Ancient Sources and Modern Applications

The Psychodrama Institute of Melbourne presents the 3rd in a series of 4 Reading Groups upstairs in PIM, 155 Langridge Street on Friday, 31 August at 12.45 p.m.

Lethe Gaskin will lead a discussion on the chapter:

Ancient Sources and Modern Applications: The Creative Arts in Psychodrama

From: "Acting Your Inner Music" - Joseph Moreno, MMB Music, USA, 1999

Call Lethe for a copy of the article or obtain one from PIM
RSVP 0432 393 172

Donation: $10.00 (Goes toward maintaining the PIM library
Bring your lunch. Freshly brewed coffee and a selcetion of teas is provided.
Time: 12.30 for a 12.45 start, concluding at 1.45 p.m

Kath Kelly's Practicum - 12 August 2007 - Photographs

The Table with Silk Tie Dye from The Grove and Roses from Marie Watt

Good Friends and Psychodrama Colleagues; Danielle Forer and Tam Dinh

Keran Howe, Kath Kelly & Jenny Clifton

A SIP FROM THE CUP OF ACCEPTANCE

I close my eyes to savour the sensation
And fully experience the elixir within.
It is sweet, it is rich, warm and refreshing,
It washes away doubt, resistance and sin.

I breathe in deeply and out with a sigh,
I am aware of the life force in me.
I relax my body, still myself, open my eyes
And only then do I begin to truly see.

I notice you before me, you have always been there
But I suddenly see you anew.
You have been with me, loving me deeply and dearly,
Patiently waiting for me to see myself as you do….

A gem decorating the cup from which we all drink
A star in the constellation of friends.
A lover of life that embraces it fully
The good, bad and ugly so as to make amends.

The dancer, the singer, the creative artistic self
The actor on stage who forgets their lines.
The rebel, the shouter, the lion like roarer,
The child adventurer, the clever mechanic, the furious killer at times.

The mother, the father, the gardener, the photographer
The well developed and progressive roles in us all.
The soulful searcher, the firm ground stander,
Merlyn the magician and Cinderella at the ball.

It has been your body beside me when I’ve been down
And your hand that has been extended to help me up.
Your arms that have held me in a firm embrace
And your lips with mine on the edge of the cup.

You have been down alleys and dark pathways
And have stood in the rain with me facing my childhood fears.
You have angered me and calmed me
You have pushed me and charmed me and wiped away my tears.

Your hugs have sustained me and words of support maintained me.
Without you there would be no celebration.
Without an “us” there would be no jubilation.

I close my eyes to savour the sensation
And fully experience the elixir within.
We have drunk from the cup – The cup of acceptance
And the rest of our life’s journey is about to begin.

Kath Kelly
Psychodramatist
12 August 2007

Winter In Our Dramas

Splashes of red
Of Yellow and crimson.

Deep blue
Oceanic
Movement
Ripples.

Rose, burgundies, pinks and purples,
Splashes of colour -
Surrounding our dramas.

The Armor
We build
In splashes of metal -
Pale, Grey,
Stronger in battle.

The mirror we face,
The double we loath.
The Stage we are given
Where Roses
Are hidden.

Reversing our role
We encounter the rose
And looking,
We wander.

Splashes of colour
Surrounding our armors.

Liliana Melone

In God's Bedroom

Natalie Krasnostein, Level 3 trainee at the Psychodrama Institute of Melbourne invites you to her show, "In God's Bedroom". Originally devised by Natalie and Jonno Katz and back by popular demand is her one-woman, one-God show, featuring God, King David and others in a singing, dancing, story-telling expose of love, suffering, sacrifice, war, abandonment and joy. Come look inside God’s own private diary – as never before revealed...

Written and performed by Natalie, directed by Deborah Leiser-Moore, the show is presented by Tashmadada. Music by Adam Starr.

The dates: 21st 22nd & 23rd August at 8pm

Tickets: $28/$25
Venue:
Fortyfivedownstairs
45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
(near the Spring Street end of Flinders Lane)

bookings 03 9662 9966 or tickets@fortyfivedownstairs.com
Strictly limited season!
Book now before it travels to Perth, London and Israel
www.tashmadada.com

PIM Newsflash - July 2007

* Theatre of Spontaneity -

Friday, 27 July from 7.15 gathering for 7.30 p.m start. Supper.
Concludes at 10.30 p.m.
PIM building at 155 Langridge Street, Collingwood
Entrance fee: $20.00 (MPS members: $15.00)

* Psychodrama Personal Development Weekend Workshops

Leader: Lethe Gaskin

These weekend workshops create a place to bring yourself and explore matters arising in your life and relationships. You may want to explore (or maybe just take a peek!) things past, future, or present. You may wish to address issues from aspects of life such as intimacy, communication, past trauma, life decisions, and work, family and relationship matters. The purpose of the workshops is to develop in participants more lifeful and creative responses, and strengthened connectedness with self and others. Participants may attend one or both weekend workshops.

Group Leader: Lethe Gaskin is a psychodramatist and psychotherapist. She is a faculty member of the Psychodrama Institute of Melbourne, and works in private practice. Lethe has many years experience as a counsellor, clinician, group leader, teacher and supervisor. She has led groups in personal development, trauma recovery, carer strengthening and support, sexual abuse and supervision of clinical work. Lethe is a member of the Australian Psychological Society.

Weekend 1: 28 and 29 July
Weekend 2: 1 and 2 September
Daily sessions: 10.00 a.m – 5.30 p.m

Venue: 155 Langridge St Collingwood
Cost: $180.00 per weekend

For enquiries and phone applications, please phone PIM on 9416 3779, or email Lethe at letheg@bigpond.net.au

PIM Weekend Elective Workshop - Developing Family Relationships After Trauma

Leader: Lethe Gaskin


Saturday and Sunday 18 and 19 August
10:00 a.m – 5:30 p.m both days

The aim of the workshop is to provide the opportunity to develop understanding and experience in building relationships in families affected by trauma, including any form of sexual abuse, family violence or loss. The workshop assists in the development, strengthening and maintenance of creative roles in responding to trauma. The “Creative Genius” in the clinician self and in the family members is revealed, nurtured, and celebrated. The psychodrama method in conjunction with other creative and integrative methods will be used in this experiential workshop. Participants may be therapists, survivors, people with an interest in supporting relationship building, or any combination of these.

Lethe Gaskin is a psychodramatist, trainer and supervisor, psychologist and psychotherapist in private practice. She conducts therapeutic and personal development groups, including groups specifically for people who have experienced sexual abuse. Lethe is on the Faculty of the Psychodrama Institute of Melbourne and works in Australia and New Zealand.

Venue: Psychodrama Institute of Melbourne, 155 Langridge St, Collingwood.

Fee: $280.00 (Deposit $50 due by Friday 3 August) Bring your lunch, tea and coffee provided.

For enquiries and phone applications telephone PIM on 94163779 or email Lethe at letheg@bigpond.net.au

Psychodrama Groups 2007

6-Week Monday Morning and Evening groups
Commencing August 6th

These are experiential personal development groups for
people interested in opportunities to explore themselves
and their relationships through psychodrama.
Enquiries and referrals are welcome.


6 Monday Mornings or Evenings

Term 3: Aug 6, 13, 20, 27, Sept 3, 10
Term 4: Oct 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 12, 26

Time: 10am - 1pm or 7pm - 10 pm

Fee: $250 - per term
$200 - unwaged/students
Medicare rebates available

Facilitators
Simon Parker and Julie Lacy

Contact
Simon 0417351239
simonparker58@yahoo.com.au
www.psychodrama.net.au

News from New Zealand and Greece

Lethe Gaskin received bouquets of flowers for her 50th Birthday on the 30th of June. She will be arriving in Melbourne to resume her teaching at PIM on July 26 and in time for the Theatre of Spontaneity on Friday 27 July.



Ioanna Gagani's twins, Paris and Alexander, are thriving after their early arrival into the world in February.

News from Linda and Leah

Recently I travelled to Durban in South Africa to attend the World Congress of Rural women as the recipient of a bursary from the Department of Primary Industries. I found that the majority of the 3,000 women attending had a high level of spontaneity, bursting into song with the least provocation, especially if there was a delay in proceedings during the congress. Not only did they sing freedom and gospel songs, they stood up and danced. Naturally I joined in. It was an amazing experience to be a part of.

Linda Harrington

Hi Sue,
I hope that you are well. Lots of news is happening with the Shmerlings. Thanks for the offer about adding to the blog.

In the last few months, I started a new job as a Trainer/Curriculum Advisor/Career Counsellor for a training organization and I love it. The work culture is really healthy and respectful, my manager is easy to work and is great and the staff is really friendly.

On Friday 22 June was Ilana's birthday. After being in London for close to 3 years, it's good to celebrate with her. The celebrations went on all weekend. It started with a lovely lunch at Babbles in Prahran and a family dinner which was a feast. On Sunday the immediate family went to an Indian restaurant and ate appetizing and tantalising food.Tammy has submitted her thesis and script for her Master of Creative Media - Film and Television. She now awaits her results. She left for Canberra over the weekend to commence work as a Program Co-ordinator for a television station. Her hard earned efforts have been worth it. Michy has completed her Diploma in Event Management this semester. She is currently in America as a camp counsellor in a Camp America program. She will then travel to Israel where she will travel and undertake an internship in Event Management. My husband is looking for one or two days work as a bookkeeper so if you know anyone that is looking for a good bookkeeper please contact me. So lots are happening with us. Here is a picture of the family.

Best regards,
Leah Shmerling

Leah also sends this:

I have booked tickets to: Priscilla Queen of the Desert - 'A' reserve tickets. Date: Sunday 7 October - first weekend of the show Time: 5 pm The tickets prices will be for groups of 20 or more at $85.50 PLUS $5.00 from each ticket to go to charity - Magen David Adom. This means that your ticket will cost $90.50, which is $10 off the normal price. Please encourage your friends/family to attend. Tickets are selling fast so I hope that we can all attend together and also donate to a great cause. Payment is due end of July.

I look forward to hearing from you,
Leah