Perth Campus
The Perth Campus aims to provide a range of opportunities for experiential learning applying Psychodrama, also referred to as action methods. This collectively includes group leadership, psychodrama, sociodrama, sociometry and role training that facilitate on-going, progressive and creative functioning in everyday life, work and community situations.
Psychodrama is a general term that includes the philosophy, theory, and methods developed by Dr JL Moreno (1898-1974) and since then by the Australian Aotearoa and New Zealand Psychodrama Association Inc (AANZPA) and many organisations and countries throughout the world.
Psychodrama is conducted in groups and has wide application in education, organisational development, community development, health and social justice. This professional development is for anyone who works with others as counsellors, coaches, organisational consultants, team leaders, community service providers, managers, teachers, health professionals, or who are working with individuals or groups in any field.
As well as the full-year Training Program (view Here), workshops for Introduction to Psychodrama and Professional development using Moreno's action methods will be offered from time to time. These will provide Registraion information on this website and are open to those new to psychodrama and any professional people intered in developing more creative reponses to life.s circumstances and more satisfying relationships.
For interest in the Training program, please contact Kevin Franklin kevfrank@westnet.com.au or Helen Phelan hjphelan@iinet.net.au and see information below.
The AANZPA site AANZPA.org has information on the annual conference held in January each year in various cities in Australia and New Zealand.
Upcoming Events
Moreno recognised that we are not only in relationship with one another; we are at the same time influencing and influenced by, the wider cultural and community systems that we are part of. We live and work in a variety of systems, from family systems, organisational systems, community, national and international systems.
We know the systems in our world through our own world view and perspectives. What you see, and what sense you make of the system, influences the decisions for interventions and engagement.
You are invited to explore the systems in which we work and live through action methods that can develop new perspectives, uncover hidden dynamics and shine a light on the influencing forces and the choice points of tapping into the hope in the system.
Using sociodrama, sociometry and other action methods, together we will:
- Appreciate the social and cultural ‘map’ of the systems and the expectations that this may generate
- Experience and appreciate the relationships within the system, the dynamics operating, and participants’ individual roles and areas of influence.
- Explore the values and belief systems that assist in keeping the system vital and alive to respond to the changing environment or hold it back.
- Further develop the roles of social investigator, systems analyst and wise guide to creatively explore interventions, expansions, visions and actions emerging in the system.
For new participants, who are not yet formal Trainees, please contact us for a pre-workshop interview.
The workshop includes a processing Session for Trainees on Sunday starting 4:30 after the workshop. Cost $50 - Venue:same as wrokshop.
Current and Past Events
Scope of Learning:
Identify one’s sociometric position in group. Sustain a good level of motivation in the conduct of all activities associated with the use of sociometry. Develop an interest in exploring patterns of relationships. Continue to integrate previous learning.
4 evening workshops: Thurs 5th Thurs 12th Thurs 19th and Thurs 26th; 6.30 – 9:30pm
For further information and Registration contact Kaye Keam (08) 93822883 kayekeam@gmail.com
Psychodrama training provides the opportunity to learn how and why action methods work.
This experiential way of working increases our spontaneity and creativity and develops the ability to work with what is emerging in each person and the group. This enhances all aspects of professional and personal life.
Participants will develop abilities to work more creatively with individuals and groups in a range of settings such as health, education, training, community and organisations.
Weekend Workshop
Sat & Sun 17th & 18th Workshop; Sat 9.30am – 4.30pm; Sun 11:00am - 6:00pm
For further information and Registration contact Kaye Keam (08) 93822883 kayekeam@gmail.com
This workshop is designed to welcome and introduce newcomers to action methods and to assist others to continue developing previously learned skills and abilities.
The Psychodrama training model provides on-going professional support for those who work with individuals and groups in a range of workplace settings such as health, education, the arts, training, community services and organisations.
Learning occurs through experience and this way of training increases our spontaneity and creativity. The purpose is to work with what is emerging in each person and the group and to enhance the quality and satisfaction in our professional and inter-personal relationships.
One-Day Workshop Sunday 20th September 11:00am - 6:00pm
For further information and registration contact Kaye Keam
Email: kayekeam@gmail.com Ph: 9382 2883 Mob:0418 900 312
Scope of learning:
During sessions check learning outcomes from above. In addition map the sociomertic structure of group – Criteria for acceptance, rejection & neutrality – Create sociogram in action – Conduct a sociometric measure
4 evening workshops Thurs 3rd Thurs 10th Thurs 17th and Thurs 24th ; 6.30 - 9.30pm
For further information and Registration contact Kaye Keam (08) 93822883 kayekeam@gmail.com
Psychodrama training provides the opportunity to learn how and why action methods work.
This experiential way of working increases our spontaneity and creativity and develops the ability to work with what is emerging in each person and the group. This enhances all aspects of professional and personal life.
Participants will develop abilities to work more creatively with individuals and groups in a range of settings such as health, education, training, community and organisations.
Weekend Workshop
Sat & Sun 15th & 16th August Workshop ; Sat 11:00am – 6:00pm; Sun 12:00noon - 6:00pm
For further information and Registration contact Kaye Keam (08) 93822883 kayekeam@gmail.com
Psychodrama training provides the opportunity to learn how and why action methods work.
This experiential way of working increases our spontaneity and creativity and develops the ability to work with what is emerging in each person and the group. This enhances all aspects of professional and personal life.
Participants will develop abilities to work more creatively with individuals and groups in a range of settings such as health, education, training, community and organisations.
Weekend Workshop 18 & 19 July - Saturday 9:30-4:30pm; Sunday 11:00am - 6:00pm
For further information and registration contact Kaye Keam Email: kayekeam@gmail.com Ph: 9382 2883 Mob: 0418 900 312
Scope of learning:
Psychodrama methods in a 1:1 coaching, counselling or psychotherapy setting. Understand difference between psychodramatic approaches and other common psychoanalytical, psychotherapy and counselling practises.
Action cues, when and how to move into action with assistance of simple props such as the empty chair, cushions and other available objects to expand the experience of the client. Direct a 1:1 enactment.
4 evening workshops: Thurs 9th Thurs 16th Thurs 23rd and Thurs 30th ; 6.30 – 9.30pm
For further information and Registration contact Kaye Keam (08) 93822883 kayekeam@gmail.com
Psychodrama training provides the opportunity to learn how and why action methods work.
This experiential way of working increases our spontaneity and creativity and develops the ability to work with what is emerging in each person and the group. This enhances all aspects of professional and personal life.
Participants will develop abilities to work more creatively with individuals and groups in a range of settings such as health, education, training, community and organisations.
Sat & Sun 20th & 21st Weekend Workshop; Sat: 9.30am – 4.30pm ; Sun 11:00am - 6:00pm
For further information and registration contact Kaye Keam
Email: kayekeam@gmail.com Ph: 9382 2883 Mob: 0418 900 312
Psychodrama training provides the opportunity to learn how and why action methods work.
This experiential way of working increases our spontaneity and creativity and develops the ability to work with what is emerging in each person and the group. This enhances all aspects of professional and personal life.
Participants will develop abilities to work more creatively with individuals and groups in a range of settings such as health, education, training, community and organisations.
Weekend Workshop 16 & 17 May - Saturday 12:15-5:00pm (Registration 12:00); Sunday 11:00am - 6:00pm
For further information and registration contact Kaye Keam
Email: kayekeam@gmail.com Ph: 9382 2883 Mob: 0418 900 312
Scope of learning:
Role Training as an application of Role theory. The purpose and steps taken in a role training session. Co-creatively develop an ability to recognise and name different roles as they emerge during the session. Learn to maximise and concretise healthy and progressive roles which bring enabling solutions to expand our functioning. Opportunities to direct particular aspects of a role training session.
4 evening workshops: Thurs 7th Thurs 14th Thurs 21st and Thurs 28th; 6.30 – 9.30pm
For further information and Registration contact Kaye Keam (08) 93822883 kayekeam@gmail.com