Dr. Robi Friedman
Will present a 2-Day
Workshop
In conjunction with
The Australian Association
of Group Psychotherapists
Vic Branch
DREAMTELLING,
Israeli-Palestinian groups and Relational Disorders
February 21st & 22nd 2009
at
The Treacy Centre
126 The Avenue, Parkville, VIC.
Dr Robi Friedman is President of the Israeli Association of Group Psychotherapy, and co-founder of the Israeli Institute of Group Analysis. He has published widely, and co-edited a book with Claudio Neri and Malcolm Pines, 'Dreams in Group Psychotherapy.' 2002. Jessica Kingsley Press, UK. All of his works apply equally to individual psychotherapy as well as to group work.
REGISTRATION FEES:
After Jan 5th 2009
$290 Both days
$165 Each day
Concessional rates applicable upon request. In case of cancellation each case will be considered individually.
PAYMENT DETAILS: Cheque to:
Australian Association of Group Psychotherapists, Vic Branch.
MAILING DETAILS: The Conference Organiser,
PO Box 2123, Moorabbin, VIC. 3189
A list of Robi’s publications on this and other topics can be supplied on request.
As places are limited, kindly reply ASAP.
All enquiries to Dr. Sabar Rustomjee
sabar@iprimus.com.au or Paging Service 8508 9000
Friday, February 13, 2009
DREAMTELLING
Friday, January 23, 2009
An Invitation for a Lunch Encounter
Psychodrama: More Voices
An Invitation for a Lunch Encounter
on Sunday February 1, 2009 at 12.30 p.m
An Invitation for a Lunch Encounter
on Sunday February 1, 2009 at 12.30 p.m
(for participants and those deciding to attend the IAGP Rome Congress, August 2009 from Sue Daniel and Julia Lau)
Greetings and Warm Good Wishes!
The New Year has already brought a new spirit of optimism with the inauguration of Barack Obama and the winds of change are truly upon us. This year many of you are moving in new directions; changing jobs, taking leave and employing a whole range of new roles in your life. There is movement and the new is all around. With this comes a realisation of possibility. And so it was with much delight that I received an invitation from Julia Lau with an idea for those of us going to the IAGP Congress in Rome to meet at her home.
This letter is to invite you to a shared lunch in the garden of the home of Julia, at 39 Margaret Street, Moonee Ponds beginning at 12.30 p.m. Julia warmly welcomes you to her home. All of the people who are in our Society who are going, or in the process of seriously thinking about going, to Rome for the IAGP Congress are invited, as are their partners on the journey. The idea is to meet beforehand as a group and warm up as a group of people going to an International conference. We can share concerns, about things like accommodation, travelling and being in a large conference of possibly 1200 people. Sometimes with large conferences it is easy to get or feel lost, so it will be useful, as well as enjoyable, to see who is going, to have a chat and to connect, with the knowledge that we'll all be at this congress.
In addition, Maurizio Gasseau, a friend and colleague who is co-hosting the Congress has invited me to gather a group together on the 1st of February so that we can meet at the same time as two other groups - one in Palermo and the other in Iseo in Italy on the 1st of February. Whilst they are conducting a formal weekend workshop, we (in Summertime) will simply meet one another. My thought is that our local theme is "to meet one another and connect" - as this is the most basic and simple of Moreno's ideas and at the base of his philosophy of relationship. Nothing more is required of you on this day, except to bring something to eat and drink for the table). At another time, or year we might create a workshop and then several or many workshops will be conducted concurrently around the globe. Their theme is "Psychodrama: More Voices" So we will be adding to the voices in a different way, informally, at a social occasion, yet together across the seas. I intend to write something up about the day later on in order to contribute to the Italian meeting and to warm them up to us.
Further, and I sound like the ad on television now, 'but wait there is more...' I am invited to conduct one of four large group sessions which will be held at the end of each day of the Congress 26 - 29 August for 2 hours. I am going to co-lead my night - (possibly Friday) with Peter Kellermann. The group analysts will also be holding four sessions concurrently so the Congress participants can choose one or the other of these series of Large Group sessions(or none of course) according to discipline and interest. My thought is to involve as many of the people who are coming from Melbourne who would like to contribute in some way during this event. For example, I may break the group up sociometrically, or do something else spontaneously which would mean having small group leaders. Whilst I can choose anyone in the group for this role I thought it would be good to have a bunch of people ready for taking on such a role, or ready to be a good auxiliary to another group member. We can be more uplifted working together and have more fun as we connect and deepen our connections within the wider community.
With love,
Sue and Julia
RSVP by return email or Tel: 94163779
Psychodrama Institute of Melbourne
pim@netspace.net.au
The New Year has already brought a new spirit of optimism with the inauguration of Barack Obama and the winds of change are truly upon us. This year many of you are moving in new directions; changing jobs, taking leave and employing a whole range of new roles in your life. There is movement and the new is all around. With this comes a realisation of possibility. And so it was with much delight that I received an invitation from Julia Lau with an idea for those of us going to the IAGP Congress in Rome to meet at her home.
This letter is to invite you to a shared lunch in the garden of the home of Julia, at 39 Margaret Street, Moonee Ponds beginning at 12.30 p.m. Julia warmly welcomes you to her home. All of the people who are in our Society who are going, or in the process of seriously thinking about going, to Rome for the IAGP Congress are invited, as are their partners on the journey. The idea is to meet beforehand as a group and warm up as a group of people going to an International conference. We can share concerns, about things like accommodation, travelling and being in a large conference of possibly 1200 people. Sometimes with large conferences it is easy to get or feel lost, so it will be useful, as well as enjoyable, to see who is going, to have a chat and to connect, with the knowledge that we'll all be at this congress.
In addition, Maurizio Gasseau, a friend and colleague who is co-hosting the Congress has invited me to gather a group together on the 1st of February so that we can meet at the same time as two other groups - one in Palermo and the other in Iseo in Italy on the 1st of February. Whilst they are conducting a formal weekend workshop, we (in Summertime) will simply meet one another. My thought is that our local theme is "to meet one another and connect" - as this is the most basic and simple of Moreno's ideas and at the base of his philosophy of relationship. Nothing more is required of you on this day, except to bring something to eat and drink for the table). At another time, or year we might create a workshop and then several or many workshops will be conducted concurrently around the globe. Their theme is "Psychodrama: More Voices" So we will be adding to the voices in a different way, informally, at a social occasion, yet together across the seas. I intend to write something up about the day later on in order to contribute to the Italian meeting and to warm them up to us.
Further, and I sound like the ad on television now, 'but wait there is more...' I am invited to conduct one of four large group sessions which will be held at the end of each day of the Congress 26 - 29 August for 2 hours. I am going to co-lead my night - (possibly Friday) with Peter Kellermann. The group analysts will also be holding four sessions concurrently so the Congress participants can choose one or the other of these series of Large Group sessions(or none of course) according to discipline and interest. My thought is to involve as many of the people who are coming from Melbourne who would like to contribute in some way during this event. For example, I may break the group up sociometrically, or do something else spontaneously which would mean having small group leaders. Whilst I can choose anyone in the group for this role I thought it would be good to have a bunch of people ready for taking on such a role, or ready to be a good auxiliary to another group member. We can be more uplifted working together and have more fun as we connect and deepen our connections within the wider community.
With love,
Sue and Julia
RSVP by return email or Tel: 94163779
Psychodrama Institute of Melbourne
pim@netspace.net.au
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Christmas Party Cameos
Monday, December 01, 2008
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:
These people were there:
They brought many friends with many plates.....
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
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."
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."
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
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
Sunday, September 07, 2008
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:
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”………
Monday, August 11, 2008
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.
Monday, August 04, 2008
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
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