAT. Marlo Archer is an approved provider for NAADAC, NBCC, & NRCGP.

Feb
24
Mon
Cultural Competency & Diversity and Ethics in Action – Tucson – SOLD OUT @ Caritas Healing Center
Feb 24 @ 12:00 am – 7:00 am

4 hours Ethics + 3 hours Cultural Competency & Diversity = 7 hours of fun!

Here’s what one participant said about Cultural Competency & Diversity 2013:

“Best cultural diversity training I’ve ever been to – fun, thought-provoking, enjoyable! I’ll be watching for more trainings by Marlo & API.” – Lori Olsen, MC, LPC

No break for lunch. Lunch will be provided as part of the workshop. Inform us of any dietary needs.

Faculty:

Adena Bank Lees, LCSW, LISAC, BCETS, is an adjunct faculty member of the Arizona Psychodrama Institute and a leading expert in childhood sexual abuse treatment. As a sought after speaker and consultant, Adena has presented to and trained hundreds of mental health and allied professionals across the globe on sexual abuse and its relation to substance/process addictions, dissociation and eating disorders.

Dr. Marlo Archer, CP, PAT, is a co-founder of the Arizona Psychodrama Institute, a licensed psychologist, a Practitioner Applicant for Trainer in psychodrama, and the 2013 recipient of the ASGPP Zerka T. Moreno Award. Psychodrama students may receive up to 160 of their training hours from a PAT. Marlo Archer is an approved provider for NAADAC & NBCC.

Apr
5
Sat
Maximizing Metaphor: Sneaking Action into Sessions at 72nd ASGPP Conference @ 2014 ASGPP Conference - Oakland Marriot City Center
Apr 5 @ 6:00 am – 8:30 am

MAXIMIZING METAPHOR: SNEAKING ACTION INTO SESSIONS

Marlo Archer, PhD, PAT, Licensed Psychologist, Co-Founder, Arizona Psychodrama Institute
Grayce L. Gusmano, LMFT, LPC, CP, Co-Founder, Arizona Psychodrama Institute

Participants in this foundational workshop will have fun learning how client metaphors open the door to initiate action methods in individual, family, and couples sessions dealing with mental health and/or addiction issues; will experience several activities they can begin using immediately; and will receive informative handouts defining terms such as concretization, maximization, soliloquy, aside, and role reversal. Small action pieces will allow for deep personal work for some attendees.

Feb
9
Fri
DV Issues in Action Feb. 9th, 2018 @ Deb Gion's Office-Dobson Professional Plaza
Feb 9 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

This Continuing Education Workshop will explore introductory issues around Domestic Violence for those with limited exposure or experience.

Attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance for 3 hours.

API is a NAADAC Approved Continuing Education Provider – Number 152131

Workshop Goals
1. Satisfy requirements for continuing education for mental health professionals practicing in Arizona.
2. Build and strengthen professional relationships among attendees and trainers.
3. Facilitate personal and professional growth of attendees and trainers using psychodramatic and sociometric concepts and methods.
4. Provide a range of experiences, including fun, in a safe setting.

Objectives:
1. List risk factors for domestic violence.
2. List the warning signs of domestic violence.
3. Describe three levels of prevention and provide an example of each.
4. Discuss common patterns of abusive behavior.
5. Discuss mental health effects of domestic violence, including depression
and posttraumatic stress disorder in both adults and children.

Faculty:
Dr. Marlo Archer, CP, TEP, is a Co-Founder of the Arizona Psychodrama Institute, a licensed psychologist, a Trainer, Educator, Practitioner of psychodrama, and the 2013 recipient of the ASGPP’s Zerka T. Moreno Award. She has been providing Continuing Education to Professionals through API since 2012.

Debra Wingo Gion, LPC, PAT, CGP, is a co-founder of the Arizona Psychodrama Institute. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, has been a Certified Practitioner of Psychodrama for 25 years. She is also a nationally Certified Group Practitioner through the American Group Psychotherapy Association. She has worked in private practice settings, residential treatment centers and has worked in Canada with First Nations people as well as with the Gila River RBHA clients. She has been doing Trauma Recovery Work for 25 years, both individually and in groups. Debra incorporates her creativity, humor and calm, grounded manner in her work with clients and colleagues. She is excited to be enrolled in the Practitioner Applicant for Trainer in Psychodrama process to become a national trainer. Psychodrama students may receive up to 160 of their training hours from a PAT.

Registration for this workshop constitutes the following Informed Consent: I understand that this workshop is intended only as training, not as therapy. I am aware that psychodrama, sociometry, and group psychotherapy are powerful methods that must be used carefully. I understand that this is an experiential workshop, that is, I will be allowed and encouraged to participate actively. I understand that as a result of my participation, therapeutic issues for further exploration may be revealed and that it is my responsibility to seek professional services for therapy, if such a need should arise. Workshop leaders are available to make referrals to professionals in my area. I have also been informed that the workshop may be videotaped for Debra Wingo Gion’s Primary and Secondary TEP trainers to evaluate Debra’s teaching methods, areas of strength and to target opportunities for improvement. My identity will be held confidential and the video will only be viewed by the trainers. My registration for this workshop constitutes consent to be videotaped. My participation in this workshop additionally constitutes permission to participate in sociometric research that may eventually be reported in a professional journal, without my personally identifying information.

Here’s what people have said about API’s other Continuing Education Course Cultural Competency & Diversity and Ethics in Action

“The best workshop EVER on Cultural Competency & Ethics” – Carolyn Newsome, MA, LPC, LMFT, Phoenix

“This was one of the best workshops I have ever attended because the learning process was very interactive relevant to the people in this particular group” – Yasaman Parsi, LAC

“Marlo takes necessary topics needed for continuing education and makes them interesting, fun, and action-oriented” – Cristine Toel, MA, LAC

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