1. Have previous experience in psychodrama
2. Preferably possess or are working towards professional qualifications
3. Have the resources to commit themselves to the training and its requirements
4. Identify and are willing to have regular supervision sessions with a suitable supervisor who can guide the trainee through the stages of development

Training is a developmental process designed to meet requirements described in the AANZPA Inc. Training and Standards Manual. Progress is determined by assessment of role development and readiness to commence the next phase of training. Assessment requirements are discussed by trainees with their supervisor and trainer at regular intervals through the training process.

The Structure of the Training Process

The purpose of the initial Foundations year is to provide an introduction and overview of the entire content of the method – psychodrama, sociodrama, sociometry, role training and group work. Throughout the programme, participants are encouraged to attend experiential weekends to gain further experience in the method. At the end of the Foundations training, each trainee has a 40-minute consultation with his or her trainers to review role development, progress, abilities and training goals. The Foundations programme commences with an opening weekend followed by various training sessions and experiential sessions that are continued throughout the year. All experiential weekends are included in the cost. There may be some additional stand alone workshops that are not incorporated in the overall cost that are optional. 

Experiential Weekends

These provide for trainees and others to explore their social atom and to attend to personal development.

Developing Practice

Trainees will participate in group interactions and dramas as audience, protagonist, auxiliary and director. They work to develop greater autonomy and authority. The ability to make oral and written reports of systemic assessments, followed by investigative discussion, is promoted.

Open Events

Some aspects of the training programme are open to participants not enrolled in year-long programmes. Details of these are provided on the Training Programme page. 

Virtually all of PANZ Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s programmed events take place at Corban Estate Arts Centre, 426 Great North Road, Henderson, and usually at the Old St Michael’s Church on site at Corban Estate Arts Centre or other rooms available there.

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. A suitable supervisor is selected in consultation with the current trainer.

As mentioned in the Training Agreement, trainees are expected to be familiar with and abide by the AANZPA Code of Ethics.

All PANZ Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland staff members are AANZPA members, and as such are bound by the AANZPA Code of Ethics. The PANZ Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland has a Complaints Procedure.