MPS Christmas Picnic 2015

Reading Group, The Use of Psychodrama in Individual Psychotherapy, Friday, 30 October.

Moderator: Sue Daniel

“The primary locus of psychodrama practice is the group, but the concept of psychodrama begins with the individual – within his or her world of experience.  The psychodramatist respects this fact by ‘accepting the patient with all his subjectivity’. (Z. T. Moreno, 1966, p.237). ”

The penultimate meeting for the PIM READING GROUP for 2015 is Friday, 30 October at 1/10-12 Adolph St, Cremorne, Victoria from 12.45 to 1.45 p.m.   I am the moderator for this meeting and the article that I have chosen is Marsha Stein and Monica Callahan’s, "The Use of Psychodrama in Individual Psychotherapy". To continue… 

“In a broader sense, each of us is a living example pf psychodrama, for the literal meaning of the Greek words from which the term is derived is ‘the soul in action’.  In our minds we continually review conversations, rehearse interactions, imagine future events, play out our conflicts, and, through it all, talk to ourselves.”

Lunchtime Reading Group

Last Friday of the month from 12.45 to 1.45 p.m

This group is designed to suit those with an hour to spare at lunchtime. Budding writers, trainees and practitioners are welcome! We will discuss psychodrama works; DVD’s and literature and other related material. A moderator who will send the material, or give it out at the previous meeting for reading or viewing, will lead the discussion.

Dates: 27 Feb, 27 Mar, (no April), 29 May, 26 Jun, 31 Jul, 28 Aug, 25 Sep, 30 Oct. & 27 Nov.

Fee: $10.00 per session includes freshly brewed coffee and selection of teas and goes towards building up the PIM and MPS library. BYO lunch.

Enquiries and RSVP: 0417 586 791

Theatre of Spontaneity, Sunday 25 October - "Magic Moments" with Danielle Forer

Life is full of magic moments – the birth of a new child, the first encounter between a couple when the spark of romance ignites, a moment of inspiration and creativity, the moment when someone finds extra strength to achieve the impossible, an experience of healing; or it may be the actual act of magic and theatre that is spellbinding and captivating, it’s a special moment between friends, it’s an amazing sunset. Psychodrama as a method itself is full of magic.

What comes to your mind when you consider the theme of magic moments? What magic tricks do you have up your sleeves or have you called on or experienced in life?

Come along to our next Theatre of Spontaneity to explore the theme of Magic Moments.

Share stories and help us create a magical night of our own.

Sunday October 25th, 2015

at 6.00 pm. for 6.30 start – 8.30 finish

Director: Danielle Forer

RSVP by 23rd  October to Gavin O'Loughlin  0403 597 685

$15.00 MPS members/$20.00 non-members

The Location is 1/10-12 Adolph St. Cremorne, Victoria

Light refreshment provided

Friends, MPS members and

colleagues are welcome

Psychodrama in Okinawa, Japan, September 2015

Sue Daniel and group members, Okinawa, September 2015

That Moment Called Now with Di Kearney, Lunchtime Reading Group at PIM

Reading Group 25 September 2015 - "that moment called now"

One of the perennially charming healing aspects of the practice of psychodrama is its ability to move the protagonist back and forth through time in the process of social atom repair. In this way "then"(past or future) becomes "now", and vice versa. 

The aim this month is to deepen discussion of this phenomenon of expanding the moment in psychodrama, and "time travelling", using as stepping stones an exploration of the complexity of how we think about time, and just how much is occurring in a moment. This has implications for many aspects of a psychodrama: group and individual warm-ups, maximisation, scene setting, the power of the encounter.

In warming us up to the potency of this aspect I will have copies of some brief writings about the concepts of time as discussed by Daniel Stern (The Present Moment In Psychotherapy and Everyday Life, Daniel N Stern, M. D., 2004). Stern says that the present moment is our primary subjective reality, and this concept "relies heavily on a phenomenological perspective."  He describes this book as being about "the small but meaningful affective happenings that unfold in the seconds that make up now." (Moreno was a student of and influenced by phenomenology.)

I'm hopeful that our discussion will warm us up to some psychodramatic action.

Di Kearney

0416067551

93695032

Delphkearney@yahoo.com.au

4-Day Spontaneity and Psychodrama Workshop in October

4-Day Spontaneity and Psychodrama Workshop 

Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday, 16, 17, 18 & 19 October 

10.00 a.m - 5.30 p.m each day

Director: Sue Daniel 

This workshop is designed specifically for people who are leading groups and interested in vital leadership and group dynamics. Participants may expect to experience the breadth and depth of the psychodrama method and have a lot of fun. The focus of this workshop includes; the significance of being in the ‘here and now’ for healthy living, addressing practical problems encountered in work or life, and the creative and adequate application of a range of techniques. It will suit people working in a variety of fields including health, education, business and pastoral care. Methodology includes spontaneity training, role theory, sociometry, mindfulness practices and psychodrama. Learning is experiential based on the interests and concerns of the participants, who can expect significant personal and professional progress. The workshop is experiential with some didactic teaching including the latest findings in neuroscience. 

Fee: $660.00.00 ($550.00 for Moreno Psychodrama Society members)

Venue: Psychodrama Institute of Melbourne, 1/10-12 Adolph St, Cremorne, 

The Director: Sue is a trainer, educator and practitioner (TEP) of psychodrama, an individual and group psychotherapist, and a psychologist and supervisor in private practice. She is the founder of the Psychodrama Institute of Melbourne (PIM), the Australian and Aotearoa Board of Psychodrama and the Moreno Psychodrama Society (MPS) and the creator of the MPS ejournal "The Mirror".  Sue is a Visiting Professor at Muroran University, Japan; a Principal Trainer at the Indian Institute of Psychodrama and a member of the Board of Directors, IAGP, co-leading the Education Committee. 

All Enquiries:  
E: pim@netspace.net.au

One-Day Psychodrama and Music Workshop, 26 September 2015, Ceol Agus Craic

The Psychodrama Institute of Melbourne presents

CEOL AGUS CRAIC

Sat 26^th Sept 2015

‘Craic’ is an Irish Gaelic term, literally meaning ‘fun’ (although it means so much more than that). ‘Ceol Agus Craic’ translates literally as ‘music and fun’ A grand craic includes reminiscences, storytelling, folklore and music. There is certainly space for psychodrama in a craic circle. Bring your tall tales, your family stories and your poignant moments as we work with this Irish concept to create our own circle and psychodramas

Fee: $120.00

Time: 10:00am- 5.30pm

Enquiries Cath: 0448 209 021

mscathsemail@yahoo.com.au

Leaders

Cath Russell is an Australian Registered Music Therapist with Irish heritage and a Psychodrama-Assistant. She works with children in early intervention, adults and children with disabilities and in aged care institutions mainly through welfare and healthcare agencies. The ‘musical child’ continuously inspires her, a role all children can express regardless of their ability or skill. In 2014, she travelled to the Willie Clancy Scoil Samraidh in County Clare Ireland to study and sing with others drawn to Irish culture and music. Cath is excited to share and explore the links between timeless Irish Craic and group psychodrama.

Jillian Hiscock has been doing psychodrama for professional development for 25 years.  She was a member of a practicum training group over the past 3 years. Music played a strong role   in   the   training   group   as   an   expression   of   emotion   and   tele. Jillian also works in government in management roles and finds psychodramatic processes add great value in working with teams. She is the Secretary/Treasurer of the Moreno Psychodrama Society.

www.psychodrama-institute-melbourne.com