Online Munch and Learn Series

Interactive • Didactic • Focused • Approved for CE/Training Credit

Grab Something to Munch & Join Us!

The Munch & Learn Series brings psychodrama learning into your day with engaging 1-hour live online workshops at 1:00 PM Eastern, lunch on the East Coast, breakfast on the West Coast!

Explore core concepts in psychodrama, sociometry, and group psychotherapy through practical, interactive learning designed for both newcomers and experienced psychodramatists looking to refresh their skills or prepare for board exams.

Registration includes the full 10-workshop series for only $200, including educational materials and access to full workshop recordings, even if you can’t attend every session live. The learning experience is richest when you join us live, giving you the opportunity to participate, ask questions, practice skills, and learn alongside the group. CE/Training Certificates are available only to participants who attend the full live workshop and complete the workshop evaluation.

Why Munch & Learn?

✨ Earn as You Learn! Each live workshop attended = 1 ASWB-ACE Approved CE Credit + 1 ABE Approved Psychodrama Training Hour

✨ New to Psychodrama? You’re Welcome Here! Designed for beginners, open to all, and a great refresher for experienced psychodramatists or those preparing for board certification exams.

✨ Can’t Make Every Workshop Live? Registered participants receive access to full workshop recordings and educational materials for all 10 topics.

✨ 10 Workshops for Only $200! One registration gives you access to the entire series.

✨ Small by Design! Limited to just 25 participants to keep the live experience interactive, personal, and connected.

Ten topics. Ten hours. One connected learning community.

Munch & Learn 2027 Workshop Series Topics & Dates

1. Clinical Goals of Psychodrama -January 25th with Scottie & Yehuda

2. Understanding Sociometry-February 22nd with Scottie & Yehuda

3. What is Surplus Reality?-March 22nd with Yehuda

4. Grief & Loss -April 26th with Scottie

5. Healing childhood wounds with Doubling-May 31st with Scottie & Yehuda

6. Viewing clients through the lens of Role Theory - June 21st with Yehuda

7. Human Development and Role Reversal-August 16th with Scottie

8. Psychodrama & Emotions: Clients don't owe us a catharsis- September 27th with Scottie

9. Psychodrama 1:1- November 15th with Scottie & Yehuda

10. Creativity & Spontaneity Theory: December 13th with Scottie & Yehuda

Please note, we meet do not meet in July and October.

Presenters: 

Scottie Urmey, LCSW, TEP, is the founder of Psychodrama New Jersey, a training institute and psychotherapy practice dedicated to advancing psychodrama, sociometry, and group psychotherapy. With more than 30 years of experience integrating psychodrama, creative arts therapies, psychology, and social work, Scottie is a respected clinician, educator, and mentor in the field. She served as President of the American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama, Sociometry, & Group Psychotherapy (2021–2024) and is an Approved Clinical Supervisor for social workers in New Jersey. A passionate teacher and trainer, Scottie presents professional trainings and workshops that support clinicians in developing their own experiential, relational, and trauma-informed approaches to clinical practice.

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.

As training partners, Scottie and Yehuda bring complementary perspectives, teaching styles, and clinical experience to their work together. Throughout the Munch & Learn series, they will co-present or teach individually depending on the topic and their respective areas of expertise. Their partnership offers participants a more comprehensive learning experience while also providing an opportunity to observe collaboration in action. Together, Scottie and Yehuda strive to co-create a learning environment that values curiosity, spontaneity, dialogue, and multiple perspectives. Their complementary styles demonstrate that there is not simply one way to practice psychodrama, and invite participants to develop an approach that is both grounded in theory and authentic to who they are as practitioners.

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.

Lifelong learners are warmly welcomed. You do not need to work in a professional helping field to participate. Retired professionals, students, and individuals who simply love learning and are curious about the topic are welcome to attend. Unsure if this course matches your experience level or background? Contact Psychodrama NJ directly to discuss whether this course is the right fit for you!

Please Note: This workshop series is a professional training and educational offering, not therapy. While experiential activities may invite personal reflection and participation, they are offered for educational and skill-building purposes.

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 to receive CE/Training credit.

• 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.

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: 6/25/25-6/25/29. 

Please note, ASWB ACE Continuing Education credits are also valid for school social workers, LPCs, LMFTs, and LCADCs in NJ.

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.

Psychodrama 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.

The American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy (ABE) approves a maximum of 160 training hours from Yehuda Rubin, DSW, LCSW, CP/PAT as meeting certification requirements for Supervised Practitioner (SP), Certified Practitioner (CP).

Please note:

• SP Candidates may count up to 40 distance learning training hours toward requirements for initial SP application. 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 up to 150 distance learning training hours for CP application.

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

Recording & Public Use Consent

Munch & Learn trainings will be recorded. Recordings may include participants’ names, voices, images, questions, comments, and other participation.Full-session recordings will only be made available to registered participants in the series. Portions of the recordings may also be used by Psychodrama New Jersey for future educational, informational, or promotional purposes, including public viewing on the Psychodrama New Jersey website. By registering for this event, you acknowledge and consent to being recorded and authorize Psychodrama New Jersey to record, reproduce, and make publicly available your image, voice, displayed name, and contributions captured during the workshops.

Inclusivity Position & Agreement

Psychodrama NJ recognizes that nothing is value-free. Every learning space reflects a set of guiding principles, and we want our participants to be clear about the values that shape our learning events. Our programs are grounded in, and intentionally aligned with, the core values and ethics of the Social Work profession and APA’s 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 welcome and affirm individuals of all religious identities and spiritual traditions (including the full spectrum of religious observance and practice) as well as LGBTQIA+ identities, BIPOC communities, neurodivergent individuals, people of all abilities, and those with diverse identities, perspectives, and lived experiences.

We expect each person’s identities and lived experiences to be afforded the same respect. We recognize that every person who enters our learning space brings multiple and intersecting identities and lived experiences, including our trainers, co-trainers, and presenters. We ask everyone to approach one another with curiosity and humility rather than assumption, recognizing that we cannot know the fullness of another person’s identity or experience simply by what we see or believe we know about them.

We believe that together, we build a culture rooted in trust, safety, transparency, and shared responsibility. By attending a Psychodrama NJ event, you are agreeing to help co-create an atmosphere of mutual respect, openness, and inclusion for everyone in the room. This means honoring one another’s identities, experiences, perspectives, practices, and boundaries, even when they differ from our own. If you have questions or concerns about your ability to participate in this way, please contact Scottie directly.

Accommodations, Accessibility & Comfort:

We want you to know what to expect so you can make an informed decision about whether the learning environment will meet your needs.

Learning Environment: Psychodrama NJ strives to create a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment. Our workshops welcome participants with a wide range of educational, professional, and life experiences. Some participants attend for continuing education or certification hours, while others come simply because they are curious, enjoy learning, and are interested in the topic. We use an adult learning model that is collaborative and less hierarchical, recognizing that valuable knowledge, experience, and learning can emerge from many resources within the group.

Accessibility & Self-Care During the Course

We want you to be comfortable and able to fully engage in the online learning experience. Although each workshop is only one hour, please take care of yourself and your body throughout the workshop series. Feel free to move, stretch, hydrate, eat, adjust your position, or periodically look away from the screen to rest your eyes.

Participants are expected to keep their cameras on throughout the workshop. If you need to step away briefly, please leave your camera on and remain logged into Zoom.

Accessibility Features:

• Live closed captioning and language translation are available through Zoom.

• Participants are encouraged to use Zoom accessibility features that support their individual learning needs.

• Captions can be enabled using the CC/Live Transcript feature, with text size and other display options adjustable through Zoom settings.

Accommodations: We want our trainings to be as accessible and welcoming as possible. If you have a disability, special need, or accommodation request that would support your participation, please contact the registrar, Portia Festejo, LCSW, at 732-686-9427 or Portia@psychodramanj.com

Comfort & Technology: This is a highly interactive online course that requires active participation. Participants are expected to remain on camera throughout the training and have a working microphone available for discussions and experiential activities. Zoom features such as breakout rooms, chat, polls, and quizzes may also be used to support engagement and learning. Create a comfortable space that allows you to sit, stand, or move as needed. Participants are encouraged to listen to their bodies and modify their participation in ways that support their comfort and individual needs.

Registration Information:

Registration: Advance registration is required. You may register online through this platform or by calling the Psychodrama NJ office at 732-686-9427. Registration will close once the series reaches its 25-participant capacity. Registration is for the complete 10-workshop Munch & Learn Series. Individual workshops are not available for separate registration.

Tuition

$200 for all 10 workshops, and includes:

• Access to all 10 live online workshops

• Educational materials for the entire series

• Access to the full recordings of all 10 workshops, whether or not you are able to attend each workshop live

• Eligibility to earn CE credit and psychodrama training hours for each workshop attended live in its entirety, with completion of the required workshop evaluation. Please note: CE/Training Certificates are not available for viewing recorded workshops.

Payment Options

To avoid platform fees, you may choose to pay by check, Venmo, or Zelle. Payment must be received before the start of the series unless other arrangements have been made in advance. To use one of these payment options, complete the online registration process and select “Manual Payment” at checkout. Checks should be made payable to Psychodrama NJ and mailed to:

Psychodrama NJ

c/o Scottie Urmey

220 Monmouth Road, Suite 7

Oakhurst, NJ 07755

Refund Policy:

Registration is for the complete 10-workshop Munch & Learn Series. Cancellation eligibility is based on the date Psychodrama NJ receives your written cancellation request.

• December 30, 2026 or earlier: Full refund, minus a $20 credit card processing fee, if applicable. Any platform fees paid at registration are nonrefundable.

• December 31, 2026–January 14, 2027: Partial refund, minus a $100 cancellation fee. Any platform fees paid at registration are nonrefundable.

• January 15, 2027 or later: No monetary refund will be issued. With written notice received before January 15, 2027, your registration fee may be transferred as a credit toward another Psychodrama NJ learning event.

Because registration is for the complete series, no refunds, prorated refunds, or credits will be issued for individual live workshops that a participant misses. Registered participants will still have access to the workshop recordings and educational materials; however, CE credit and psychodrama training hours are available only for workshops attended live in their entirety with completion of the required evaluation.

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!