June 10-11, 2016

With Sylvia Israel

Incorporating experiential methods into working with individual therapy can enliven and inspire both client and therapist. Participants will learn practical action techniques, drawn from psychodrama, including role-play, use of the action time line and methods of choice making. Attention will be given to warm- up, action and closure of each session. Therapeutic goals will inform the use of each intervention. Participants will practice techniques, taking the role of therapist, client and witness.

Educational Goal: Incorporate various action methods drawn from Psychodrama into your work with individual 

Learning objective:  
-  Apply at least 3 psychodramatic methods to your work with individuals and couples 
-  Assess how to work safely with individuals, drawing from trauma and brain research 
-  Utilize body awareness through mindfulness and theater practices 
-  Demonstrate moving from talking to action, from the therapist chair to the action or stage area

This training is designed for licensed marriage and family therapists, creative arts therapists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, social workers pastoral counselors and students; for those new to the field as well as those with experience.

When: 6/10/2016,10:30am-6:30pm & 6/11/2016 9am-6pm

Where: IMAGINE! Center for Creativity & Healing 1924 Fourth Street, San Rafael 94901

Fee: $395/$350 by 5/10/16. Students/Interns $345/$300 by 5/10/16.

Fee fully refundable until 3 weeks prior; 50% refundable thereafter; no refunds day of training.

Registration: Send a check made out to: Sylvia Israel 1924 Fourth St, San Rafael, CA 94901. 

Questions: Sylvia Israel 415-454-7308 sylvia@imaginecenter.net

Sylvia Israel, LMFT (mfc31245), Certified Psychodrama Trainer, Educator and Practitioner (TEP) Registered Drama Therapist/Trainer (RDT/BCT), Founding Member of Bay Area Moreno Institute, and Founder/Past- Director of Bay Area Playback Theatre, teaches at the CA Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). Sylvia has been in private practice working with individuals, couples, and families in San Francisco and Marin for 25 years.

Continuing Education: Course meets the qualification for 15 hours of continuing education credit for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, LEP as required by the CA Association of Marriage and Family Therapists , Sylvia Israel provider #129230. Certificates will be distributed upon completion. Hours may also be applied for Drama Therapy (recognized by NADTA), & Psychodrama (Recognized by the American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy).

Accommodations: Facilities and programs are accessible to persons with disabilities. If you have a special need and plan to attend the workshop, please contact Sylvia Israel at 415-454-7308. Please allow as much advance notice as is possible to ensure we have ample opportunity to meet your needs.

Grievances: If you have questions or concerns, contact Sylvia Israel at above address.