The
Psychodrama Institute of Melbourne provides training, supervision and personal
and professional development courses in group leadership, psychotherapy,
counselling, staff development and organisational consultancy.
At its core is the sociometric principles of Dr. J. L.
Moreno, in collaboration with Zerka T. Moreno. The
director of the Institute is Sue Daniel.
Click here for a detailed copy of the 2012 Training Program
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 people in such fields as counselling, psychiatry, psychotherapy, psychology, social work, education, pastoral care, welfare, the arts, health, and organisational and staff development.
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). There are two Practicum Groups running in 2012. 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 (morning) of each month is specifically for psychodrama practitioners.
Small Group Supervision for Practitioners and Advanced Trainees (Friday mornings and Afternoons): (Two groups in 2012).
