Workshop 1, Sydney 2026: The Heart of Psychodrama (2 days)

The heart of psychodrama takes two forms. The first is the heart of the method and the second is the heart of the philosophy. The heart of the method is quite simple and easily recognisable for example in imaginative play. It involves the representation of one’s inner world in a symbolic outer form so that it can be seen clearly and worked with directly in action. Externalisation in itself creates a relief from living within one’s inner reality. Crucially it also provides sufficient distance that allows a new experience or a fresh perspective to emerge. As many therapists who have borrowed from Moreno’s psychodramatic techniques have discovered, the impact of these techniques is diminished unless they are married to the philosophy. The heart of psychodrama philosophy is Moreno’s vision of human beings as active, potent participants in life, involved as existentially-free creative beings in a here and now exploration of being in a world that is both infinite and unknown. Though this vision is appealing, it is another matter to know and trust oneself in this way, living in the here and now, not knowing what will happen next. The challenge is that while psychodrama techniques are easy to learn it is the philosophy that takes time to become integrated.

In this workshop, we will look at the narratives about who we are, what we identify with and how we see the world, that get in the way of our ongoing development. The more we show up as creative beings in our own right, the freer we are in the application of the method.

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For further information  rollobrowne1952@gmail.com   mobile 0417682085  or Bona Anna 

This program is the first workshop of the Sydney Psychodrama Personal and Professional Development Series 2026.  Participants will experience and develop their understanding of the Psychodramatic Method and its application.

Trainers in this program are qualified psychodrama trainers, educators and practitioners with Australian Aotearoa New Zealand Psychodrama Association (AANZPA).              

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Sydney Campus Policy on Refunds and Credit                                                           

All refund and credit decisions are at the discretion of the trainers. While we will always consider extenuating circumstances, in general the campus policy is:

• Cancellation up to 4 weeks out from an event – Full refund, minus a $40 administration fee or credit
• Cancellation within 4 weeks of an event – No refund but a credit towards a future event
• Cancellation within 7 days of an event or non-attendance – A credit towards a future event for illness only

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The Psychodramatic Method

The method assists participants to increase their spontaneity and creativity through active participation. This participation includes group work, enactment and mini lectures. The program will assist in developing leadership and will lead to increasing abilities in relating to others. The training assists is developing confidence in group presentations and in the development of interpersonal and group skills.  

This program is designed for professional people who are involved in health, theatre, management, consultancies, coaching, mentoring , supervision, art, writing, teaching, human potential and creative therapies. The process will assist in the deepening of abilities to step into the shoes of others and this will contribute to the effectiveness of those who are therapists, counsellors, psychotherapists, health workers, managers, trainers and educators, actors, artists, writers and poets. Supervised practice for advanced psychodrama trainees is also an aspect of this program.

The course will consist of enactment, group participation and discussion. Participants are expected to be actively involved, on both days. The learning of new skills may be emotionally challenging.

A certificate of attendance will be given on request and may be used for points towards required professional development and psychodrama certification. The training hours are recognised by Psychodrama Australia and can contrbute to certification as a psychodramatist, sociodramatist, role trainer or sociometrist.