A therapeutic encounter is enhanced through the mobilisation of the 'S'-factor (Spontaneity). The relationship between spontaneity and creativity is at the heart of Psychodrama theory.
An encounter has greatest potential when there is the greatest freedom to act. In conditions of freedom, an inner force is released, enabling responsiveness and assisting the group or individual to relate well.
In this training workshop, you will explore and deepen your understanding of spontaneity, creativity and encounter. The psychodrama method will be used to identify and work with the forces promoting greater freedom and response-ability.
You will learn about 'helps and hindrances' in accessing creativity and mobilising spontaneity and discover how this applies to psychodramatic productions as well as other forms of therapeutic encounter.
There will be the opportunity to integrate the learning through practice, as producers, auxiliaries and group members.
This workshop is part of the regular training programme and is open to any professional who is keen to infuse their therapeutic work with liveliness and zest.
Enrol in Spontaneity and Creativity in Therapeutic Encounter Dunedin
Workshop Code
TIA-2021B
Venue
Dunedin
Fees
$330
Dates
17 & 18 April
Times
- Saturday 10:00 – 4:00 pm. Sunday 10:00 – 4:00 pm.
Training hours
12
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.
Maria Snegirev
PANZ Ōtepoti Dunedin Campus
Maria is a Psychodramatist, Registered Psychotherapist and experienced group facilitator. She has been a member of AANZPA since about 2010 and has held various roles on the committee of the Otago branch.
Maria studied at Otago and has a B.A. in Russian Language and Literature, and a Diploma in Teaching. She has 20 years experience in leading Non-Violence programmes and has completed level 1 of Imago training.
Maria’s training journey began with her experiences in teaching children. This grew into a commitment to social justice which has been most strongly expressed in her work at Stopping Violence Dunedin. Her current focus is on expanding the range of her clinical experience by building up her private practice.
Maria’s interesting surname comes from her Russian parentage. She is the daughter of refugees who settled in Southland in the 1960s. This experience has created a life long interest in the transmission of language and culture. An interest in language is shared by her husband Andrew. They both thought very carefully when choosing the names of their two children, who occasionally forgive them.
Maria is passionate about gardening, even the weeds fascinate her! Other outlets for her creativity are; creating with fabrics, mosaics and more recently, macrame. She is currently obsessed with transforming a steep wasteland into a garden with veggies, flowers, native plants, and maybe even a hive of bees