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Dear Action Therapy Lovers!
Welcome to the 5th edition of the Seasonal Newsletter for the New England Chapter of the American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama.
This seasonal newsletter includes information about upcoming psychodrama and drama therapy offerings, a Service Spotlight highlighting the work of a New England practitioner, a Vintage Moreno video, as well as articles and announcements relevant to the field.
Please feel free to contribute your offerings and/or announcements. And, you're invited to join the Psychodrama Boston Facebook Group for community sharing including offerings.
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The Psychodrama OPEN SESSION
is instructional, experiential and low key - a great way to experience the greatness of Psychodrama within a safe setting. Though therapeutic value is often felt from the experience, Open Sessions are not psychotherapy sessions and the director is not present in the role of psychotherapist. The purpose of the Open Session is for participants to experience the Psychodramatic method as an introduction. All experience levels are welcome.
Next Open Session: September 15, 2017
Guest Director for September, Joel Gluck, MEd, RDT
Organized by Maria Mellano. Held at The Arlington Center at 369 Mass Ave, Arlington, MA, 02474, 781 316 0282 from 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. Cost is $15.00 at the door by cash or check made out to the Arlington Center.
***UPCOMING OPEN SESSIONS at The Arlington Center: October 20, November 10, December 15
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SUPPORT LOCAL PLAYBACK THEATER
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True Story Theater is bringing your stories to life!
True Story Theater performs and teaches a style of improvisation theater called Playback Theatre in which audience or group members tell stories from their lives and watch them enacted on the spot. By inviting people to share their stories and transforming them spontaneously into theater, True Story Theater mission promotes social healing. Their events create a respectful atmosphere where every voice can be heard and any story told - however ordinary or extraordinary, difficult or joyful.
True Story Theater offers audiences fresh perspectives, deeper connections, and a renewed appreciation for our common humanity. For a complete list of events, classes and performances.
Next Playback Theatre Drop-in Class - Saturday, Oct 7, 3-5pm
Location: Home Studio in Arlington. All welcome!
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DRAMA THERAPY PRACTICE GROUP
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The Drama Therapy Practice Group (DTPG) is a supportive space for expressive arts professionals to practice and create. It happens on a semi monthly basis near Arlington Center. If you would like more information about the group or to attend, please contact Peter Kovner at
PKovner@gmail.com
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OMEGA THEATER
Offers professional training in Psychodrama, Transpersonal Drama Therapy & Transformational Theater Arts. Individual, group & family counseling services, supervision and consultation are also available. Omega Theater has been evolving its' artistic healing work for over five decades. New fall dates of upcoming courses & events.
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Saphira Linden, MA, RDT-BCT, LCAT, T.E.P.
Happy 50th Anniversary to Omega Theater!
Artistic Director, Omega Theater/Theater Workshop Boston (since 1967), Co-Director Omega Transpersonal Drama Therapy Certificate Program. She is regarded as a pioneer in drama therapy. Ms. Linden is adjunct faculty, Lesley University, awarded 1st Teaching Excellence award NADTA, 'fellow' of ASGPP, and studied with the Morenos, late 1960s &1970s. Created numerous award winning plays. Her artistic work, subject of half hour film, PBS series, Artists In America. Trained hundreds of professionals in the arts, mental health, education, organizations/corporations. She is a Transpersonal psychotherapist, Management consultant, Sufi meditation teacher/ guide, since 1971. Private practice. Author of numerous articles, chapters about her work. She is editor & contributing author of THE HEART AND SOUL OF PSYCHOTHERAPY: A TRANSPERSONAL APPROACH THROUGH THEATER ARTS-Drama Therapy, Psychodrama, Transformational Theater, Trafford Press, 2013
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THERAPEUTIC THEATER: TRAINING - ZOOMING IN ON PSYCHODRAMA & SOCIOMETRY PRACTICE IN BOSTON:
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An opportunity to
Zoom In on Psychodrama and Sociometry Practice
in an experiential workshop led by Maria Mellano, LICSW, CP and Michael Gross, PhD, CADC-CAS,CP, PAT. This workshop is for those interested in learning how to apply these experiential methods in their work with individuals, couples, families and groups.
DATE: Friday October 20th and Saturday October 21st
9:30 to 5:30 both days at 112 Water Street, Suite 202, Boston, MA 02109
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TRAUMA-INFORMED EXPERIENTIAL THERAPY GROUP RUN BY
DR. STEVEN DUROST in NH
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This series of workshops will use action methods to explore, identify and concretized participant's sense of self esteem, self confidence and self-love through the lens of self-compassion. In this manner, a safe environment for trauma recovery is formed and healing becomes spontaneous. 8 Fridays: 6:00 - 7:45 p.m. starting 9/15/2017. $120 if paid in advance. Get $20 off with each person you bring! Register at:
stevendurost@castlecreate.com
or 603-625-0010. Session will be held at C.R.E.A.T.E! 141 Union St, Manchester, NH 03103
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EXPERIENTIAL THERAPY FOR CLINICIANS RUN BY DR. STEVEN DUROST in NH
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Experiential Therapy methods are for all clinicians. They engage the body slowly and safely moving the participants in a controlled manner to a deeper understanding of self, greater self-esteem and self-compassion. When safety, skills and support are in place, trauma work can be done and deep body-based healing can happen. This workshop series will help clinician increase their effectiveness with clients by adding action-based interventions to their therapeutic toolbox. 8 Fridays: 8:00 - 9:45 p.m starting 9/15/2017. $120 if paid in advance. Get $20 off with each person you bring! Register at: stevendurost@castlecreate.com or 603-625-0010. Session will be held at C.R.E.A.T.E! 141 Union St, Manchester, NH 03103
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PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES IN PSYCHODRAMA AND DRAMA THERAPY - Offered by Omega Theater in Boston
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Current Approaches
November 10 - 12, 2017
This course is an introduction to Psychodrama and Drama Therapy, offering the learner the historical and philosophical foundations of the field as well as its sources in theatre and counseling/psychotherapy. Numerous current theories and principles will be explored through lecture, discussion, readings and experiential learning. Students will facilitate various training exercises using these various approaches. Participants in this professional training will gain a rich understanding of how creativity and creative process builds an integrative foundation for healing, transformation, human development and spiritual practice.
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NARRADRAMA WITH PAM DUNNE - Offered by Omega Theater in Boston
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October 31, 2017 (can count towards the above course or be taken separately)
9:30am - 5:30pm
This interactive workshop offers creative ways to get started in using narradrama, exploring the eight-step narradrama process and providing students with the tools to take these methods into their own life and work.
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PROFESSIONAL GROUP SUPERVISION IN PSYCHODRAMA AND DRAMA THERAPY - Offered by Omega Theater in Boston
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1. Sept. 9
2. Oct. 7
3. Nov. 4
4. Dec.2
Our certificate program is designed to meet the standards of the North American Drama Therapy Association (NADTA) as an 'Alternative Track Training' program that can lead towards a credential as a RDT-Registered Drama Therapist through the NADTA. It is also designed with opportunities for Psychodrama students to earn hours toward the ASGPP Board of Examiners requirements toward the CP-Certified Practitioner.
Call (617) 522-8300 for information and to register for the fall series.
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EMERGING STRONGER IN A TIME OF GREAT CHANGE - Offered by Ed Schreiber
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Sociatry Training, Education and the Skill of Mindful-Attunement
For groups, organizations, and individuals.
Taught by
Edward Schreiber, TEP
The program is part of GROWING A NEW HEART, a not-for-profit Consortium of Trainers.
For more information, contact
Phone: 413 695 6557
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J. L. Moreno, M.D. / Therapeutic Theater
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| Historical footage of J.L. Moreno conducting psychodrama |
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PSYCHODRAMA CONFERENCE - SAVE THE DATE
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76th ASGPP Annual Conference April 19th to 22nd, 2018 at the Crown Plaza North Dallas, Texas: Expanding Horizons, Using Action Methods to Join All Humanity.
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38th Annual NADTA Conference in Danvers, MA this Fall
October 26 - 29, 2017
Location: Double Tree by Hilton Boston North Shore. Danvers, Massachusetts.
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UPCOMING CONFERENCES / NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
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Find psychodrama workshops, training seminars and events facilitated by the ASGPP, its members and chapters.
More info here.
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As an ASGPP member, you are part of a group of creative people inspired by a common vision and passion. Membership represents a commitment to ASGPP's purposes and standards and is not an endorsement of professional competence.
Learn more about the society! |
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The National Coalition of Creative Art Therapies Associations, Inc.
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