Sydney

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.  It involves the representation of one's inner world in a symbolic outer form so it can be seen clearly and worled withj dorectly in action. As many therapists who have borrowed from Moreno’s psychodramatic techniques have discovered, the impact of such 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. 

In creating a therapeutic theatre, Moreno paid particular attention to the stage as a place to live freely (1994:a). The unique advantage of psychodrama is that it can depict life in all its light and its darkness. That is, it has the capacity to work with what is real. Showing what is real on a stage is “the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being” (Thornton Wilder 1957).

The best way to understand the power of psychodrama is to experience it.

Come and join in or sit and watch as the drama unfolds. Experience the power of action methods and gain new perspectives on the way we relate in today’s world

Psychodrama awakens and strengthens people’s ability to express themselves responsively and creatively in all aspects of their lives. In this workshop you will be enter into the psychodrama process, with a focus on what matters to you in your life - perhaps you want to bring more vitality and flow into your work and relationships; break through old patterns of behaviour and create new responses; or develop a specific aspect of your functioning. 

The value of role theory is that is produces living pictures of the self, which assist a person to gain a more objective picture of their functioning at any relevant moment. These are generally moments when they are unaware of how they are being and what they are doing. The point is for the individual to develop a greater sense of themselves, stimulate their creativity and continue to expand their progressive functioning. This is a vision of creative living, one that effectively progresses their life purpose. As Clayton put it, “life provides countless opportunities to combine astute analysis with the creative element in a person’s functioning” (1993:1).

In this workshop, we will explore role theory, specifically the impact of role perceptions in here and now interactions and the use of role analysis to deepen our understanding of individual role structures and role relations between individuals.

Sociodrama training. Working with Organisations, Families and other Human Systems. This workshop is for leaders and other change agents who wish to refine their abilities to work sociodramatically within the organisations and systems in which they work and live.

The best way to understand the power of psychodrama is to experience it. These evenings are designed to give participants an opportunity to experience psychodrama in a safe and gentle environment. They are run by experienced and qualified professionals trained in the psychodramatic method, and group work, with time available for questions about the m

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