Training with the Wellington Psychodrama Training Institute
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:
Written Application
Training Interview
Payment of Fees
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.
Training Interview
The interview will be conducted between November and February by one of the training staff. A time
is arranged on receipt of written applications.
Payment of Fees
The training institute will inform you, in writing, of your acceptance into the training programme.
Your place will be confirmed by the payment of fees prior to the commencement of the opening session.
The Entry Criteria
Applicants will:
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Have a vision of how training in psychodrama will assist them in their life and work
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Have the resources to commit themselves to the programme and its requirements
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Have previous experience in psychodrama and or other relevant training
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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.