Fostering a Relational Worldview:

Fostering a Relational Worldview

Therapists currently observe an epidemic of polarized relationships and viewpoints in their clients’ lives, while challenges of polarization dominate social, economic and political reality.

Bridging past into present, and grounded in skills of psychodrama, sociometry and group psychotherapy initiated by Jacob and Zerka Moreno, this experiential, didactic workshop will train participants in the use of adaptable, active therapeutic tools from time-tested modalities. The workshop will help therapists’ clients build internal resources and leverage conflicting intra- and interpersonal dynamics toward balanced and harmonious interactions. Relational worldview skills will be taught that are applicable to individual, relationship, and group therapy as well as therapists’ own lives.

The workshop will include:

· Brief history of Sociometry and Psychodrama over the last century.

· Demonstration and experiential practice of two Psychodrama interventions (doubling and role reversal) which can be introduced in your client sessions

· Introduction to TuneUP! a new, containing, sociometric action instrument. This instrument provides clinicians guidance to help clients find balance between the conflicting needs and values within themselves and in their relationships.

· There will be ample time for practice, group reflection and questions.

Presenters

Joyce Follingstad, PhD, CP is a Clinical Psychologist and Certified Practitioner in Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy. She has had decades oftraining in Gestalt, Psychodrama and Hypnosis. In her therapy practice of more than 40 years, Joyce has counseled individuals and couples as well as facilitating Psychodrama groups and retreats. She has background in Psychiatric and Rehabilitation Nursing as a Registered Nurse. Joyce was a charter member of AMHA (now IMHPA) and serves on the IMHPA Board.

Anna Schaum LPC, TEP holds the Trainer Educator Practitioner certification, the highest qualification offered by the American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy.

As a therapist, Anna works with high performing women in business, medicine, the arts, and professional sports. Anna also consults and does mediation work for organizations seeking systems change through her organization Dramatic Changes: The Center for Sound Relationships. She draws on her diverse background as a professional symphonic musician and as a member of senior leadership (AVP Culture & Equity) within an international creative agency.

Those who attend will receive:

Tools and information to carry away. Access to a robust international network of professional psychodrama & Sociometry practitioners. Access to information for further in-depth training in Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy.