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Instructors will direct a number of short and complete psychodramas, offering the opportunity to do personal work to a number of the participants. The opportunity exists for a number of other participants to do longer, complete psychodramas, potentially directed by advanced students with assistance from instructors.
Every effort will be made to allow those who want to do personal work to have an opportunity to be a protagonist in at least some short experiences. We are not able to guarantee that each participant will get to be a protagonist in a full psychodrama nor that each interested director will get to direct a full psychodrama, although every effort will be made to best meet the needs of the participants.
Twenty Five hours of training by PATs. (Practitioner Applicant for Trainer) will be provided. Psychodrama students may receive up to 160 of their training hours from PATs. API is an approved provider for NAADAC.
PREREQUISITE (Must have ONE)
1. A Completed Master’s in any field
2. 24 Hours of Psychodrama Training
3. Actively Enrolled in a Master’s Program in a Behavioral Health field
Begins Thursday, June 2nd 5:30pm
Ends Sunday, June 5th at 1:00pm
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’s 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 and NBCC.
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.
Suggested Reading: Acting-In by Adam Blatner, pages 1-95
Here’s what people said about Beginning Director’s Psychodrama Intensive (June, 2013)
“The workshops are well thought out and the modeling by the instructors is terrific. The instructors were honest, open and wonderfully real. Traning is hands on and help is always nearby when needed. Mistakes are considered and treated as learning opportunities. Marlo and Debbie were ‘in the moment’ and highly respectful of the trainees while they directed and did their own work. I loved it and give it my highest recommendation!” – Alan A., Phoenix.
“When working with AZ Psychodrama Institute, I leave with a sense that I experienced everything i could hope for. I have to believe that the method originator (Moreno) is very well represented by the heroic psychodramatists at API. There is a very strong heart & depth of knowledge within their trainers and training systems.” – Nick, MA Professional / Addiction Counseling
3 hours Ethics + 3 hours Cultural Competency & Diversity = 6 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 Adena & Marlo offer 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
Lunch is provided. Inform Organizer of any dietary requirements.
REGISTRATION CLOSED – FULL
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.
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.
Smartphones in Sessions: Transform Intrusion to Engagement (Part 1 & Part 2) – A full-day workshop using action methods in working with clients and their use of smart phones.
Explore, in action, situations that arise in sessions related to client use of smartphones (e.g., taking a call, texting, checking social media, showing photos or texts to the therapist). You’ll learn psychodramatic interventions to transform intrusions into engagement without taking on a shaming parental role. You’ll also have a safe place to process your own responses to smartphones and clients’ use of them in sessions. Limited to 30 participants.
This is one of the many spectacular sessions offered at the 48th 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, TEP, is a co-founder of the Arizona Psychodrama Institute, a psychodrama Trainer, Educator, and Practitioner, and the 2013 recipient of the American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama’s Zerka T. Moreno Award. She is additionally a licensed psychologist in private practice in Tempe, AZ.
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.”
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.
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:
Dr. Marlo Archer, CP, PAT, is a co-founder of the Arizona Psychodrama Institute, a licensed psychologist, a psychodrama Trainer, Educator, and Practitioner, and the 2013 recipient of the ASGPP Zerka T. Moreno Award.
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.
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
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, TEP, is a co-founder of the Arizona Psychodrama Institute, a licensed psychologist, a psychodrama Trainer, Educator, and Practitioner, and the 2013 recipient of the ASGPP Zerka T. Moreno Award.
2017 Conference Co-Chairs Mary Ann Bodnar, Uneeda Brewer, Jodi DeSciscio, Susan Mullins and Julie Wells
WELCOME YOU TO THE ASGPP 75th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary Conference, Navigating Waves of Change: Discovering and Celebrating our Hidden Treasures, held on the shores of beautiful Clearwater Beach. They invite you to come early, bring your family and enjoy a vacation before and after the conference! Clearwater is home to Winter, the famous dolphin from Dolphin Tale. Not too far away in Tampa is Busch Gardens, while St. Petersburg boasts the Dali Museum. And of course, there is the beach!
They plan to utilize the beautiful outdoor space for our president’s reception, the drumming circle and other activities. The Keynote and Plenary will both speak to the power of hidden treasures as we deepen our connection with one another and explore the importance of embracing our authentic selves.
While we are sad to have lost our beloved matriarch, Zerka Moreno, they have special events planned to honor her and celebrate her life.
CEs – ASGPP: National Registry of Certified Group Psychotherapists, Counselors (NBCC); Ce-Classes.com: CEs for Psychologists (APA); Social Workers (ASWB); Addiction Professionals (NAADAC); California and Texas Board Approvals;
The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling The entire conference (Thursday – Sunday) offers up to 34 hours toward CEs.
Begins Thursday, May 4th 9.30a
Ends Sunday, May 7th at 7:00pm
Featuring:
Session #50 PRIVILEGE IN ACTION by API STUDENT – James Pennington, MA, PLMHP, LAC, Heartland Family Service
Session #64 PASSING TONES: WHAT MUSIC (AND MUSICIANS) CAN REMIND THE WORLD ABOUT TENSION, CONFLICT, RESOLUTION, AND EVOLUTION by Anna Schaum, LPC, PAT,
Dramatic Changes, Portland, OR; and API STUDENT Adam Petty, LAC, CET II, ASGPP
Session #26 – THE CHILD AS SUBSTITUTE SPOUSE: NAMING AND VALIDATING EMOTIONAL INCEST by API Adjunct Faculty Adena Bank Lees, LCSW, BCETS, CP, Private Training and Consulting
Session #48 – SMARTPHONES IN SESSIONS: TRANSFORM INTRUSION TO ENGAGEMENT API Co-Founders Marlo Archer, PhD, TEP, & Grayce L. Gusmano, MMFT, LPC, CP, Private Practice. Additionally, Grayce is also serving on the Executive Council overseeing the Conference.
Session #2 – All Day Workshop ENCOUNTER WITH THE DIVINE and
Session #38 How to Have a Good Goodbye, both by API Supporter and Co-Founders Trainer Rebecca Walters, MS, LMHC, TEP, Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute, & MD Anderson Cancer Center University of Texas
Session #44 – PSYCHODRAMA IN INDIVIDUAL THERAPY by Sylvia Israel, LMFT, RDT/BCT, TEP, Bay Area Moreno Institute; California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS); and API Co-Founder Trainer Susan Powell, OTR, TEP, Centerwood Psychosocial Services and Psychodrama Training Institute
Session #21 – START WHERE YOU ARE – FIRST STEPS FOR ANY DIRECTOR by API Supporter and Consultant John Olesen, MA, TEP, Living Waters Institute, Bay Area Moreno Institute. At this conference John will also receive the Fellow Award.
Session #10 – Half Day Workshop MAKING MOVEMENT WHEN LIFE SEEMS STUCK by API Supporter Karen Carnabucci, MSS, LCSW, TEP, Private Practice, Author
Session #15 – MEDITATION TOOLS INTEGRATED WITH CLASSICAL PSYCHODRAMA: HEALING THE SPIRIT WITHIN by API Supporter, Saphira Linden, RDT/BCT, LCAT, TEP, Omega Transpersonal Drama Therapy and Psychodrama Program, Private Practice, and Daniel Wiener, PhD, LMFT, RDT/BCT, Central Connecticut State University, Rehearsals for Growth, LLC
Session #20 – LEARNING TO LOVE FAILURE by API Supporter Carol Frank, LPCC, RN, PAT, Private Practice, Albuquerque NM, Living Waters Institute, Santa Fe, NM; Sue Shaffer, LPCC, LCMHC, CP, Adams Center for Mind and Body in Burlington, Vermont
Session #28 – THE JUDGE WITHIN by API Supporter Jeanne Burger, EdD, LMFT, TEP, Private Practice, Director, Tidewater Psychodrama Group
API Supporter Mary Anna Palmer, LICSW, LMFT, TEP, is also serving on the Executive Council overseeing the Conference.
3 hours Ethics + 3 hours Cultural Competency & Diversity = 6 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 Adena & Marlo offer 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
Lunch is provided. Inform Organizer of any dietary requirements.
REGISTRATION CLOSED – FULL
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, TEP, is a co-founder of the Arizona Psychodrama Institute, a licensed psychologist, a Practitioner Applicant for Trainer in psychodrama, a Fellow of the ASPGG and the 2013 recipient of their Zerka T. Moreno Award.
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. Read her newest book: Covert Emotional Incest: The Hidden Sexual Abuse: A Story of Hope and Healing
3 hours Cultural Competency & Diversity + 3 hours Ethics = 6 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.
One Hour Break for Lunch on your own. You can bring a lunch to eat in the staff kitchen or go to a nearby restaurant. Please research your options before you arrive so we can start the afternoon promptly.
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. View behavior within a cultural context.
3. Use cultural knowledge to practice cultural skills.
4. Name and define general ethical principles.
5. Develop action plans for common ethical dilemmas.
Faculty:
Dr. Marlo Archer, CP, TEP, is a co-founder of the Arizona Psychodrama Institute, a licensed psychologist, a psychodrama Trainer, Educator, and Practitioner, a Fellow of the ASGPP and the 2013 recipient of the ASGPP Zerka T. Moreno Award.
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.
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
3 hours Cultural Competency & Diversity + 3 hours Ethics = 6 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.
One Hour Break for Lunch on your own. You can bring a lunch to eat in the staff kitchen or go to a nearby restaurant. Please research your options before you arrive so we can start the afternoon promptly.
REGISTER ONLINE – Available NOW
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. View behavior within a cultural context.
3. Use cultural knowledge to practice cultural skills.
4. Name and define general ethical principles.
5. Develop action plans for common ethical dilemmas.
In an effort to share this workshop with others, we’d like to video tape for marketing purposes and in an effort to share the results of this workshop with others, we may like to write up some aspect of it for a professional publication. Therefore, we offer the following for your consideration…
Registration for this workshop constitutes your consent to be videotaped. Participation in this workshop additionally constitutes your consent to participate in sociometric research that may eventually be reported in a professional journal, without your personally identifying information.
We hope you’ll still choose to join us!
Faculty:
Dr. Marlo Archer, CP, TEP, is a co-founder of the Arizona Psychodrama Institute, a licensed psychologist, a psychodrama Trainer, Educator, and Practitioner, a Fellow of the ASGPP and the 2013 recipient of the ASGPP Zerka T. Moreno Award.
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.
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
Thursday, June 4, from 5:30-8:30pm (3 hours)
Friday, June 5, from 9a-5p (8 hours)
Saturday, June 6, from 10a-6p (8 hours)
Sunday, June 7, from 8-9:30a & 10:30-3p (6 hours)
We will eat lunch together, paying separately, on Friday and Saturday at nearby restaurants. Check menus in advance to be sure your nutritional needs will be met and bring anything extra along you might need. (Note: Each participant will pay for his or her own lunches.)
Snacks will be provided on Thursday & Sunday, including mixed nuts, dried and fresh fruit, veggies & dip, and cheese & crackers (regular and gluten-free). Bring anything else you need.
Learning Objectives – Participants will:
1. Experience seasoned psychodrama directors.
2. Observe & Discuss live psychodrama key director choice points.
3. Recognize and Report elements of the psychodramatic spiral for finished psychodramas.
4. Describe a finished psychodrama, as a conserve, using the Canon of Creativity model.
5. Practice demonstrated elements with assistance and supervision.
Instructors will direct a number of short and complete psychodramas, offering the opportunity to do personal work to a number of the participants. The opportunity exists for a number of other participants to do longer, complete psychodramas, potentially directed by advanced students with assistance from instructors.
Every effort will be made to allow those who want to do personal work to have an opportunity to be a protagonist in at least some short experiences. We are not able to guarantee that each participant will get to be a protagonist in a full psychodrama nor that each interested director will get to direct a full psychodrama, although every effort will be made to best meet the needs of the participants.
Twenty Five hours of psychodrama training will be provided.
PREREQUISITE (Must have ONE)
1. A Completed Master’s in any field
2. 16 Hours of Psychodrama Training
3. Actively Enrolled in a Master’s Program in a Behavioral Health field
Faculty:
Dr. Marlo Archer, CP, TEP, is a co-founder of the Arizona Psychodrama Institute, a licensed psychologist, a Trainer, Educator, Practitioner (TEP) in psychodrama, a Fellow of the ASGPP, and the 2013 recipient of the ASGPP’s Zerka T. Moreno Award.
Debra Wingo Gion, LPC, CP, CGP is a co-founder of the Arizona Psychodrama Institute. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, has been a Certified Practitioner of Psychodrama for over 25 years and is a Practitioner Applicant for Trainer in psychodrama. 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.
Suggested Reading: Acting-In by Adam Blatner, pages 1-95
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. API adheres to multiple codes of ethics and seeks to reduce your risks.
I understand that it is API’s intent to provide high-quality, interactive training based on the most current information available, revising workshop content at least yearly. It is, however, up to each attendee to independently evaluate the accuracy and utility of the presented materials. The proposed content of each API course is limited to the stated Learning Objectives.
I have also been informed that the workshop will be videotaped for training purposes. My identity will be held confidential and the video will only be viewed by trainers of facilitators or by fellow workshop attendees, with an API trainer. My registration for this workshop constitutes consent to be videotaped. My participation in this workshop additionally constitutes permission to participate in research that may eventually be reported in a professional journal, without my personally identifying information.
Minimum of 5 registrants by 5/19/20 needed to hold the workshop. Prompt and generous refunds given to any who register for a workshop that fails to meet minimum registration.
Here’s what people said about Beginning Director’s Psychodrama Intensive (June, 2013)
“The workshops are well thought out and the modeling by the instructors is terrific. The instructors were honest, open and wonderfully real. Training is hands on and help is always nearby when needed. Mistakes are considered and treated as learning opportunities. Marlo and Debbie were ‘in the moment’ and highly respectful of the trainees while they directed and did their own work. I loved it and give it my highest recommendation!” – Alan A., Phoenix.
“When working with AZ Psychodrama Institute, I leave with a sense that I experienced everything i could hope for. I have to believe that the method originator (Moreno) is very well represented by the heroic psychodramatists at API. There is a very strong heart & depth of knowledge within their trainers and training systems.” – Nick, MA Professional / Addiction Counseling