PANZ Training Programme
All PANZ training programmes and workshops are listed below. Go to the Campus pages to view training in your area.
PANZ Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Training Programme
Intermediate & Advanced Training Group 2026
Begins: 6 March. Auckland: Group Leader: Vivienne Thomson. The training will focus on the integration of the method and developing the identity of the practitioner.
Foundations & Developing Practice Training Group 2026
Begins: 13 February. Epsom, Auckland. Group Leader, Martin Putt. Foundations and Developing Practice Training Group is to provide new trainees with an introduction and overview of the entire content of the method – psychodrama, sociodrama, sociometry, role training, and group work; and to deepen and extend the theory and practice being learned by returning trainees.
Introductory Psychodrama Workshop
Auckland 29 & 30 November 2025. In a lively group setting, you’ll experience how the stories of our lives can come to life through action, revealing patterns, deepening insight, and sparking new possibilities for being in the world.
Intermediate & Advanced Training Group 2025
Begins: 28 February. Auckland: Group Leader: Vivienne Thomson. The training will focus on the integration of the method and developing the identity of the practitioner.
Foundations & Developing Practice Training Group 2025
Begins: 14-16 February. Epsom, Auckland. Group Leader, Martin Putt. Foundations and Developing Practice Training Group is to provide new trainees with an introduction and overview of the entire content of the method – psychodrama, sociodrama, sociometry, role training, and group work; and to deepen and extend the theory and practice being learned by returning trainees.
PANZ Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington Training Programme
Psychodrama Training Group. Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington
This mixed level psychodrama training group will run through the year and will address all aspects of the psychodrama method with experiences of being a director, auxiliary, protagonist and group member.
Residential Psychodrama Training Workshop. Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington
20 – 24 May 2026. Wellington. Residential Psychodrama Training Workshop. This 4-day workshop will address all aspects of the psychodrama method with experiences of being a director, auxiliary, protagonist and group member.
Introduction to Psychodrama series 5 – Spontaneity Workshop
18 October. Spontaneity Workshop.
Introduction to Psychodrama series 4 – Sociometry Workshop
29 November. Sociometry Workshop.
Introduction to Psychodrama series 3 – Sociodrama Workshop
28 June. Sociodrama Workshop.
Introduction to Psychodrama series 2 – Role Training
3 May, 2025. Role Training Workshop.
Introduction to Psychodrama series 1 – Psychodrama
22 March. Psychodrama Workshop.
Group work training and supervision
July 2 – August 27. These group work training and supervision sessions will provide an opportunity to explore and integrate the theory and practice of group work.
Te Whanganui-a -Tara Wellington Supervised Practice Workshop
1-3 August 2025. Wellington: Chris Hosking. Supervised Practice Workshop. A 3-day standalone training workshop which is suitable for trainees who want to develop and refine the application of the psychodrama method in their practice.
Residential Psychodrama Training Workshop. Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington
11 – 15 June 2025. Wellington. Residential Psychodrama Training Workshop. This 4-day workshop will address all aspects of the psychodrama method with experiences of being a director, auxiliary, protagonist and group member.
PANZ Whakatū Nelson Training Programme
Psychodrama Training Group. Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington
This mixed level psychodrama training group will run through the year and will address all aspects of the psychodrama method with experiences of being a director, auxiliary, protagonist and group member.
Residential Psychodrama Training Workshop. Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington
20 – 24 May 2026. Wellington. Residential Psychodrama Training Workshop. This 4-day workshop will address all aspects of the psychodrama method with experiences of being a director, auxiliary, protagonist and group member.
Intermediate & Advanced Training Group 2026
Begins: 6 March. Auckland: Group Leader: Vivienne Thomson. The training will focus on the integration of the method and developing the identity of the practitioner.
Foundations & Developing Practice Training Group 2026
Begins: 13 February. Epsom, Auckland. Group Leader, Martin Putt. Foundations and Developing Practice Training Group is to provide new trainees with an introduction and overview of the entire content of the method – psychodrama, sociodrama, sociometry, role training, and group work; and to deepen and extend the theory and practice being learned by returning trainees.
Psychodrama as group-psychotherapy
10 – 11 October 2026. Paul Baakman, Judith McDonald. This workshop is included in On-Going Programme. In this two-day experiential workshop participants will gain firsthand experience of the energising and creative power of psychodrama.
Ōtautahi Christchurch Multi-Level Psychodrama Training 2026
Begins 27 February 2026. The Ōtautahi Christchurch multi-level training in 2026 involves participating in a year-long programme consisting of experiential workshops, reading, writing, a peer practice group and supervision.
Ōtepoti Dunedin Multi-Level Psychodrama Training 2026
Ōtepoti Dunedin: Begins 27 February 2026. Multi-level training in 2026 involves participating in a year-long programme consisting of experiential workshops, reading, writing, a peer practice group and supervision.
Marae Based Intensive Psychodrama Workshop 2026
Karitane. 23 -27 September 2026. This experientially based training includes both theoretical and practical components. This workshop is suitable for anyone working in the human relations field.
Introductory Psychodrama Workshop
Auckland 29 & 30 November 2025. In a lively group setting, you’ll experience how the stories of our lives can come to life through action, revealing patterns, deepening insight, and sparking new possibilities for being in the world.
Introduction to Psychodrama series 5 – Spontaneity Workshop
18 October. Spontaneity Workshop.
Introduction to Psychodrama series 4 – Sociometry Workshop
29 November. Sociometry Workshop.
Introduction to Psychodrama series 3 – Sociodrama Workshop
28 June. Sociodrama Workshop.
Introduction to Psychodrama series 2 – Role Training
3 May, 2025. Role Training Workshop.
Introduction to Psychodrama series 1 – Psychodrama
22 March. Psychodrama Workshop.
Group Leadership 2025 Ōtepoti Dunedin
Ōtepoti Dunedin. Led by Sara Crane and Judith McDonald. This experientially based training includes both theoretical and practical components. This is part of the training for Ōtepoti Dunedin trainees and is open to others.
Group Leadership 2025 Ōtautahi Christchurch
Christchurch. Led by Simon Gurnsey and Maria Snegirev. This experientially based training includes both theoretical and practical components. This is part of the training for Ōtautahi Christchurch trainees and is open to others.
Group work training and supervision
July 2 – August 27. These group work training and supervision sessions will provide an opportunity to explore and integrate the theory and practice of group work.
Introduction to Psychodrama February 2025
14 & 15 February 2025. Ōtautahi Christchurch. This psychodrama weekend being offered by PANZ Ōtautahi Christchurch Campus is open to anyone who wants to experience the psychodrama method and will be of particular interest to those of you considering training in psychodrama.
Cher Williscroft Psychodrama Essentials: An introduction to using the psychodramatic method
Nelson. February 22 2025. Cher Williscroft. This one-day workshop will involve active, experiential learning using the psychodrama method. This may include one of the four psychodrama specialities: role training, sociodrama, sociometry and psychodrama. It will benefit those who wish to experience the psychodrama method and draw on its potency in your work This workshop will also assist you to develop your leadership capacity – in play, in work and in relationships – increasing your capacity to rise up to life’s challenges and be uplifted in your spirit.
Te Whanganui-a -Tara Wellington Supervised Practice Workshop
1-3 August 2025. Wellington: Chris Hosking. Supervised Practice Workshop. A 3-day standalone training workshop which is suitable for trainees who want to develop and refine the application of the psychodrama method in their practice.
PANZ Ōtautahi Christchurch Training Programme
Psychodrama as group-psychotherapy
10 – 11 October 2026. Paul Baakman, Judith McDonald. This workshop is included in On-Going Programme. In this two-day experiential workshop participants will gain firsthand experience of the energising and creative power of psychodrama.
Ōtautahi Christchurch Multi-Level Psychodrama Training 2026
Begins 27 February 2026. The Ōtautahi Christchurch multi-level training in 2026 involves participating in a year-long programme consisting of experiential workshops, reading, writing, a peer practice group and supervision.
Marae Based Intensive Psychodrama Workshop 2026
Karitane. 23 -27 September 2026. This experientially based training includes both theoretical and practical components. This workshop is suitable for anyone working in the human relations field.
PANZ Ōtepoti Dunedin Training Programme
Ōtepoti Dunedin Multi-Level Psychodrama Training 2026
Ōtepoti Dunedin: Begins 27 February 2026. Multi-level training in 2026 involves participating in a year-long programme consisting of experiential workshops, reading, writing, a peer practice group and supervision.
Marae Based Intensive Psychodrama Workshop 2026
Karitane. 23 -27 September 2026. This experientially based training includes both theoretical and practical components. This workshop is suitable for anyone working in the human relations field.
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