• Cultivating Wisdom in Everyday Life: A Psychodrama Workshop for Personal Growth and Professional Development
• September 2026 - June 2027 Psychodrama Training Cohort

Each of us has inner wisdom. Yet, there are times when our wisdom seems distant and out-of-reach. Even when we know better, we find ourselves reacting with repetitive, unskillful patterns. We lose touch with the wise part of ourselves, with our autonomous healing center that truly knows what we need. How do we access our inner wisdom? What skills can we draw upon and develop to bring it forth? What blocks us from our inner knowing? What spiritual and other practices can help?
 

In a supportive group, we will access our deepest knowing and practice applying wisdom to our everyday interactions. We will use psychodrama, expressive arts and guided imagery to accomplish these goals and learn methods to work with ourselves and with others.

Professional Educational Goal (You do not need to be a professional to attend)
Participants will learn psychodramatic methods to address blocks and access wisdom for personal growth and/or when working with clients. 
 

Learning Objectives
After the workshop participants will be better able to:

• List three phases of every psychodrama
• List at two or more of the five elements of Psychodrama
• Describe the autonomous healing center 
• Describe the benefits of role reversing with a wisdom figure
• Explain the importance of staying in the window of tolerance 
• Utilize mindful body awareness when taking a role
• Discuss the importance of embodying a role
• Discuss the importance of the warm-up phase of psychodrama
• Discuss at least one application of a wisdom figure
• Demonstrate at least one method of self-regulation. 

FEE: $450 by 5/2/26; $500 after.
Students (with full-time ID): $350 by 5/2/26; $400 after.
 

Full refund up to two weeks prior to first day of workshop. 50% one week prior. No refund thereafter. Payment plans available.

HEALTH POLICY: Participants’ health is important. Respectfully, we also acknowledge that each individual is entirely responsible for their health and safety. If you are experiencing any (Covid, flu, cold) symptoms of illness prior to the weekend, please contact Sylvia. You will be fully refunded minus a $100 administrative fee if notified 3 days before the start of the workshop. No refund thereafter.  

INFORMATION: sylvia@imaginecenter.net 415-454-7308

REGISTRATION: Click here. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) CREDIT INFORMATION FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: 

CE for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, and/or LEP
Course meets the qualifications for 14 hours of continuing education credit 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.
Certificates will be distributed upon completion. Additional $25 fee. 
See http://www.bayareamorenoinstitute.com/ce-provider/ for information about
Accommodations and Grievances.

CEs for Licensed Psychologists and Registered Nurses
• CE credits for psychologists are provided by the Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA) which is co-sponsoring this program. The Spiritual Competency Academy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Spiritual Competency Academy maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 

• SCA is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN Provider CEP16887) for licensed nurses in California. RNs must retain their certificate of attendance for 4 years after the course concludes. 

•For questions about receiving your Certificate of Attendance, contact Sylvia Israel

sylvia@imaginecenter.net. Additional Fee: $100 per workshop. 

Certificates of Attendance: Will be distributed upon completion. 

•For questions about above CE, contact Spiritual Competency Academy at info@spiritualcompetencyacademy.com.

Drama Therapy and Psychodrama Training Hours: 14 hours may 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)

This is an in-person closed group, that will provide 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. 

If you are interested in being part of the cohort, please let Sylvia know as this will help with planning. 

Contact: Sylvia Israel (415) 454-7308 or sylvia@imaginecenter.net