Christmas Party Cameos

(Left: Jenny Gould, Psychodrama Assistant (Paper: Yes We Can!) Below: Jil Toovey, Newly celebrated Psychodramatist, Julia Lau and Danielle Forer.)





















(Left: Shani Quiddington and Neil Hucker, and Below Left: Gillian Blackwell and Olga Nikitina and Below Right: Margaret Shanahan)

Christmas Party

The 2008 Christmas Party was held at 155 Langridge St. Collingwood on Sunday 7th December from 2 pm until 5 pm.

These people were there:

They brought many friends with many plates.....

Practitioners' Group at PIM

On Friday 21 November 2008, from 9.30 a.m - 12.30 p.m, the PIM monthly Practitioners' group meets for its final meeting for 2008. Please bring something to share for a celebratory lunch afterwards - 12.30 - 1.30 p.m.

Obama Drama

World News:

Note of interest: On page 36 of Barack Obama's "The Audacity of Hope" he uses the word 'psychodrama'.

"In the back-and-forth between Clinton and Gingrich, and in the elections of 2000 and 2004, I sometimes felt as if I were watching the psychodrama of the Baby Boom generations - a tale rooted in old grudges and revenge plots hatched on a handful of college campuses long ago - played out on the national stage."

Theatre of Spontaneity - Friday 24 October 2008

The Moreno Psychodrama Society and the Psychodrama Institute of Melbourne present the October "Theatre of Spontaneity".

Our guest presenter is Margaret Shanahan and the topic is:

"The Gift of Time"

Tickets at the door: $20.00 ($15.00 for Members of MPS)

Venue: The Psychodrama Institute of Melbourne

155 Langridge St

Collingwood

RSVP 9416 3779

The Chalkboard Concert

On the first dark night of spring, tucked in amongst the sightless roller doors of auto electricians and panel beaters, one-by-one they came, to this nondescript door in Langridge Street. The poster, curling at the edges announced “Chalkboard Concert!” Clearly, this is what attracted them, this disparate group of spasmodic, jerky poets and clowns, jugglers and sword swallowers.

As they entered, welcoming words were exchanged followed by the obligatory cup of tea and slice of cake. It was only then that the mysterious group gathered in a circle of chairs, patiently waiting until the MC announced the first act. The list of acts played out from the board behind her, presented in no particular order:

• A political haiku
• A frighteningly realistic impersonation of James Cagney
• The spirit of ABBA was channelled, and threatened to invade the circle throughout the night
• Laughter class – the students were extremely unruly
• Tai Chi class – the students were remarkably graceful
• Coin toss – take one elbow, 24 coins add gravity and duck!
• Stories from Estonia
• Estonian language class
• Monty Python was TV channelled
• Poems of the sea and loss
• Poems of butterflies and dappled wings
• Stories of floating, drowning and redemption
• Blindfolded third-person art charades
• A limerick that made no mention of Nantucket!!

And so it went, until the night called them back into the street, where they disappeared into the darkness, followed by ghostly cries of “Tere õhtust” and the faint strains of “Dancing Queen”………

Lunchtime Reading Group - 29 August 2008

You are invited to attend

The 3rd READING GROUP for 2008 at PIM

Topic: "Moreno's illustrations of Role Reversal with his son Jonathan."

Discussant: Lethe Gaskin

Date: Friday, 29 August 2008 from 12.45 – 1.45 p.m
Psychodrama Institute of Melbourne, 155 Langridge St, Collingwood

Meeting at 12:30 p.m for a 12:45 p.m start, this is the second of a one-hour series of reading seminars for those interested in the writings, theory, practice or philosophy of J. L. Moreno. In this third seminar Lethe will focus on Moreno’s concept of Role Reversal. The reading material is compiled to assist us in our discussion.

There is a donation of $10.00, which will be used to maintain and expand the PIM library. Bring your own lunch, freshly brewed coffee, teas and biscuits are supplied.

References: “Illustrations [of Role Reversal], PSYCHODRAMA, Vol. 2, Beacon House, N.Y. 2nd printing 1975 by J. L. Moreno. pp. 142-149

Copies of the above material are available for those attending the reading group. Call the PIM office on 9416 3779

2008 Reading Group Dates:
Fridays: 29 February, 30 May, 29 August and 24 October, 12.45 – 1.45 p.m.

Moreno Society Spring Gathering - Chalkboard Concert

Monday September 1st 7.30 – 10.30 pm at PIM 155 Langridge Street Collingwood

This is a whiteboard marker, non-toxic, splash of colour, anything goes, bring your spontaneity and creativity in any form gathering. We welcome demonstrations of macrame, limerics, short stories, readings, favourite recitals, songs, a sense of humour, observations from your life, moments of time you’ve seen that are momentous – you probably get the idea...



Everyone welcome, bring a plate for supper and anything you’d like to drink and we’ll begin there.



RSVP before Friday 29 August 2008

Nikki Alderman 0418 134 749

Vale: Zimba

Phil Smalley's beloved dog, Zimba, unconditionally-loving and loved companion of 16 years, was caringly put to sleep last Sunday morning at the Lost Dogs Home Vet Clinic, aged 17 years. Her health had been declining over the last 6 months, but particularly so in the last couple of weeks, and it hurt Phil very much to see her suffering. We've heard so much about Zimba, many of us have met her and know how much she meant to our friend and colleague, Phil. Phil says, "I am naturally very sad and miss her terribly." Here are two photographs of Zimba, taken about 4 1/2 years ago, which Phil provided. This little poem came to my mind just now.

Zimba
Z. Zzzz. Zimba
Happy dog
Loving friend
Rest in peace.

Sue

If you would like to contact Phil, his address is 29 Claude St, Northcote 3070

7th Birthday Celebrations at PIM

Birthday Wishes. Sue Daniel cutting the cake!

PIM's 7th Birthday was celebrated by this group at an afternoon tea on Sunday 20th July, the first of many celebrations to be held during the week.