Bay Area Moreno Institute
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Sylvia@imaginecenter.net
Phone: (415) 454 7308
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The Bay Area Moreno Institute is offering a Psychodrama Training Cohort, October 2025 through April 2026. This will be an in-person closed group, which will meet over four weekends (approximately every other month). This group provides in-depth training for people seeking to expand their knowledge of the theory and practice of psychodrama, sociometry and group psychotherapy. Whether you are interested in bringing action methods into your work, pursuing psychodrama certification, or seeking an in-depth experience of psychodrama, this training will support you in taking your next steps.
The closed cohort training group creates a supportive, stimulating community of learners committed to personal and professional growth. The
training group is a laboratory in which to develop spontaneity as a director, auxiliary, protagonist and group member. Special topics will be presented which might include sociometry, role
development, spontaneity/creativity, playback theater, defenses and working with trauma. Trainees will have input into specific areas of study and numerous opportunities for
directing.
Participants develop their skills as auxiliary and director through leading warm-ups, practicing psychodramatic techniques and interventions, and by directing vignettes and short psychodramas. Advanced trainees may have the opportunity to direct a full drama.
Through this training program you will:
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Experience the interplay of creativity and spontaneity and learn how to bring these concepts to life with individuals, couples and groups
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Learn how to judiciously and safely use improvisation, role play and other action-oriented techniques to support behavior change, healing and wellness
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Experience how psychodrama can be used for containment and expansion
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Experience activities that support healthy connections in groups
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Receive peer encouragement and coaching as you apply psychodrama methods to your work
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Experience inspiration, compassion and support from a group of diverse and dedicated professionals
Who should attend? Training is open to professionals and students in the fields of mental health, law, substance abuse and recovery, creative arts therapies, religion, human services, personnel management, group facilitation and education, as well as those wanting to further their knowledge of psychodrama.
Continuing Education Information
Educational Goal
Students will learn the philosophy, history and methodology or Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy as created by JL and Zerka Moreno.
Learning Objectives
After the training group sessions participants will be able to:
- List the three phases of every psychodrama
- Identify the five elements of psychodrama
- Use the technique of doubling in your work
- Discuss the difference between a supportive and containing double
- Demonstrate the use of role reversal to access strengths
- List three reasons to role reverse
- Explain why spontaneity and creativity are important in psychodrama
- Discuss two key philosophical underpinnings of psychodrama
- Demonstrate at least one body-based somatic method to integrate into your work
- Explain why all of psychodrama has been referred to as "spontaneity training"
- Describe how sociometric exercises create cohesion and safety in a group
- Apply sociometric methods to your work
- Create a warm-up
- Discuss the importance of sharing
- Demonstrate directing an action vignette
When: Four weekends October 2025 – April 2026
Dates: October 18-19, 2025
January 17-18, 2026
March 14-15, 2026
April 25-26, 2026
Participants must make a commitment to participate in all sessions.
Time: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Where: 55 La Goma, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Fee: $1900 or $475 per training weekend by 9/20/25; $2000 or $500 per weekend after.
Student Fee (with full-time ID) Fee: $1600 or $400 per training weekend by 9/20/25; $1700 or $425 per weekend after.
Payment can be made:
(a) In one installment (preferable)
(b) In four installments: A deposit of $475 ($400 for students) upon registration that will be applied to the last (4th) session and 3 payments of $475 ($400 for students) each due October 1, 2025, January 1, 2026 and March 1, 2026.
Payment is expected for all sessions and can be made by Venmo @Sylvia-Israel 415 686 6800 or Zelle 415 686 6800 or check-contact sylvia@imaginecenter.net.
Late Payment Policy: If payment is not received on or before the training date a late fee of $50 will be incurred for each late payment.
Refund policy: Full refund three weeks prior to first meeting. 50% two weeks prior. No refund after.
Financial and Participation Commitment: By joining the training cohort, you are making a commitment to participate and pay for all four sessions.
Information/To Register: Contact: Sylvia Israel (415) 454-7308 or sylvia@imaginecenter.net.
Space is limited, so please register early. New students are required to have an interview with Sylvia before registering. Returning students are invited to request an
interview if desired.
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INFORMATION ON CONTINUING EDUCATION: Course meets the qualifications for 60 (15 per weekend) continuing education hours for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Sylvia Israel, Provider # 019617, is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEP. Sylvia Israel maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.
Additional fee: $40 for all four weekends.
Certificates of Attendance: Will be distributed each weekend.
Accommodations and Grievances: See https://www.bayareamorenoinstitute.com/ce-provider/
CEs for Licensed Psychologists and Registered Nurses: Contact Sylvia 8 weeks before the first day of the workshop. Additional Fee TBD.
Drama Therapy and Psychodrama Training Hours: 60 (15 per weekend) 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).
Psychodrama Certificate of Attendance: Will be awarded to all participants upon completion. (No Fee)
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