IN PERSON TRAINING!
Date & Time:
Saturday, September 6th, from 9:00am - 5:15pm
Sunday, September 7th, from 9:00am - 5:30pm
Facilitator: Brittany Lakin-Starr, Ph.D.,TEP
Location: Nourishment Works, 3921 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Lunch break: Together we’ll break for lunch. Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages during our training day.
Contact info: info@chicagopsychodrama.com
Cost: Prices listed below. Please note the varying rates depending on the payment method (PayPal vs. Zelle).
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Paypal Regular Rate: $465
Paypal Early Bird: $425 (ends 8/25/25)
Paypal Staff: $440
Paypal Student: $210
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Zelle Regular Rate: $450
Zelle Early Bird: $425 (ends 8/25/25)
Zelle Staff: $425
Zelle Student: $200
Early Bird Pricing Ends 8/25/25!
Welcome to our two- day Fall Psychodrama Intensive, where the crips fall inspires us to slow down making space for new experiences for ourselves and the clients we work with. This highly experiential workshop invites you to explore how engaging with challenges in action, in the “here and now” provides insights and opportunities for meaningful behavior change that extends beyond what traditional talk therapy can offer.
During this training, participants will be introduced to a variety of psychodrama techniques, including doubling, role reversal, interviewing, and scene setting, applicable in both individual and group settings. Participants will also advance their knowledge through an exploration of group dynamics (sociometry), role identification, and the three phases of psychodrama group work: warm-up, action, and sharing. Participants will also learn about the history and evolution of psychodrama, sociometry, and group therapy which were developed by Dr. Jacob L. Moreno. Finally, the research and effectiveness of psychodrama techniques will be explored.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is ideal for mental health professionals, educators, social workers, coaches, lawyers, nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals, managers, team leaders, and HR professionals and anyone interested in incorporating psychodramatic methods into their work. No prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to learn and participate.
Previous training in psychodrama and/or acting is NOT required. This training is designed to introduce new students to Psychodrama while also advancing the skills of those with prior training.
A lunch break will be provided, and complimentary snacks and beverages will be available throughout the training.
Learning Objectives
Define psychodrama and identify one way in which action methods can help facilitate healing
Identify the three parts of a psychodrama group
Name and describe three psychodrama tools and how they are used in clinical practice
Practice psychodramatic techniques (e.g., doubling, role reversal, interviewing) and
demonstrate how they can be incorporated into current clinical work
Psychodrama has been used all over the world in many different clinical settings and has helped in the treatment of mood disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, chronic mental illness, and relational issues.
Don’t miss this opportunity! Reserve your spot now!
Facilitator
Brittany Lakin-Starr, Ph.D.,TEP., is a board certified trainer, educator, and practitioner of psychodrama and sociometry. As this training spans two days, attendees will have plenty of opportunities to practice skills in small groups and receive valuable guidance and feedback from the trainers. Participants can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the psychodrama approach and will develop the skills necessary to incorporate these tools into their own professional work.
Continuing Education (CE) Credits
This training provides 15 CE credits for Illinois Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, U.S. Registered Dietitians (RD/RDN), Diet Technician Registered (DTR, NDTR), and Public Health professionals (CPH).
Psychodrama Training Hours
In addition, this training offers 16 psychodrama training hours for students who are working toward the American Board of Examiners (ABE) certification in Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy. These hours are valid indefinitely.
Drama Therapy Training Hours
This training offers (1 credit/15 hours) of the required Psychodrama/Sociodrama credits/hours. For students in NADTA’s Registered Drama Therapist Alternative Training Program. All trainers are TEPs and PATs as required by NADTA.
