Training Programme
Training involves attending the year-long programmes, training and experiential workshops, reading, writing, peer practice group and supervision. Most courses are open to those who wish to develop their professional abilities without necessarily becoming certificated practitioners.
Core Curriculum Training
The training introduces trainees to the core elements of the psychodrama method.
Intermediate Training
The training strengthens trainees’ directing, auxiliary and group work. Trainees write a short paper in an area of interest applicable to their work.
Advanced Training
Trainees are required to:
- choose a primary trainer
- belong to AANZPA
- run groups in the community
- have supervision for their work
The CITP 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. Your 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
Psychodrama Training 2021
Begins 11 March 2021: This training involves participating in a year-long programme consisting of experiential workshops, reading, writing, peer practise group and supervision.
CANCELLED: Five Day Marae Based Intensive Psychodrama Workshop February 2022 (Karitane)
Karitane: 23 – 27 February 2022. 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.
Spontaneity and Creativity in Therapeutic Encounter (Christchurch)
Christchurch. 30 & 31 October 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.
Group Work Training 2021: Dunedin
26 – 28 February 2021. 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 Christchurch trainees and the workshop is open to others.
Family Systems 2021: Dunedin
29 & 30 May 2021: Dunedin. Led by Sara Crane and Judith McDonald. This experientially based training includes both theoretical and practical components. Various approaches to family therapy will be addressed. Participants will be stimulated to use their creativity in designing potent interventions for health. There will be a focus on the “S-factor” (Spontaneity) in increasing the ability to identify and tune in to the needs of children and their families.
Ethics and Supervision
2 – 4 July 2020. Dunedin. Trainer: Hamish Brown. This two-day workshop will engage you, the supervisor, in focusing on your practice in the area of supporting your supervisees where there are ethical considerations.
Group work | Co-facilitation
4 & 5 December 2021. Christchurch. Led by Simon Gurnsey & Sara Crane. This experientially based training includes both theoretical and practical components. This is part of the training for Christchurch trainees and the workshop is open to others.
CITP Christchurch
CITP, PO Box 22376, Christchurch Mail Centre, Christchurch 8140.
Telephone: Sara Crane (03) 365 2687
email: citp@psychodrama.org.nz