From Panic Attacks to Serenity

In-Person Workshop: Sunday, March 1st, 2026, 10am-5pm @ Psychodrama NJ in Oakhurst, NJ

Psychodrama and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) are both highly effective in treating panic and panic attacks. CBT helps individuals identify and reframe distorted thoughts that trigger panic, fostering greater control and calm. Psychodrama complements this by engaging the body and imagination—allowing clients to reenact and transform the emotional and relational experiences fueling anxiety.

This psychodrama training equips clinicians to integrate CBT techniques into an experiential framework—bringing the CBT triangle of thoughts, emotions, and actions to life through action methods. It also enhances exposure therapy, the gold standard in CBT, by enacting feared situations in a safe, guided setting, deepening insight and accelerating healing.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychodrama can be used in combination to treat panic attacks.

2. Demonstrate at least one psychodrama technique that brings the CBT triangle of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors into experiential practice.

3. Apply psychodramatic techniques to support cognitive restructuring and emotional processing in clients experiencing panic symptoms.

4. Demonstrate how psychodrama can be used to enhance CBT-based exposure therapy by safely enacting feared situations within a guided clinical setting.

Participant Information:

This course is tailored for social workers and allied professionals who want to gain practical and effective interventions to help clients with panic and panic attacks.

Level: Content is geared toward beginners (i.e. graduate students or professionals working towards initial licensure) up to advanced level participants (i.e. advanced licensure and expertise). Unsure if this course matches your experience level? Contact Psychodrama NJ directly to discuss if this course is the right fit for you!

Format: This all day in-person workshop offers a blend of didactic instruction and hands-on experiential learning, with a focus on building practical skills. The instructor will provided printed materials and multiple opportunities for guided practice and demonstration, as well as group discussions.

Attendance:

• This is an in-person workshop held at Psychodrama NJ in Oakhurst, NJ.

• Prompt arrival and full attendance are required to receive a CE/Training Certificate.

• Participants are requested to arrive at least 5 minutes early to ensure a prompt start.

Instructor Information

Dr. Yehuda Rubin, LCSW, DSW, CP, PAT integrates psychodrama, sociometry, and group psychotherapy with evidence-based approaches to create effective therapeutic interventions. A sought-after therapist, he maintains a private practice offering individual, couples, and group psychodrama treatment. Dr. Rubin brings advanced psychodramatic training alongside a strong foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with notable training through the Beck Institute and Dr. Charles Swenson. His approach weaves cognitive insight with action methods, somatic awareness, and relational depth to support lasting symptom relief.

Dr. Rubin now leads experiential trainings through Psychodrama NJ while pursuing advanced certification as a psychodrama trainer and educator. His workshops are trauma-informed, clinically practical, and highly engaging, offering participants skills they can immediately apply 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 6 Clinical continuing education credits.

New Jersey Social Workers: The New Jersey Board of Social Work Examiners (NJ- BSWE) deems the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) as an acceptable and recognized source of continuing education.

As this workshop is led by a Certified Practitioner Applicant for Trainer (PAT), all hours of this workshop are accepted by the American Board of Examiners (ABE) in Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy toward certification requirements. For those pursuing ABE certification, please note that a maximum of 160 hours may be credited from PAT-led trainings.

Inclusivity Position

At Psychodrama NJ, we recognize that nothing is value-free. Every learning and healing space reflects a set of guiding principles, and we want our participants to be clear about the values that shape what we offer. Our programs are grounded in, and intentionally aligned with, the core values and ethics of the Social Work profession and APA principles, including dignity and worth of every person, self-determination, social justice, integrity, cultural humility, and an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

In a world that has become increasingly divisive in recent times, it is more important than ever that everyone who enters our space agrees to co-create and maintain an environment of safety, respect, and mutual care. We are dedicated to fostering a welcoming, safe, and affirming environment for all participants. We honor each person’s presence, perspectives, and willingness to engage vulnerably in meaningful learning. We proudly support individuals of all abilities, religious and spiritual backgrounds, immigrant and indigenous communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ identities, BIPOC communities, and diverse lived experiences.

Registration Information:

Fees, Refunds, Accommodations, Grievances

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 or three days prior to the course start date, whichever occurs first.

Tuition: $325 Includes: CE Certificate, light refreshments, and educational materials. Save $25 when you pay by check, Venmo or Zelle.

Payments: Payment of $325 can be made by credit or debit card through the online registration process or a payment of $300 can be made by check, Venmo or Zelle. To pay by check, Venmo or Zelle 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 as soon as possible.

If we do not receive payment within 10 days of registration we will have to release your space.

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

Accommodations: Psychodrama NJ is intentional about creating a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment. Workshops include students and professionals with education and expertise from various fields. To inquire into accommodations for special needs or disability please contact the registrar, Patricia Hannah, 732-686-9427, Patricia@PsychodramaNJ.com.

Grievances: If anyone is left unsatisfied with the program or instruction, they may contact the registrar Patricia Hannah: 732-686-9427, Patricia@PsychodramaNJ.com or Scottie Urmey, Scottie@PsychodramaNJ.com.

Refunds: Full refunds are given for cancellations made 2 weeks before the workshop date minus a $20 credit card processing fee if applicable. Cancellations made with less than 2 weeks notice will be refunded minus $75 cancellation fee. Refund requests should be submitted in writing and directed to the registrar, Patricia Hannah: Patricia@PsychodramaNJ.com