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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.
This ongoing group is a place for up to 15 Mental or Allied Health professionals, interns, or students to learn psychodrama experientially. Sessions may include action techniques such as Social Atom, Diamond of Opposites, and Future Projection, as well as other psychodramatic activities including warm-ups, full psychodramas, and sharing. This training group is co-Facilitated by API Faculty Marlo Archer, Grayce Gusmano, Deb Wingo Gion, Adena Bank Lees, and Pat Ashbrook.
Three hours of training by a P.A.T. (Practitioner Applicant for Trainer) will be provided each session. Psychodrama students may receive up to 160 of their training hours from a P.A.T.
Marlo Archer is an approved provider for NAADAC, NBCC, & NRCGP.
Download Registration Form and Mail Payment OR PAY ONLINE NOW
This group meets on the FIRST AND THIRD Fridays of each month.
This ongoing group is a place for up to 15 Mental or Allied Health professionals, interns, or students to learn psychodrama experientially. Sessions may include action techniques such as Social Atom, Diamond of Opposites, and Future Projection, as well as other psychodramatic activities including warm-ups, full psychodramas, and sharing. This training group is co-Facilitated by API Faculty Marlo Archer, Grayce Gusmano, Deb Wingo Gion, Adena Bank Lees, and Pat Ashbrook.
Three hours of training by a P.A.T. (Practitioner Applicant for Trainer) will be provided each session. Psychodrama students may receive up to 160 of their training hours from a P.A.T.
Marlo Archer is an approved provider for NAADAC, NBCC, & NRCGP.
Download Registration Form and Mail Payment OR PAY ONLINE NOW
This group meets on the FIRST AND THIRD Fridays of each month.
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
This ongoing group is a place for up to 15 Mental or Allied Health professionals, interns, or students to learn psychodrama experientially. Sessions may include action techniques such as Social Atom, Diamond of Opposites, and Future Projection, as well as other psychodramatic activities including warm-ups, full psychodramas, and sharing. This training group is co-Facilitated by API Faculty Marlo Archer, Grayce Gusmano, Deb Wingo Gion, Adena Bank Lees, and Pat Ashbrook.
Three hours of training by a P.A.T. (Practitioner Applicant for Trainer) will be provided each session. Psychodrama students may receive up to 160 of their training hours from a P.A.T.
Marlo Archer is an approved provider for NAADAC, NBCC, & NRCGP.
Download Registration Form and Mail Payment OR PAY ONLINE NOW
This group meets on the FIRST AND THIRD Fridays of each month.
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.
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
There will be a 90-minute break for lunch. Students are encouraged to pack a bag lunch, think about lunch plans before arriving, or order lunch to be provided by API to enable the prompt start of the afternoon session.
2013 Dates
Saturday April 27th – PAY ONLINE NOW or Download Registration and Mail Payment
Sunday July 14th – REGISTER ONLINE
Sunday September 15th – REGISTER ONLINE
Saturday November 16th – REGISTER ONLINE
2014 Dates
Monday January 20 (Dr. MLK Jr. Day)
Saturday March 22
Sunday May 18
Sunday July 13
Saturday September 20
Tuesday November 11 (Veterans Day)
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.
Here’s what people are saying about Basics of Psychodrama (January, 2013)
“Dr. Archer put on a fantastic workshop, it was informative and simplified so that I had no trouble understanding the concepts behind each psychodrama exercise and how they relate to the client. I plan to use these new tools I learned to help with the healing process of my own clients” – John McLean, MAPC
Room is not included. Get a discount by mentioning you are with API
It is recommended, but not required, that you stay onsite.
Book directly through:
Embassy Suites Phoenix – Scottsdale
602-765-5800
(Your room includes a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and an evening snack and beverage reception)
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-Eight hours of training by a P.A.T. (Practitioner Applicant for Trainer) will be provided. Psychodrama students may receive up to 160 of their training hours from a P.A.T. Marlo Archer is an approved provider for NAADAC & NBCC.
PREREQUISITES (Must have Two)
1) Minimum of 24 hours’ Psychodrama training
2) A degree in a Behavioral Health Field
3) Attendance at previous API workshop
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. She is excited to have just applied to work on her Practitioner Applicant for Trainer in Psychodrama to become a national Trainer.
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
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
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