Weekly Psychodrama Training: Thursday's 10am-1pm

Every Thursday 10am-1pm. Start date to be determined depending on registrations.

This weekly training course provides 100 hours of comprehensive learning and practice in the psychodramatic method, philosophy, and techniques. It combines action exercises and psychodrama enactments with instructional and processing sessions to deliver a complete learning experience. The Weekly Psychodrama Training offers a distinctive professional learning opportunity that genuinely enhances professional self-care. Along with acquiring specialized clinical skills, participants also become part of a uniquely supportive professional community.

Learning Objectives

• Verbalize an understanding of basic psychodramatic theory (i.e. sociometry, role, creativity & spontaneity theory).

• Discuss some aspects of psychodrama philosophy i.e. Catharsis of integration, “here & now”, child development, etc.

• Demonstrate an understanding of psychodrama structure i.e. warm-up, action, and sharing.

• Demonstrate an understanding of doubling, mirroring and role reversal techniques.

• Explain and implement a social atom exercise.

• Utilize action techniques for assessment, intervention, and evaluation purposes.

• Discuss how psychodrama and sociodrama can be integrated with other related fields and modalities.

• Discuss and demonstrate directing skills (i.e. determining a therapeutic hypothesis, setting clinical goals, identifying act hungers, open tensions, and central concern).

• Verbalize an understanding of various psychodrama terms including surplus reality, tele, sociometry, auxiliary, etc.

• Demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues* in the application and practice of psychodrama.

• Demonstrate how action interventions can be used to recognize and address *cultural factors within the group psychotherapy process (i.e. sociodrama).

• Demonstrate the ability to process a psychodramatic session.

  
  

Participant Information

Weekly Psychodrama Training is 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 beginner level (i.e. graduate students or professionals working towards initial licensure) to intermediate level participants (i.e. advanced licensure and expertise), Weekly Psychodrama Training provides an opportunity to further develop practice and skills. Participants should have some previous psychodrama training. 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 a 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. 

Scottie has offering this weekly training format since 2008 here's some of the feedback from past participants:

Continuing Education & Training Information

This course, Weekly Psychodrama Training, Approval #20240409-2, provided by Psychodrama New Jersey is approved for continuing education by the New Jersey Social Work Continuing Education Approval Collaborative, which is administered by NASW-NJ. CE Approval Collaborative Approval Period: September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2026. New Jersey social workers will receive 100 (91 clinical; 6 Ethics; 3 Cultural Competency) CE credits for participating in this course.

All hours are approved by the American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy.

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

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: $2,000 tuition includes: CE Certificate, educational materials, & an amazing professional experience!

$200 deposit is required at the time of registration or $1800 for anyone making payments in full (by cash or check) before July, 30th, 2025.

If participants are not paying in full, they can make payments of $200 at the first training session of each month. The $200 deposit will go toward Septembers payment.

Payments: Can be made by credit or debit card through the online registration process or by contacting the office by phone at 732-686-9427. To pay by check please choose “Manual Payment” when registering online and make check out to Psychodrama NJ . Please mail checks 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.

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. No prorated or discounted amounts are offered for absences or missed training sessions during the training year, on-going weekly training requires a commitment to attend the full experience.

Attendance: Weekly Psychodrama Training requires a commitment to attend each week from 10-1 each Thursday. Prompt arrival and the ability to attend the entire training each week is essential.

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