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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
23
Fri
Chaff from the Grain @ Mountain View Presbyterian Church
Jan 23 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Put the chaff aside and identify the key words in the therapy office more easily using Psychodramatic Methods to help you focus on your client’s process and patterns easily and quickly.

Faculty:
Debra Suskin Gion, LPC, CP; API Co-Founder; has been a counselor in private practice, psychodramatist, and trainer for over 29 years. She brings her appreciation of both the 45 minute therapy session and the focused psychodrama methodology to her work. She is now in private practice in Maricopa, Arizona.

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Feedback about one of Deb’s former workshops:
“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.

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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