The psychodrama, sociodrama, sociometry and role training done by Psychodrama Australia Brisbane Campus is accredited by the Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand Psychodrama Association Inc's (ANZPA's) Board of Examiners.
Upcoming Events
This training is the heart of psychodrama training at the Psychodrama Australia Brisbane Campus. It is open to those new to training through to those preparing for certification with psychodrama's professional association, the Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand Psychodrama Association (AANZPA).
PSYCHODRAMA AUSTRALIA - Brisbane Campus
Summary of Training Program for 2023
Term 1: January to March 2023
Psychodrama Essentials 11 and 12 February 2023 (Sat and Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm)
Cost: $430
Core Program Year long Program with 9 weekend workshops, 5 day intensive workshop,
9 Supervision evening sessions and access to 3 supervised writing sessions.
Total cost for the year: $3,120
Focus for term 1: Sociometry and group work
Weekend workshops - 18 and 19 February 2023
(Sat 12.00 - 6.00pm and Sun 9.00am to 1.00pm)
- 18 and 19 March 2023
(Sat 12.00 - 6.00pm and Sun 9.00am - 1.00pm)
Plus Supervision evening - 17 February and 17 March 2023
(Fri nights 6.30 - 8.30pm)
Psychodrama Writing 11 and 12 March 2023 (10.00am to 2.00pm)
Term 2: April to June 2023
Core Program Focus for Term 2: Psychodrama and spontaneity
Weekend workshops - 21, 22 and 23 April 2023
(Fri 6.30-8.30pm, Sat 10.00 - 5.30pm and Sun 10.00am to 4.00pm)
Note: This workshop on Sociometry detailed in subsequent notice
- 20 and 21 May 2023
(Sat 12.00 - 6.00pm and Sun 9.00am to 1.00pm)
- 17 and 18 June 2023
(Sat 12.00 - 6.00pm and Sun 9.00am to 1.00pm)
Plus Supervision evenings - 21 April , 19 May and 16 June 2023
(Fri nights 6.30 - 8.30pm)
Psychodrama Writing 10 and 11 June 2023 (10.00am to 2.00pm)
Term 3: July to September 2023
Psychodrama Essentials 30 September and 1 October 2023 (Sat and Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm)
Cost: $430
Core Program Focus for Term 3: Directing and the Philosophy of psychodrama
Weekend workshops - 15 and 16 July 2023
(Sat 12.00 - 6.00pm and Sun 9.00am to 1.00pm)
- 19 and 20 August 2023
(Sat 12.00 - 6.00pm and Sun 9.00am to 1.00pm)
- 9 and 10 September 2023
(Sat 12.00 - 6.00pm and Sun 9.00am to 1.00pm)
Plus Supervision evening - 14 July,18 August and 8 September 2023
(Fri nights 6.30 - 8.30pm)
Psychodrama Writing 12 and 13 August 2023 (10.00am to 2.00pm)
Term 4: October to November 2023
5 day Psychodrama and Wed 18 - Sun 22 October 2023
Group Work Workshop (10.00am to 8.00pm daily, except Sun 10.00am to 4.00pm)
- essential component of Core plus open to other interested participants
Cost: $1,020 (if not enrolled in Core Program)
Core Program Focus for Term 4: Role Training and Sociodrama
Weekend workshops - 18 and 19 November 2023
(Sat 12.00 - 6.00pm and Sun 9.00am to 1.00pm)
Plus Supervision evening - 17 November 2023 (Fri nights 6.30 - 8.30pm)
The Relevance of Sociometry to our Experiences in Groups.
Sociometry has at its core a vision of cohesive groups, interpersonal mutuality and a stable society. Sociometry guides us to explore the psycho-social networks and deeper or hidden structures that affect the groups in which we live and work. The feeling nature of the informal, personal and often invisible systems is an exciting yet threatening field of exploration but the integration of the formal and informal fields can be exceptionally important to the success of a stable, cohesive and productive group.
In this workshop we will explore the sociometric factors that are at play in our groups both in the immediate here-and-now group, as well as other significant groups both past and current. We will be seeking to develop our ability to be the initiators of greater mutuality in relationships and leaders of cohesive groups.
Dates and Times: Friday 21 April from 6.30-8.30pm
Saturday 22 April from 10.00am to 5.30pm
Sunday 23 April from 10.00am to 4.00pm
Psychodrama writing - series of weekend workshops 2023
This series is designed for psychodrama trainees completing a writing task as part of their certification. These writing tasks are outlined in the AANZPA Training and Standards Manual of the Board of Examiners.
These weekends are designed for those who have an interest in this method and want to learn more and for those considering entering the core training program.
You can expect to be introduced to the four specialties of psychodrama; role training, sociodrama, sociometry and psychodrama as group psychotherapy. It is likely that you will participate in an enactment to recreate a new living moment and perhaps a new solution to life’s vicissitudes.
This program is a five day non-residential psychodrama training workshop 18-22 October 2023 with Elizabeth Synnot and Sara Crane. The purpose of this five-day workshop is provide an intensive experiential training opportunity in psychodrama, sociodrama, sociometry, role training and general group work.
Current and Past Events
These writing days are for psychodrama trainees who are wanting a cooperative environment to progress their writing. Each one will include a short training input session and time to do some writing.
This series of modules is designed for trainees who have 300 or more hours of training, who are using the method in their work and who are committed to further developing as a psychodramatist, sociometrist, role trainer or sociodramatist, and are or becoming Associate Members of AANZPA.
Core psychodrama training in Brisbane gets underway in 2017 on Saturday the 18th February. Participants actively develop themselves as a psychodramatist and group leader using the experiential learning method of psychodrama. The helping professions: mental health, psychotherapy, family therapy, community and organisational development, group leadership, counselling, pastoral care, allied health and other people centred professions, can immediately use elements of what is learnt in core training in their work.
Our Essentials programs are designed as an introduction to understanding people through the psychodramatic method and as a starting point to your investigation to see if learning psychodrama would add to your professional and personal life. As an introduction to psychodrama our Essentials programs have elements of theory, group experiences and an opportunity for you to apply what you've learnt. By immersing yourself in the method for two days, you'll begin to appreciate the power of psychodrama and group work, and see ways for it to positively impact on your life and your profession.
Getting with people in a compassionate but safe way is a valuable skill that can be learned and practiced. It is essential for parents, teachers, counsellors, mentors and leaders. A part of this is called empathy, another is often called "getting with the other person" in NLP they talk of second perceptual position, in psychodrama they talk of doubling and role reversal. This weekend is about increasing your understanding of how to increase your capacity to perceive others clearly. Develop real relationships. To be authentic and not to have to be the centre of attention. And, even more importantly, learn to free yourself from blaming others. 16-18 December - Friday evening, Sat and Sun
These writing days are for psychodrama trainees who are wanting a cooperative envirtonment to progress their writing. Each one will include a short training input session and time to do some writing.
These workshop will focus on building a culture in which relationships flourish, where we are able to live and work. In which healing and purpose can be fulfilled. Passion and kindness go hand in hand along with a vision of creative living. Learning to reflect on ones behaviour and others will assist in making interventions. Learning to embrace conflict and problem solving, rather than avoiding concerns that arise, will strengthen relationships and assist in the development of a positive group culture. Leadership abilities and the application of the psychodramatic method will be a focus. Each weekend will have a specific psychodramatic focusing on practice and theory.
Our Essentials programs are designed as an introduction to understanding people through the psychodramatic method and as a starting point to your investigation to see if learning psychodrama would add to your professional and personal life. As an introduction to psychodrama our Essentials programs have elements of theory, group experiences and an opportunity for you to apply what you've learnt. By immersing yourself in the method for two days, you'll begin to appreciate the power of psychodrama and group work, and see ways for it to positively impact on your life and your profession.
This program is a five day non residential psychodrama training workshop 15 - 19 October with Sara Crane and Elizabeth Synnot. The purpose of this five-day workshop is opportunity for intensive experiential training in psychodrama, sociodrama, sociometry, role training and general group work.
Details coming
This workshop series is designed for anyone who is willing to take the time, and has the time, to focus on what is important to them. The workshop theme of going deep relates to the capacity of the psychodrama method to uncover important elements in a person’s life and fully take these into account. Depth can relate to depth of feeling such as mirth, love, gratitude, joy, appreciation, suffering, caring, sadness, bliss, or it can relate to depth of intention, purpose, or goal, or it can relate to depth of creativity, vision, or freedom. Flying high relates to the removal of barriers, the dissolving of worries, the emergence from painful or troubling issues or to connection or reconnection with spiritual ideals, feelings or experiences that can allow a person to feel like they are flying. A series – October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 5 (Saturday), 8, 15, 22, Tuesdays