The
Psychodrama Institute of Melbourne provides training, supervision and personal
and professional development courses in group leadership, psychotherapy,
counselling, staff development and organizational consultancy.
At its core is the sociometric principles of Dr. J. L.
Moreno. The
founder and director of the Institute is Sue Daniel.
Training Program:
The aim of the training is to develop theoretical knowledge and practical ability in the methods of psychodrama, sociometry, sociodrama, role training and group work through informal lectures, discussion, reading, writing and supervised practice, in open and closed groups. The training will suit professional people in such fields as counselling, psychiatry, psychotherapy, psychology, social work, education, pastoral care, welfare, the arts, health, and organizational and staff development.
Click here for the 2010 Training Program
Methodology:
The
experiential method interwoven with theoretical knowledge is at the core of the
program. This method involves the
student actively experiencing the emotional and sensory impact associated with
participation and involvement in a situation, while experiencing full
intellectual functioning.
Evaluation of and group interaction are all part of the learning process. While
psychodrama techniques and theory are integral to the training process other
creative methods may be
employed in the training process.
Training Activities: Training generally begins with Level 1 (1 year), followed by Level 2 (2 years) and then Level 3 (2 years). The training is over 4 terms per year, and includes ongoing weekly sessions, weekend workshops and seminars, peer groups, writing and relevant supervision. Trainees are expected to apply their new learning between training periods. This contributes richly to the growth of skill and experience, enables each trainee to evaluate him or herself at each level and points to strengths and growing edges as learning proceeds.
Practitioners' Psychodrama Group - Last Friday Morning of every month: This group, held on the last Friday of each month is specifically for psychodrama practitioners.
