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

DATE, TIME AND LOCATION:
December 6-7 2025
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Saturday and Sunday

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 November 5) – no CEs

(Discounted rate available if paid via Zelle, Venmo or check)
$515 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.

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.