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May
15
Thu
N.E.S.T. – Networking to Energize Stressed Therapists @ Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort
May 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Offered by Sierra Tucson and Arizona Psychodrama Institute

Creative, fun, energizing networking event for Valley Professionals that will give you skills you can use in sessions and in your own lives. After a brief period of milling about, participants will be directed in exercises specifically designed to build relationships, reveal participants’ strengths, talents, and interests; and allow for the sharing of resources and opportunities in our professional community.

Arizona Psychodrama Institute was founded by:
Dr. Marlo Archer, PAT; Grayce L. Gusmano, LPC, CP; & Deb Wingo Gion, LPC, CGP, PAT

Aug
17
Sun
Southwestern School for Behavioral Health Studies Workshop @ Southwestern School for Behavioral Health Studies
Aug 17 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Collective Wisdom of Addicts: Utilizing Psychodrama to Harness Resources for Recovery – A full-day workshop using action methods in working with clients with substance and process addictions.

This is one of the many spectacular sessions offered at the 46th Annual Southwestern School for Behavioral Health Studies. A great way to get your continuing education in the splendor of the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson.

Faculty:
Adena Bank Lees, LCSW, LISAC, BCETS, CP, 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 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

Offered as Written Feedback to Marlo from Southwestern School Presentation August, 2012:

“awesome”

“I will use these tools in my clinical practice”

“Liked getting into groups – learned a lot!”

“Marlo brought a fresh & clear presentation & reminder to be intentional as a counselor to
evaluate and consider strengths and encourage the client to construct clear plans and the
power of decision. Fun group activity.”

Nov
20
Thu
N.E.S.T. – Networking to Energize Stressed Therapists @ Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort
Nov 20 @ 5:45 pm – 8:00 pm

Offered by Sierra Tucson and Arizona Psychodrama Institute

Creative, fun, energizing networking event for Valley Professionals that will give you skills you can use in sessions and in your own lives. After a brief period of milling about, participants will be directed in exercises specifically designed to build relationships, reveal participants’ strengths, talents, and interests; and allow for the sharing of resources and opportunities in our professional community.

Check in and help yourself to refreshments at 5:45pm. Facilitated activities begin at 6:00.

To facilitate connections, unless we hear otherwise, the e-mail address and phone number you use when you register will be shared with all other attendees after you attend the event. You will also receive future e-mailings from Sierra Tucson and Arizona Psychodrama Institute.

Arizona Psychodrama Institute was founded by:
Dr. Marlo Archer, PAT; Grayce L. Gusmano, LPC, CP; & Deb Wingo Gion, LPC, CGP, PAT

Jan
4
Sun
Cultural Competency & Diversity and Ethics in Action – Tucson @ Caritas Healing Center
Jan 4 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

4 hours Ethics + 3 hours Cultural Competency & Diversity = 7 hours of fun!
Please note that this a one-day workshop that is also being offered on other days in other locations. You only need to register for one each licensure renewal period.

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.

REGISTER 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, 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.

Jan
11
Sun
Cultural Competency & Diversity and Ethics in Action – Tucson @ Caritas Healing Center
Jan 11 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

4 hours Ethics + 3 hours Cultural Competency & Diversity = 7 hours of fun!
Please note that this a one-day workshop that is also being offered on other days in other locations. You only need to register for one each licensure renewal period.

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

REGISTER ONLINE NOW

Workshop Goals
1. Satisfy requirements for continuing education in cultural Competence & diversity and ethics 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:
Upon Completion of this Workshop, Participants will be able to:
1. define cultural competence.
2. name and describe components of cultural competence.
3. engage in self-assessment, acknowledge and understand their own cultures and cultural differences.
4. view behavior within a cultural context.
5. use cultural knowledge to practice cultural skills.
6. name and define general ethical principles.
7. evaluate ethical dilemmas based on professional ethical standards.
8. develop action plans for common ethical dilemmas.
9. identify personal issues that may cloud ethical judgment.
10. name resources to consult for advice on ethical issues.

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.

Mar
15
Sun
SOLD OUT – Cultural Competency & Diversity and Ethics in Action – Phoenix/Tempe @ Inner-Work Counseling
Mar 15 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

4 hours Ethics + 3 hours Cultural Competency & Diversity = 7 hours of fun!
Please note that this a one-day workshop that is also being offered on other days in other locations. You only need to register for one each licensure renewal period.

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.

REGISTER ONLINE NOW

Workshop Goals
1. Satisfy requirements for continuing education in cultural Competence & diversity and ethics 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:
Upon Completion of this Workshop, Participants will be able to:
1. define cultural competence.
2. name and describe components of cultural competence.
3. engage in self-assessment, acknowledge and understand their own cultures and cultural differences.
4. view behavior within a cultural context.
5. use cultural knowledge to practice cultural skills.
6. name and define general ethical principles.
7. evaluate ethical dilemmas based on professional ethical standards.
8. develop action plans for common ethical dilemmas.
9. identify personal issues that may cloud ethical judgment.
10. name resources to consult for advice on ethical issues.

Faculty:
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.

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.

Mar
22
Sun
Cultural Competency & Diversity and Ethics in Action – Phoenix/Tempe @ Inner-Work Counseling
Mar 22 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

4 hours Ethics + 3 hours Cultural Competency & Diversity = 7 hours of fun!
Please note that this a one-day workshop that is also being offered on other days in other locations. You only need to register for one each licensure renewal period.

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.

REGISTER ONLINE NOW

Workshop Goals
1. Satisfy requirements for continuing education in cultural Competence & diversity and ethics 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:
Upon Completion of this Workshop, Participants will be able to:
1. define cultural competence.
2. name and describe components of cultural competence.
3. engage in self-assessment, acknowledge and understand their own cultures and cultural differences.
4. view behavior within a cultural context.
5. use cultural knowledge to practice cultural skills.
6. name and define general ethical principles.
7. evaluate ethical dilemmas based on professional ethical standards.
8. develop action plans for common ethical dilemmas.
9. identify personal issues that may cloud ethical judgment.
10. name resources to consult for advice on ethical issues.

Faculty:
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.

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.

Aug
23
Sun
Ethically Sound Experiential Interventions for Trauma and Self-Injury @ Southwestern School for Behavioral Health Studies
Aug 23 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Ethically Sound Experiential Interventions for Trauma and Self-Injury – A full-day workshop using action methods in working with clients with self-injurious behaviors.

This is one of the many spectacular sessions offered at the 47th Annual Southwestern School for Behavioral Health Studies. A great way to get your continuing education in the splendor of the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson.

Faculty:
Adena Bank Lees, LCSW, LISAC, BCETS, CP, 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 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

Feedback about Psychodrama 1:1 (November & December, 2012)

“Adena & Marlo do a fantastic job of making learning fun and memorable. Their workshop not only provided me with valuable new techniques I can use with my clients; they gave me a chance to connect with others in a meaningful way and EXPERIENCE first hand the power of psychodrama!” – Karen Olson, Tucson

Feedback about Cultural Competency & Diversity and Ethics in Action (January, 2015)

“Great way to present ethics & cultural diversity – more interesting & fun than any other class I’ve ever taken” – Roberta J. Zatkowsky, LAC, MSC, MS

Jan
10
Sun
Cultural Competency & Diversity and Ethics in Action – Tucson – 1-10-16 @ Caritas Healing Center
Jan 10 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

4 hours Ethics + 3 hours Cultural Competency & Diversity = 7 hours of fun reviewing the general concepts you learned to earn your license to practice mental health in the State of Arizona and staying abreast of new developments since your last renewal.

Please note that this a one-day workshop that is also being offered on other days in other locations. You only need to register for one each licensure renewal period.

Here’s what participants have said about Cultural Competency & Diversity and Ethics in Action (2015)

“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

“Great way to present ethics & cultural diversity – more interesting & fun than any other class I’ve ever taken” – Roberta J. Zatkowsky, LAC, MSC, MS

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

REGISTER ONLINE NOW

This workshop is approved by the AZ Chapter of NASW for a total of 7 contact hours. (Certification number 3051.) This certification requires us to send NASW-AZ a list of attendees and the number of CE hours awarded to each attendee after the workshop is complete.

API is approved by NAADAC to offer CE’s. Provider #152131.

Workshop Goals
1. Satisfy requirements for continuing education in cultural Competence & diversity and ethics 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:
Upon Completion of this Workshop, Participants will be able to:
1. define cultural competence.
2. name and describe components of cultural competence.
3. engage in self-assessment, acknowledge and understand their own cultures and cultural differences.
4. view behavior within a cultural context.
5. use cultural knowledge to practice cultural skills.
6. name and define general ethical principles.
7. evaluate ethical dilemmas based on professional ethical standards.
8. develop action plans for common ethical dilemmas.
9. identify personal issues that may cloud ethical judgment.
10. name resources to consult for advice on ethical issues.

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.

Jan
17
Sun
Cultural Competency & Diversity and Ethics in Action – Tucson – 1-17-16 @ Caritas Healing Center
Jan 17 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

4 hours Ethics + 3 hours Cultural Competency & Diversity = 7 hours of fun reviewing the general concepts you learned to earn your license to practice mental health in the State of Arizona and staying abreast of new developments since your last renewal.
Please note that this a one-day workshop that is also being offered on other days in other locations. You only need to register for one each licensure renewal period.

Here’s what participants have said about Cultural Competency & Diversity and Ethics in Action (2015)

“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

“Great way to present ethics & cultural diversity – more interesting & fun than any other class I’ve ever taken” – Roberta J. Zatkowsky, LAC, MSC, MS

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

REGISTER ONLINE NOW

This workshop is approved by the AZ Chapter of NASW for a total of 7 contact hours. (Certification number 3051.) This certification requires us to send NASW-AZ a list of attendees and the number of CE hours awarded to each attendee after the workshop is complete.

API is approved by NAADAC to offer CE’s. Provider #152131.

Workshop Goals
1. Satisfy requirements for continuing education in cultural Competence & diversity and ethics 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:
Upon Completion of this Workshop, Participants will be able to:
1. define cultural competence.
2. name and describe components of cultural competence.
3. engage in self-assessment, acknowledge and understand their own cultures and cultural differences.
4. view behavior within a cultural context.
5. use cultural knowledge to practice cultural skills.
6. name and define general ethical principles.
7. evaluate ethical dilemmas based on professional ethical standards.
8. develop action plans for common ethical dilemmas.
9. identify personal issues that may cloud ethical judgment.
10. name resources to consult for advice on ethical issues.

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.

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