January 6th, 2018
Dear Action Therapy Lovers!

Welcome to the 8th edition of the Seasonal Newsletter for the New England Psychodrama Community 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.

Wishing you well,
Maria Mellano
SERVICE SPOTLIGHT
Jennie Kristel
Jennie Kristel
Jennie Kristel
Since high school,
Jennie knew that she wanted to integrate the arts and therapy in her life work. 
As an artist and therapist, she has evolved her work into an integrated model of  Expressive Arts, Energy work, Reiki and Healing .  
 
Jennie is a teacher, at Lesley University and internationally, since 2003. Jennie is a professional artist specializing in printmaking.  And, she offers Playback Theater workshops. 
 
She is also a practicing Buddhist, and a Jew raised in the shadows of the Holocaust. 
 

ONGOING OFFERINGS
OPEN PSYCHODRAMA SESSIONS
 
Next Open Session: January 19th, 2018

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.

  Click here for more information

Organized by Maria Mellano, LICSW, Certified Psychodramatist.

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.

*2018 Spring Dates:
February 16th
March 23rd
April 27th
May 18th
SUPPORT LOCAL PLAYBACK THEATER  
 
True Story Theater is bringing your stories to life!

Next Playback Theatre Drop-in Class - January 20, 2018

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.

Location:
Home Studio in Arlington. All welcome!
Contact: [email protected]
for more info.
DRAMA THERAPY PRACTICE GROUP 

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 [email protected]
SPECIAL OFFERINGS
LIFE WORK TRANSFORMATION INTENSIVE offered by Maria Mellano, LICSW, Certified Psychodramatist
 
DATES: February 24th and 25th.  

This #LifeWorkTransformation intensive program is a deep dive into self and professional growth focused around the 4 pillars of Prosperity, emPowerment, Creativity and Vision. 2 full days of powerful, creative work focused on your relationship with money.  A one on one session prior to the intensive focused on your Sacred Money Archetype Reading and intention setting for the intensive.  Membership in a 12 week mentoring group designed for accountability and support in achieving your visioning outcomes from the intensive.  
 
LOCATION: Boston

More info here.
OMEGA THEATER OFFERING #1:

DRAMA THERAPY AND PSYCHODRAMA FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS
 
Date: January 12-15, 2018

The purpose of this course is to learn the therapeutic uses of drama as applied to the differing needs of special populations. Students will learn in depth about the developmental and clinical psychological needs of a range of populations and how to adapt drama therapy techniques to their treatment. This course teaches the application of the full range of drama therapy modalities including psychodrama and transformational theater techniques to a wide variety of populations with the intention that students learn to become skilled in working therapeutically with a variety of different populations and situations professionally.
This course is taught by a faculty of many experienced drama therapist and psychodramatists who have worked with the populations about which they are teaching.
OMEGA THEATER OFFERING #2:  
 
ADVANCED PSYCHODRAMA TRAINING INTENSIVE for people of all levels of experience.  
 
Date: March 9-12, 2018
Offered by: 

Saphira Linden
Maria Mellano 
 
For more info:  www.omegatheater.org,  
617 522-8300, 617 522-4181 or  [email protected]
 
REGISTER TODAY by going to Omega's Theater's website by clicking here. Then, click on to the course offered. That will take you to the registration page and full description of the course. 
A VINTAGE MORENO TASTER
MEET THE IMPROMPTU MAN
 
Book trailer for "Impromptu Man: J.L. Moreno and the Origins of Psychodrama
 
IN THIS ISSUE
JOIN ASGPP
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!
CONFERENCES
PSYCHODRAMA!
 
ASGPP's 2018  
76th Annual
  CONFERENCE 
 
Register NOW!!!   

April 19th-22nd, 2018
Dallas, Texas

DRAMA THERAPY!
 
NADTA'S 2018
39th ANNUAL CONFERENCE

October 25th-28th, 2018
Kansas City, MO

UPCOMING CONFERENCES / NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

Find psychodrama workshops, training seminars and events facilitated by the ASGPP, its members and chapters.

SISTER ORGANIZATIONS
The National Coalition of Creative Art Therapies Associations, Inc.
www.nccata.org
North American Drama Therapy Association (NADTA)
www.nadta.org
The American Art Therapy Association (AATA)
American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA)
The National Association for Poetry Therapy (NAPT)
The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
DONATE TO BOUGHTON PLACE


Boughton Place and the home of the historical and original Moreno stage has been the site of countless life changing dramas for decades. Boughton Place is in desperate need of our assistance for upgrades and repairs. To continue to be a space for magical offerings, consider donating today. Any amount is more than appreciated. 

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STAY CONNECTED
Maria Mellano, LICSW, Certified Psychodramatist
Therapist, Coach and Trainer
 
PO Box 961186, Boston, MA 02196| 857 284 7237
 

#BringTherapytoLife
#LifeWorkTransformation