Online Munch and Learn Series

Interactive • Didactic • Focused • Approved for CE Credit

The Munch and Learn Series offers accessible, interactive, and didactic 1-hour continuing education workshops held online at 1:00 pm Eastern — perfect for a midday learning boost (lunch on the East Coast, breakfast on the West Coast!).

Each workshop focuses on a specific aspect of psychodrama, sociometry, or group psychotherapy, blending theory with practical application. Workshops are designed for beginners who are new to psychodrama, while also serving as a refresher for those with more experience who want to sharpen their skills and revisit important core concepts.

Workshops cover a wide range of topics including clinical applications, ethics and best practices, and methodology.

✅ Each workshop = 1 ASWB-ACE Approved CE credit 

✅ Each workshop = 1 ABE Approved Training Hour

✅ Designed for Beginners; Open to all

✅ Attend one or all 10! (Register for all 10 for $100!)

✅ One focused hour at a time- A simple and enjoyable way to keep learning!

Munch & Learn Workshop Series Topics & Dates

1. Understanding the ABC’s of Psychodrama -October 27th, 2025

2. Sociometry for Connection and Healing-November 24th, 2025

3. Surplus Reality in Clinical Work-December 22nd, 2025

4. Working with Grief & Loss -January 5th 2026 (Helpful for participants taking Working with Grief &Loss Full Day In-Person workshop on 1/6/26)

5. Methodology, Part 1: Doubling-February 9th 2026

6. Role Theory in Clinical Practice -March 16th 2026

7. Methodology, Part 2: Role Reversal-April 27th 2026

8. Best Practice & Ethics, Part 1: Competency-May 11th 2026

9. Working with Individual Clients Using Psychodrama- June 15th 2026 (Helpful for participants taking Psychodrama With Individuals Full Day In-Person workshop on 6/26/26)

10. Best Practice & Ethics, Part 2: Certification- July 6th 2026

Continuing Education (CE):

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. 

The NJ Board of Social Work Examiners (NJBSWE) is the final authority on CE approval for New Jersey licensees. As of April 15, 2024, courses from ASWB ACE providers are accepted for NJ Social Workers. 

ASWB is also a widely recognized source of continuing education credit nationally. Please confirm with your own state licensing board whether ASWB ACE-approved courses are accepted for your license.

Training Information:

The American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy (ABE) approves all training hours provided by Scottie Urmey, LCSW, TEP as meeting certification requirements for Supervised Practitioner (SP), Certified Practitioner (CP), and Practitioner Applicant for Trainer (PAT) levels.

Please note:

• SP Candidates may count all in-person training hours toward certification requirements; however, only up to 40 distance learning training hours may be applied. Those who are already board certified Supervised Practitioner’s (SP) may count all ASWB-approved continuing education (CE) toward ongoing SP continuing education and training requirements.

• CP Candidates may count all in-person training hours toward certification requirements; however, only up to 150 distance learning training hours may be applied.

• PAT Candidates may count all training hours toward professional development requirements, in accordance with ABE standards.

  
  

Presented by: 

Scottie Urmey, LCSW, TEP is the founder of Psychodrama New Jersey and a passionate educator with over 30 years of experience in psychodrama, creative arts therapies, psychology, and social work. Past President of the American Board of Examiners (2021–2024) and an approved clinical supervisor in NJ, she brings her expertise to workshops and trainings nationwide.

Psychodrama NJ is a training institute and psychotherapy practice passionate about creating transformative learning and healing experiences.

Participant Information:

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

Format: These are compact, interactive workshops that require active engagement. Learning will include didactic instruction, large and small group discussions, thought-provoking questions, breakout activities, and at times interactive features such as chat, polls, and quizzes.

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. Registration Instructions:

Each workshop is $20.

Choose the quantity of workshops you want to attend.

After payment is made you will be prompted to select the specific workshop(s) you’d like to attend.

Tuition: $20 for each workshop or $100 for all 10. Includes: CE Certificate and educational materials.*

*To avoid platform fee's you may choose to pay by check, Venmo or Zelle. 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, Portia Festejo at 732-686-9427 or Portia@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!