Healing, embodied: Helping clients with chronic illness live more fully.

Interactive • Didactic • Focused • Approved for CE Credit

Working with clients living with chronic health issues is unique and important work.  In this one-hour workshop, learn how to use embodied techniques to help clients connect with their whole selves, hope, and live more fully in their lives. 

Learning Objective:

1. Demonstrate the psychodramatic technique of concretization to help clients experiencing health related changes and losses find hope.

Presented by Patricia Hannah, LCSW, SP

Patricia is a Senior Clinical Therapist at Psychodrama NJ, where she provides individual, group, and couples therapy. She is a Supervised Practitioner (SP) in Psychodrama and an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) for New Jersey social workers. With a background in trauma treatment, prevention, and resilience building, Patricia brings both expertise and compassion to her work.

As a supervisor and therapist with expertise in supporting individuals living with chronic illness and cancer, Patricia is committed to paying forward what she has learned. She is excited to offer this workshop as an opportunity to share her knowledge and support other clinicians in fostering resilience, empowerment, and healing in their work.

Continuing Education/Training Information:

Psychodrama NJ, provider number 2273, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 6/25/25-6/25/26. Social workers completing this course receive 1 Clinical continuing education credits.

Participant Information:

Level: Content is geared toward beginners (students and professionals with little or no prior experience), but all are welcome.

Format: This interactive workshop requires active engagement. Learning will include didactic instruction and engaged learning activities.

Attendance:

• These workshops will be held live and online via the Zoom platform.

• Prompt arrival and full attendance are required.

• Participants must log in 5 minutes early and remain for the entire session.

• Cameras must remain on throughout the course.

• Microphones must be working, and participants should feel comfortable using them.

• Attendance must be from a private, distraction-free, and safe location.

• Do not attend while driving.

Registration Information:

Registration: You must register in advance to attend. You can register online or by calling the office directly at 732-686-9427. Registration is closed when the event has reached capacity.

Tuition: $50 Includes: CE Certificate and educational materials.*

*To avoid platform fee's you may choose to pay by check. Payments must be received BEFORE the workshop unless otherwise arranged. To do so please complete the online registration process, then choose “Manual Payment”. Make checks out to Psychodrama NJ, and mail to Psychodrama NJ, c/o Scottie Urmey, 220 Monmouth Road, Suite 7, Oakhurst, NJ, 07755.

Refund Policy: Registrations are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another eligible participant with at least 48 hours’ notice or applied as credit toward a future workshop. Credit requests must be initiated within one week of the scheduled workshop.

Registration & Questions: The registrar is available for questions and to help participants through the registration process when needed. Please contact the registrar, Scottie Urmey at 732-686-9427 or Scottie@PsychodramaNJ.com for assistance. 

Important Information About Attending This Online Course: Keep in mind this course is held live, online via Zoom and is a highly interactive learning experience. To get the most out of the training, please review the following requirements:

What You’ll Need:

• A strong internet connection (wired or Wi-Fi)

• A working microphone (built-in or external)

• A working camera (built-in or external)

  Note: Your camera must be on during the entire course.

• Please be comfortable using your microphone, as participation and discussion are essential parts of the training.

Devices and Software:

• You may use a computer, laptop, or supported tablet (Surface Pro 2 or newer).

• Your device should be running one of these operating systems:

  • Windows 10 or 11 (not in “S Mode”)

  • macOS 10.13 or newer

  • Linux (various versions)

• Zoom must be installed and working on your device. Make sure your system is up to date before the event.

Web Browsers (if not using the Zoom app):

• Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge (latest or recent versions)

If you have any questions or need help getting set up before the course, please reach out — we’re happy to assist!