Training Programme
CITP, Dunedin (Training in Action) provides training which leads to certification as a Psychodrama Director, Sociodrama Director, Sociometrist, or Role Trainer. Training in Action is part of the Christchurch Institute for Training in Psychodrama (CITP) and is accredited by Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand Psychodrama Association Inc (AANZPA).
Training involves attending the year-long programmes, training and experiential workshops, reading, writing, peer practice group, social activities and supervision. Most courses are 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.
Advanced Training
- Trainees are required to choose a primary trainer,
- To belong to AANZPA,
- To run groups in the community and
- Have supervision for their work.
Training in Action may create multi-level training groups to suit training needs.
Application for Training
Trainees need to have, be working towards, or planning to attain a professional qualification in their chosen field.
Application is done in three stages:
- Apply using the online form here: Enrol.
- A Training Interview for new trainees: the purpose of the interview is to determine professional goals and to assess the relevance of prior learning, to outline the training process and to begin to develop a training plan. This interview is free of charge. Contact a Staff member or the CITP administrator to make an appointment.
- You will be notified of acceptance at the interview or by email. Your place will be confirmed by the payment of fees.
Once the enrolment is confirmed this Training Agreement is in place.
Training Programme
Multi-level Training Group Dunedin 2021
Begins 26 February 2021. This training involves participating in a year-long programme consisting of experiential workshops, reading, writing, peer practice group, social activities and supervision. Most courses are open to those who wish to develop their professional abilities without necessarily becoming certificated practitioners.
Let’s Make it Happen
Christchurch. 15 -20 March 2021. Trainers: Sara Crane and Simon Gurnsey. In this workshop, we will be discovering what inspires and motivates us to participate in and build the communities we serve and live in.
Five Day Marae Based Intensive Psychodrama Workshop 2021 (Karitane)
Karitane: 15 – 19 September 2021. This experientially based training includes both theoretical and practical components. This is part of the training for Dunedin trainees, Christchurch Intermediate/Advanced group trainees and the workshop is open to others. This workshop is suitable for anyone working in the human relations fields.
Working with Couples
Christchurch. 20 March 2021 and 14 August 2021. Two Couple Therapy Training Days. A workshop for people who work with individuals and/or couples. Trainer: Walter Logeman.
Psychodramatic Couple Therapy Training Course
Christchurch: Workshops 2020 and 2021. This is a two-year training course for health professionals. You can enrol now. Become competent and confident in working with couples. Trainer: Walter Logeman.
Spontaneity and Creativity in Therapeutic Encounter (Dunedin)
Dunedin. 17 & 18 April 2021. Trainer: Paul Baakman 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.
Contact Training in Action
Training in Action (CITP Dunedin)
Post: CITP, PO Box 22376, Christchurch Mail Centre, Christchurch 8140.
Telephone: CITP Director Sara Crane (03) 365 2687
eMail: citp@psychodrama.org.nz