Shame forms over time due to emotional injuries that occur during our developmental process, and can impact every area of our lives.  Because shame is a foundational wound, and lies at the core of all dis-ease, it can inhibit our capacity to engage in healthy relationships – including our relationship with ourselves – and be very challenging to fully heal.

Because psychodrama works on all levels – emotional, somatic and spiritual – it allow us to tap into what words alone can’t capture, leading to deeper healing.  Through role training – we can have a felt sense of new beliefs and behaviors, leading to long lasting change.

In this didactic and experiential training, participants will be taught the origins of shame, from a psychodramatic developmental process perspective, and learn specific somatic and action based techniques and tools – such as sociometry and psychodrama –  that can help us eradicate shame, set clear boundaries and develop a healthier sense of self.

DATE, TIME AND LOCATION:
February 8-9, 2025
9:30 am – 5:30 pm both days

New Directions for Women
2280 University Drive, Suite 104
Newport Beach, CA  92660

FEE:
(Discounted rate available if paid via Zelle, Venmo or check)
$443 Early Bird Regular rate (if registered and paid by January 15) – no CEs

(Discounted rate available if paid via Zelle, Venmo or check)
$515 Standard rate (if registered and paid AFTER January 15) – no CEs

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER:
Please e-mail actioninstituteassistant@gmail.com or call 310-909-9780.

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).

Please visit the bottom of our Calendar of Events page for information on special needs accommodation, our cancellation/grievance policy, and course completion document issuance.

COVID POLICIES:
Participants are asked to bring rapid Covid tests each day of the workshop and to arrive at least 15 minutes in advance of group to take the test before we start the workshop, or complete the test at home and bring it with you to provide proof you tested negative.  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. Please note, Covid vaccination is no longer required to attend in person trainings.

If there is reason to believe it 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

POLICY ON SUBSTANCE USE
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.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
1.  Participants will be able to identify at least 2 contributing factors to the development of shame.
2.  Participants will be able to identify at least 2 sociometry tools to help heal shame.
3.  Participants will be able to identify at least 2 psychodrama tools to help heal shame.
4.  Participants will be able to identify at least 2 areas in the body that store shame.|
5.  Participants will be able to identify at least 2 somatic tools to help heal shame.
6.  Participants will be able to identify at least 2 action based tools for boundary setting.