Workshops
Psychodrama Group 2022
A personal and professional development group for anyone who wants to refresh their spontaneity, strengthen relationships and build community. Psychodrama is an active and participatory method which involves full expression of your whole being. Through a variety of...
Love to Write – Do it in Paradise
You will experience a range of writing activities and the opportunity to put your dreams and hurdles into action on the psychodramatic stage. Perhaps you already write in a journal, write stories or create poems or perhaps you are a complete...
Training in Group Work and Leadership (2016)
Dates: 26 February, 2016 - 28 February, 2016 This experientially based training includes both theoretical and practical components. You will learn about: Group Formation, Group Dynamics; and Group Leadership & Facilitation. This is part of the training for...
Three Professional Development Days using Psychodrama (2015)
Sponsored by the Christchurch Institute of Training in Psychodrama These one day workshops are for people working with people. You will experience the potency of working in action using psychodrama, learn some new ways to approach your work and life and expand your...
Spontaneity Theory of Child Development (2015)
This workshop is particularly relevant for those who work with children, young people and their families. "Conscious evolution through training of spontaneity opens a new vista for the development of the human race" J.L. Moreno (Who Shall Survive?) This experiential...
The Sociometry of Family Systems – Past, Present, Future (2015)
THis workshop is being run through in the 2015 CITP Training Programme. We will investigate family systems, make an analysis of what changes are called for in a system, and experiment with a range of interventions and their rationale. In this workshop we will focus...
Theatre of Spontaneity – 2015
THEATRE of SPONTANEITY 2015- Open Psychodrama Evenings - everyone welcome First Tuesday of the Month The first one is on February 3rd. Facilitator: Paul Baakman April 7, May 5, June 3, July 7, August 4, September 1, October 6, November 3, December 1. 6.30 to 9.00...
5 day non-residential October 2014 workshop Brisbane
Introduction The purpose of this five-day intensive training workshop is to train in psychodrama, sociodrama, sociometry, role training and general group work. It is designed to bring about a greater ability to practice the psychodramatic method whether in a...
Life in Action 2014
You are invited to our annual (AANZPA) Open day (AANZPAÂ Australian & Aotearoa New Zealand Psychodrama Association) Saturday September 27th The morning will be an introduction and warm up to Morenian action methods of group work, this will be led by Paul Baakman...
Family Systems: Through the Eyes of a Child (2014)
“Grown-ups never understand anything by themselves, and it is tiresome for children to be always and forever explaining things to them.â€Â Antoine de Saint-Exupery Family Systems Family systems are the weft and weave of all human life. Understanding family...
Theatre of Spontaneity (2014)
During 2014 AANZPA presents a series of monthly Open Psychodrama Evenings Come and participate in an evening of Psychodrama conducted by experienced group practitioners. Psychodrama is an active and enlivening method which aims to increase spontaneity, strengthen...
Psychodrama Group April (2013)
 24th April, 2nd May, (not 8th May), 15, 22, 29 May and 5th June. Venue: Urban Eden Psychotherapy, 296 Barbadoes Stret, Christchurch. Times: Wednesdays 6.30 to 9.00pm Cost: $290 for each 6 week group Enroll by: 10th April. with a deposit of $50 Further information:...
Psychodrama Group October 2012
 24, 31 October. 7, (not 14) 21, 28 November. 5 December. Venue: Urban Eden Psychotherapy, Relocated to 227 Worcester Street. On the corner of Barbadoes and Worcester Streets. Christchurch Times: Wednesdays 6.30 to 9.00pm Cost: $290 for each 6 week group Enroll...
Theatre of Spontaneity (2012)
During 2012 AANZPA presents a series of monthly Open Psychodrama Evenings Come and participate in an evening of Psychodrama conducted by experienced group practitioners. Psychodrama is an active and enlivening method which aims to increase spontaneity, strengthen...
Psychodrama Groups for Personal and Professional Development
There will be three Psychodrama Groups for Personal and Professional Development in 2012, each consisting of six evenings. 22, 29 February. 7, 14, 21, 28 March. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May. 6 June. Enroll by 7th April. 24, 31 October. 7, (not 14) 21, 28 November. 5 December....
Some suggestions for parents and caregivers after the Canterbury Earthquake
Children thrive and recover from disasters better when their parents are O.K. enough to look after themselves and look after their children. It is a case of putting on your own oxygen mask first so you can properly attend to your child's one. Your own life and...
Re-Creation 2010
The dates and other information about Re-creation 2010 are now available. An opportunity for re-creation and replenishment. Experiences of play and the natural worlds will be integrated with Psychodrama theory. Participants will find means to increase their freedom...
Training and Supervision Group 2010
I will be continuing to run supervision groups for professionals working with children, adolescents and families. The details for 2010 are now available.
Action at Work 2009
This one day professional development event is a unique opportunity for professional revitalisation, stimulation and connection. We will model the use of Strategic Action Methods as developed by J.L. Moreno, to explore issues relevant to your professional life and...
Re-Creation: Professional Development for Child Therapists
An opportunity for re-creation and replenishment. Experiences of play and the natural worlds will be integrated with Psychodrama theory. Participants will find means to increase their freedom and creativity while working with children and families. There will be an...
Training and Supervision Group
Information about the Training and Supervision Group for Working with Children, Adolescents and their Families using Psychodrama has been added to the Groups section.
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