The Christchurch Institute for Training in Psychodrama
The Purpose of Training
The aim of training is to bring about an integration of theory and practice through the supervised experiential learning of Psychodrama, Sociodrama, Sociometry, Role Training, and Group Work, which is then applied to the
trainee’s chosen profession.
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Training in the psychodrama method and/or group work will assist those in leadership
roles to develop their abilities. They will be enlivened and challenged to expand their
creative edge and professional competency. Through a greater awareness of their own behaviour
and the development of leadership roles, a network of satisfying relationships will be
developed and sustained. Psychodrama is primarily a group method. Developing an appreciation
of group dynamics is therefore fundamental in psychodrama training. Specifically trainees
learn to recognise and value the sociometry which occurs in groups and work with this both as group member and leader.
Application for Training
This is done in three stages:
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Written Application:
Write to us stating your training experience, training goals and specific focus for the coming year. A deposit must accompany enrolments; this is fully refundable if you do not proceed to training.
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Training Interview:
On receipt of the application all new trainees and trainees moving to a new programme will be interviewed.
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Acceptance into the programme:
Your acceptance into the training programme will be notified by letter following completion of the first two processes. Your place will be confirmed by the payment of fees.
Accreditation
The process of accreditation is described in the ANZPA training manual, and involves both written and practical assessments.
Who Can Enter Training
Trainees come from a wide range of backgrounds such as counselling, psychotherapy,
pastoral care, social work, medicine, clinical psychology, psychiatry, nursing,
occupational therapy, community work, law, management, organisational development,
personnel work, theatre, outdoor pursuits, and politics. They come from the many
areas of life and work in which people are learning, changing, and relating to others.
Programme
An up to date training programme can be obtained by
contacting the Administrator.
Supervision
Supervision is an integral part of the training process. As trainees progress in their
training, and apply the method in their life and work, supervision assists in the integration of new learning.
Individual and group supervision sessions are available from the Institute staff and
other approved supervisors. A suitable supervisor is selected in consultation with the current trainer.
Training Records
The Institute maintains a record of the courses it conducts. In addition to this trainees
are expected to keep a record of their own attendance at training events.
Psychodrama Library
ANZPA Canterbury/Westland maintains an up to date library, with a range of articles, books,
journals and theses. These may be borrowed by trainees.