Description
This training involves participating in a year-long programme consisting of experiential workshops, reading, writing, peer practice group, social activities and supervision. The Core Curriculum / Intermediate Course is open to those who wish to develop their professional abilities without necessarily becoming certificated practitioners.
- Core Curriculum Training introduces the core elements of the psychodrama method.
- Intermediate Training strengthens trainees’ directing, auxiliary and group work. At this point, trainees write a short paper in an area of interest applicable to their work.
Dates of Full Year Programme
All workshops will be led by Paul and/or Simon
- Tuesday 13 February: Opening evening (1.5 hours)
- 23 – 24 February: Focus on Sociometry (9 hours)
- 15 – 18 March: Residential (25 hours)
- Friday 20 April: Peer Practice Group Review (2.5 hours)
- 4 – 5 May (9 hours)
- 8 – 9 June: Focus on Role Training (9 hours)
- 10 – 11 August (9 hours)
- 27 – 30 September: Marae based Intensive at Karitane* (25 hours)
- 12 – 13 October: Focus on Spontaneity (9 hours)
- 9 – 10 November (9 hours)
- Tuesday 27 November: Closing evening (1.5 hours)
Enrol in Core Curriculum / Intermediate 2018
Workshop Code
CITP 2017A
Times
- Friday and Saturday Workshops: Friday: 6.30pm to 9:00pm, Saturday: 9:30am to 4:00pm
- All weekend workshops: Friday: 6:30pm to 9:00pm, Saturday: 9:30am to 5:00pm, Sunday: 9:30am to 4:00pm
Fee
- Full fee $2,700.00
- The CITP offers a discount of $200.00 off the full fee if the following conditions are both met:
1. Pay a deposit of $250.00 by 15 December.
2. The remainder of the enrolment fee is paid by 31st January. - To pay by Instalments:
1. Pay a deposit of $250.00 and provide a payment plan by 15 December.
2. Complete all payments by 31 August. - A penalty will be incurred if your fee is not paid in full by 31 August. If you have not paid your fee in full the Institute reserves the right to not accept your enrolment for the following year.
Trainers
Paul Baakman
Paul Baakman has a background in Mental Health Nursing and Residential Social Work. He is a Psychodramatist, a Trainer Educator Practitioner (TEP, AANZPA) and a Registered Psychotherapist in private practice.
Simon Gurnsey
PANZ Ōtautahi Christchurch Campus
Simon Gurnsey is a Sociometrist and Trainer Educator Practitioner in training (TEPit). He provides training in the PANZ Ōtautahi Christchurch and Ōtepoti Dunedin Campuses. He has held various leadership roles within the Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand Psychodrama Association (AANZPA), including Treasurer on the Executive committee and was the AANZPA Membership Administrator for many years. Since 2017, when he began working as a trainer, Simon has led training workshops and programs that empower individuals and groups to tap into their spontaneity, creativity and relational potential.
Simon's current focus lies in exploring how psychodrama can be used to foster inclusion and equity in professional settings. He has worked for many years in NGO organisations Including post-earthquake with Ōtautahi organisation's Gap Filler and Greening the Rubble. His systemic orientation integrates a focus on the community, the developmental and the political spheres in enabling effective organisation and action. Simon is particularly interested in how psychodrama can support individuals to develop greater self-awareness, authenticity and spontaneity within the context of their communities. He has been published in AANZPA's journal, where he writes about mythical stories, organisational culture, and the application of sociometry.
Simon holds qualifications in Not for Profit management. The skills developed through this complement his psychodrama experience, enabling him to integrate broader theories of human development, organisational dynamics and interpersonal communication into his practice. His leadership training has made him particularly effective working with teams and individuals in community organisations, helping them to navigate complexity with greater clarity and spontaneity.
Outside of his professional life, Simon keeps his creativity flowing through his passion for building things out of wood and earth. He enjoys spending time at the home he shares with Sara Crane and a large number of domestic animals. Simon's dedication to personal growth and community connection drives both his work and personal endeavours, allowing him to bring authenticity, curiosity and warmth to all aspects of his life.