IN PERSON TRAINING!
Date & Time: Saturday, September 27th from 9:00am - 5:15pm
Facilitators: Mallory Primm, PsyD, PAT & Kate Merkle MPH, RDN, LCSW, PAT
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@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: $240
Paypal Early Bird: $220 (ends 9/7/25)
Paypal Staff: $220
Paypal Student: $110
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Zelle Regular Rate: $225
Zelle Early Bird: $205 (ends 9/7/25)
Zelle Staff: $205
Zelle Student: $100
Early Bird Pricing Ends 9/7/25!
An Introduction to Psychodrama!
One-Day Experiential Training
Step into the world of psychodrama and sociometry in this engaging one-day training designed for both newcomers and those looking to deepen their understanding of these powerful methods.
Participants will explore the fundamentals of sociometry, learning how to assess and map group dynamics to build safety, connection, and cohesion. From there, the training introduces the three core phases of a psychodrama session—Warm-Up, Action, and Sharing—offering practical tools to bring dramatic action into therapeutic spaces.
Rooted in the pioneering work of Dr. J.L. Moreno, this training combines theory with experiential learning, allowing participants to witness and practice techniques that foster deeper self-awareness, emotional expression, and connection within groups.
What You’ll Learn
Core psychodrama principles, techniques, and processes.
Methods to create a safer and engaging group environment.
Tools for facilitating self-discovery, emotional release, and enhanced connections in a variety of settings.
Practical applications for therapy, education, and organizational development.
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.
What to Expect
This highly interactive day will include:
Warm-up activities to build group cohesion and engagement.
Hands-on practice of psychodrama techniques.
Opportunities to explore personal and professional themes in a supportive environment.
Time for questions, reflection, and connection with other participants.
Opportunities to practice skills in small groups and receive valuable guidance and feedback from the trainer.
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.
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.
Facilitators
Mallory Primm, PsyD, PAT and Kate Merkle, LCSW, MPH, RDN, PAT, are board certified psychodramatist and experienced trainers of psychodrama and sociometry. Attendees will have 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 7 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 8 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.
