Institutes

   

WPTI - Training

The Training Programme

The purpose of the programme is to develop excellence in the theory and practice of the psychodrama method. This method assists people to work with groups and individuals in therapeutic, educational, creative and organisational settings. This training is also of value to those in positions where providing leadership is central to their role.

Trainees can accumulate training hours by attending the year-long programme, training workshops, experiential workshops and through supervision.

The training programmes provided in Palmerston North, Wellington and Nelson have a two-semester programme. Trainees are expected to complete the whole year's programme and contact their Programme Co-ordinator if there is any difficulty with this.

The curriculum for each programme is based on the material set out in the ANZPA Training and Standards Manual and includes teaching, practice, coaching, and supervision.

Core Curriculum Training is designed for people who are either at the beginning or early stages in their psychodrama training. It introduces the founding principles of the psychodrama method using teaching, group process and supervised practice.

Intermediate Training is for trainees who have completed the core curriculum or equivalent. It strengthens trainees' role development in the areas of directing, auxiliary work and group work. Trainees are expected to complete some reading and writing requirements

Advanced Training is for trainees who have completed the intermediate year or equivalent. Advanced trainees are expected to complete reading, writing and peer group activities.

WPTI reserves the right to combine groups and is committed to work in a way that enables all trainees to continue to learn.

Application Process

This is done in three stages:

  1. Written Application
  2. Training Interview
  3. Payment of Fees

1. Written Application

Write a one page application with reflections on your training experience, training goals and purpose of your training in the coming year. Send this, with your deposit to the WPTI by the beginning of February.

2. Training Interview

The interview for the full year courses will be conducted between November and mid February by one of the training staff. A time will be arranged on receipt of written applications.

3. Payment of Fees

The training institute will inform you, in writing, of your acceptance into the training programme. Payment for the 1st semester is required before the beginning of the training year.

The Entry Criteria

Applicants will:

  • Have a vision of how training in psychodrama will assist them in their life and work
  • Have the resources to commit themselves to the programme and its requirements
  • Have previous experience in psychodrama and or other relevant training
  • Have completed or be working towards professional qualifications

Training Records

A record of completed training hours is kept for all trainees enrolled in the annual programme, a copy of which can be obtained for a fee of $25.00.

Library

There is a range of articles, books and theses, which may be borrowed from the Institute for one month at a time. Overdue books attract a fine.

The Venue

The Training Space, 5 Alpha Street, (off Cambridge Terrace) is the base for the Wellington Psychodrama Training Institute. Other psychodrama events are also held at The Training Space including regular ANZPA meetings and experiential psychodrama workshops.

Supervision

Supervised practice is an integral part of all the training in our programme. Trainees applying the psychodrama method in their work with clients are encouraged to organise additional regular supervision with supervisor associated with WPTI. One-on-one supervision is offered at the rate of $90.00 including GST.

 

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