Alexander and Ciotola Training Service Presents:

Introduction to Psychodrama for Trauma Survivors

FOUR HOURS OF TRAINING READY WHEN YOU ARE

MODULE ONE: AN OVERVIEW OF PSYCHODRAMA

Includes a brief history of Psychodrama’s founder J.L. Moreno, MD and his early work, an overview of the method’s applications and the overarching principles contributing to its effectiveness.
 

MODULE TWO: WHAT IS TRAUMA?

Creating a working definition of trauma, the various ways it is re-experienced for the individual, its effect of “rhythmic rupture,” and various contributing causes and their overwhelming prevalence.

MODULE THREE: WHAT ARE THE TRAUMA DISORDERS?

An overview of the trauma disorders occurring across a broad diagnostic spectrum, including: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Depersonalization Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

MODULE 4: HOW TRAUMA AFFECTS THE BRAIN

How trauma reorients and effects the brain, neurological changes as a result, including the impairment of communication between the brain’s hemispheres, and functional implications of overwhelming trauma.

MODULE FIVE: FUNDAMENTALS OF TRAUMA-BASED PSYCHOTHERAPY

Highlighting the imperative of the therapeutic relationship for healing, the essential nature of safety and consistency, and the role of expressive therapies, including their ability to connect the internal verbal condition with the non-verbal.

MODULE SIX: TRAUMA-FOCUSED PSYCHODRAMA

Reviewing the ability of Psychodrama to bring objectivity and accurate labeling while re-writing trauma-based material, moving the brain beyond what is “stuck,” and creativity as the key to change.

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MEET OUR TEAM

Linda Ciotola

Director, MEd, TEP, TSM

Nancy Alexander

MSW, LCSW-C

Connie Newton

Trained Auxiliary Ego

Will Halm

Trained Auxiliary Ego

INTRODUCTION TRAINING INCLUDES

Educational Webinars

This easily accessible introduction offers a window into the world of Psychodrama in an innovative and experiential way.

 

Trained Psychodrama Team

Every member of our team is fully educated in the Therapeutic Spiral ModelTM and have extensive training in its methods and roles.

Live Interactive Workshops

Each training series offers a live, online intensive. Get access to your instructors, have questions answered in real time, and deepen your understanding.

On Demand Video Library

Complete your training at your own pace with a fully equipped video library. Easily navigate your content, track your progress, and submit questions to your instructors.

Downloadable Material

Every module comes with material available for download. These including (but not limited to) workbooks, additional slides, audio recordings, and other related content.

Always Available Online

Training on your desktop, tablet, phone, or any internet ready device. Login where ever you have an internet connection and continue where you left off.

American Board of Examiners for Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy has authorized up to 150 psychodrama hours online with approval of primary trainer.

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