Rock the Role Play: The Art of Psychodramatic Techniques in Group and 1-1 Sessions

Professional training with CE credits
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 27, 2020 in Lancaster, Pa.
Yes, there are rules to role play! And techniques, too! Make your role plays (and other action structures in other settings) rock with the techniques of doubling, role reversal and mirroring, which is considered a key intervention in supporting developmental change, empathy for self and more.

These psychodramatic standards, with other psychodramatic techniques, promise to enable people to give issues more serious or deeper consideration, particularly in settings where self disclosure and finding one’s voice are challenging.

In this interactive training workshop, Karen will demonstrate the use of doubling, role reversal and mirroring that enliven the therapeutic setting, increases insight,  permits and assists self disclosure, and deepens a person’s experience of self and the issue. There will be ample opportunities to practice and ask questions about the use of this role play technique.

You will learn:

  • How to enliven your talk-oriented sessions.
  • The application of role theory to best practices for role play.
  • Trauma-informed care for safe role play.
  • The multiple uses of the psychodramatic double.
  • Assessing your client for the best role play interventions.
  • How to explain and warm up your client to the role techniques.
  • The use of role reversal and mirroring.
  • How to evaluate the client’s story for role play possibilities.
  • The judicious use of props to set scenes and make the issue come alive.
 
Who will benefit
 
This training is designed for mental health professionals and professional helpers, including social workers, marriage and family therapists, licensed counselors, addictions counselors, physicians, nurses, creative arts therapists, massage therapists and bodyworkers, alternative health practitioners, life and wellness coaches, educators, clergy, clinical supervisors, administrators, youth leaders, group leaders, graduate students and others interested in experiential psychotherapy and experiential learning.
 
Tuition
 
Tuition is $95 for the all-day training if registered by March 20 $110 after. It includes the program, six CE credits and psychodrama hours, handouts and healthy snacks.

As always, there will be options to address personal growth work in a supportive setting and bring case studies forward for feedback and action supervision.
 
You may register in one of two ways:

  • Register online with your credit card on Eventbrite.
  • Or  send check to Karen Carnabucci at 313 W. Liberty St. Suite 263, Lancaster, PA 17603.
 
CE and psychodrama credits
 
Karen Carnabucci, LCSW, TEP, and Companions In Healing are approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors to offer continuing education for social workers, marriage and family therapists and professional counselors according to Pennsylvania Board Approval #SWPR-004002.

These training hours also may be counted towards the Certified Psychodramatist credential as approved by the American Board of  Examiners In Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy.

Training hours may be counted towards certification approved by the International Society of Experiential Professionals.

You may be able to submit this certificate for credits in another helping discipline or in another state. Please contact your respective state board for information.

Lunch

Please bring your own lunch or expect to go out for a 45-minute lunch break. No refrigeration will be available.

What to bring
  • Your lunch unless you are planning to purchase your lunch from a nearby eatery.
  • Your notebook and pen, if you wish to take notes.
  • Water bottle.
  • Coffee, if you must have it!
  • Any special foods or snacks that you may need.
  • Business cards, brochures or other materials for the sharing table.
  • Your curiosity and questions.

At a glance

What Rock the Role Play: The Art of Psychodramatic Techniques in Group and 1-1 Sessions
When 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 27, 2020
Where 313 W. Liberty St., Suite 263, Lancaster, Pa.
Instructor Karen Carnabucci, LCSW, TEP
CE credits Six credits for social workers, marriage and therapists and licensed professional counselors, plus psychodrama credits
Tuition $95 by March 20, $110 after.

How to register

Early registration is recommended.
  • Online here with your credit card.
  • Or send check to Karen Carnabucci at 313 W. Liberty St. Suite 263, Lancaster, PA 17603.
  • Contact Karen for questions.
Liberty Place is located at 313 W. Liberty St, Lancaster, Pa. , with convenient free parking in a large lot across the street. The building is located six blocks from the Lancaster Amtrak station and is accessible from Routes 501, 272, 72, 30, 222 and 283.

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