Working With Individuals and Couples Using Action

While experiential therapies like psychodrama and sociometry are typically a group method, they can be highly effective modalities when working with individuals and couples. In this training workshop, for professionals only, participants will be taught specific action methods techniques, such as sociometry, doubling and role reversal, that can aid in the engagement process, help individuals and couples build trust, deepen affect and shift behavior to create a more meaningful life.

Because there will not be auxiliaries – or role players – available to play other people or parts of self, we will specifically explore techniques that allow for a full psychodramatic experience while working with these limitations.  We will explore how to utilize yourself as a therapist, and how to best not take on transference in the process.

We will focus on issues such as:

Using props and chairs (in lieu of people) to represent other people or parts of self
Using doubling and role reversal effectively
Using art making and writing exercises that can be explored in action
Dealing with transference and countertransference issues
Emotional expansion and containment skills
Working within limited time frames

FEE

(Discounted rate available if paid via Zelle, Venmo or check)
$444 Early Bird Regular rate (if registered and paid by November 5) – no CEs

(Discounted rate available if paid via Zelle, Venmo or check)
$516 Standard rate (if registered and paid AFTER November 5) – no CEs

There is an additional $10 charge for CEUs for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, CAADAC/CCAPP, CET or Psychodrama.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

Course meets the qualifications for a total of 14.0 hours of continuing education credit for California LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. CAMFT approved CE Provider #1000127. Provider approved by CCAPP-EI, Provider Number 2N-10-135-0226 for 14.0 CEHs. Approved for 14.0 CEHs for Psychodrama, and for Experiential Professionals (ISEP).

Visit the Policies & Procedures page for cancelation/grievance policies, educational goals, special needs accommodation, fees for CEUs and information regarding course completion documents issuance.

COVID POLICIES

Due to the on-going Covid-19 epidemic, participants are asked to bring rapid Covid tests each day in time to complete the test before we start the workshop, or complete the test prior to arriving, and bring your test as proof of a negative result. If anyone either tests positive for Covid-19 or has illness symptoms, we ask that you not return for the remainder of the workshop and a credit will be given towards a future workshop for time missed.

If there is reason to believe your test is a false positive (which studies show are rare), you can get a PCR test and may be allowed to return to the workshop with:

• a negative test
• no symptoms
• a willingness to wear a medical grade mask (N-95, KN-95, KF-94, or surgical)
• other group participants feel comfortable with this

General mask requirements for the workshop will be dependent on local ordinance and communicated prior to group.

PLEASE NOTE

We also request that all workshops and trainings be scent-free (other than pure essential oils). Many people have allergies to such substances and we appreciate your abstaining from wearing any perfumes or colognes while participating (essential oils are ok).

Since many people have allergies to pet hair and dander, please be mindful of wearing clothing that is as free of these as possible, so as not to cause an allergic reaction in others.

There is no eating permitted in group (this includes mints, gum, etc), as it can be distracting to you and fellow group members.

SUBSTANCE USE POLICY

If you are in substance abuse recovery, you must have at least 1 year of continuous sobriety.  It is also required that all non-recovering participants abstain from alcohol and non-prescribed substances for the duration of this training, as well as the 48 hours prior to workshop commencement. This will aid in being present for the personal work and learning.