Psychodrama Training Intensive:

December 12, 13, 14, 2025 from 8:30am-6:00pm each day.

This 3-day psychodrama training is tailored for those at an intermediate to advanced level. It encompasses 25 hours of in-depth learning and practice in psychodramatic methods, philosophy, and techniques, with opportunities for student directing. The training balances action exercises and psychodrama enactments with didactic sessions and processing to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. Participants will be introduced to the principles and practices of psychodrama, sociometry, and group psychotherapy, including theoretical and philosophical underpinnings, as well as clinical interventions for a variety of clinical settings.

Psychodrama Training Intensives provide exceptional learning opportunities that concentrate on both teaching and practicing psychodramatic techniques, along with ethical professional self-care strategies. Participants enhance their specialized clinical skills while interacting with peers in a uniquely supportive environment.

This is an in-person event that meets at Psychodrama NJ.

Learning Objectives

• Demonstrate an understanding of the psychodramatic session structure: warm-up, action, and sharing.

• Describe the psychodrama philosophy of “here & now”.

• Describe one theoretical principle of psychodrama, sociometry, and group psychotherapy.

• Differentiate the clinical goals of psychodrama treatment (e.g. the ABC'S).

• Formulate how you would use one sociometric/psychodramatic intervention with a client or client group to make an assessment, intervention or evaluation in treatment.

• Demonstrate one psychodrama intervention used in the action portion of a psychodrama session.

• Discuss how sociometry is used to address issues of group dynamics.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of a psychodrama session based on the concepts of act hungers and open tensions.

• Demonstrate one culturally competent psychodramatic or sociometric intervention for use within cultures or settings where touch is restricted or sensitive.

• Summarize how sociometric interventions can be utilized as an anti-oppressive intervention in groups.

• Demonstrate one self-care practice for professional sustainability and ethical practice.

• Describe the minimum number of supervision and training hours required by the American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy for ethical and competent practice prior to certification.

  
  

Participant Information

Psychodrama Training Intensives are tailored for professionals and graduate students who wish to enhance their expertise in Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy. These sessions are intended for Social Workers and a range of allied professionals with intermediate to advanced skills, such as Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Professional Counselors, Rehabilitation Counselors, Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Clinical Psychologists, Pastoral Counselors, and Expressive Arts Therapists (including those in Art Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, Drama Therapy, or Music Therapy).

Geared towards intermediate level (i.e. graduate students or professionals working towards initial licensure) or advanced level participants (i.e. advanced licensure and expertise), these psychodrama training intensives provide an opportunity to further develop practice and skills. Participants should have previous psychodrama training. This format is ideal for individuals actively pursuing ABE certification or considering that path. Unsure if this training matches your experience level? Contact Scottie directly to discuss if this training is the right fit for you!

Instructor Information

Presented by Scottie Urmey, LCSW, TEP

“Scottie”, is founder of Psychodrama New Jersey, a training institute and psychotherapy practice, and has combined 30 years of experience in psychodrama, creative arts therapies, psychology, and social work. She is past President of the American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama, Sociometry, & Group Psychotherapy (2021-2024), and an approved clinical supervisor for social workers in NJ. A passionate educator, she presents workshops, trainings, and seminars nationally on the topics of psychodrama, sociometry, and group psychotherapy. 

Continuing Education & Training Information

Participants must attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation to be eligible for CE credit. The CE certificate is provided when participants initial the attendance sheet to verify they have submitted the course evaluation.

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 closes September 1, 2025.

Fee: $750 Tuition Includes: Certificate of Attendance, supplemental educational materials, and light refreshments.

Discounts: If you are registering for 2 or more Psychodrama Training Intensives in the same year you will receive a $100 discount. Student discounts are also available. Please register and then choose “Manual Payment”. The office will then contact you about making payment. If you have any questions, please contact the office for information about discounts 732-686-9427.

Payments: Can be made by credit or debit card through the website. To pay by check please choose “Manual Payment” and make check out to Psychodrama NJ and mail to Psychodrama NJ, 220 Monmouth Road, Suite 7, Oakhurst, NJ, 07755 as soon as possible. If we do not receive payment within 10 days of registratyion we will have to release your space.

Refunds: Full refunds are given for cancellations made 3 weeks before the training is scheduled to start, minus a $20 credit card processing fee if applicable. Cancellations made with less than 3 weeks notice will be refunded minus $100 cancellation fee. Refund requests should be submitted in writing and directed to the registrar, Portia Festejo Portia@PsychodramaNJ.com. No refunds are offered for cancellations after the event has begun. This intensive training requires a commitment to attend the full 3-day experience. 

Attendance: This event is held in person and is an experiential and interactive learning event so everyone’s prompt arrival and full attendance is important. Participants are required to arrive promptly and be able to attend the entire event.

Accommodations: To inquire into accommodations for special needs or disability please contact the registrar, Portia Festejo, 732-686-9427, Portia@psychodramanj.com

Questions,Concerns or Grievances: Please contact the registrar Portia Festejo at 732-686-9427, Portia@psychodramanj.com or Scottie Urmey at 732-221-7306, Scottie@psychodramanj.com

Out of town guests: Information about local overnight accommodations and restaurants are provided by request. Please contact the registrar, Portia Festejo, at 732-686-9427 or Portia@PsychodramaNJ.com for more information.