Onsite and Release Recovery One-Day IFS & Psychodrama Training in Purchase, NY

Though they were developed decades apart, IFS and psychodrama are both experiential therapies that complement each other in a variety of ways. In this experiential workshop, we will experientially learn about psychodrama and how it can enhance IFS externalizations. We will explore how to integrate IFS principles and techniques with psychodramatic role play. The workshop will encompass both didactic and experiential elements. It will commence with a brief history and overview of psychodrama, along with explanations of the five elements and structure of psychodrama. Participants will learn and p...Read moreractice two basic techniques of psychodrama with small group role plays. The rest of the workshop will explore the integration of psychodrama with IFS principles and will review examples of IFS externalizations using psychodramatic techniques. Participants will experientially learn how to connect with Self energy in group settings. Finally, there will be a parts meditation for participants to choose a part to explore with curiosity. Students will then experience how to "play a part" with psychodramatic role play with warm up, action and sharing, all incorporating IFS elements. Sharing by attendees will include speaking for parts, and the workshop will conclude with processing of experiential role play through an IFS lens. Less...

Learning Objectives

  • Explain the history, methodology, and fundamental elements of psychodrama.
  • Define the essential components of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy.
  • Integrate the basics of psychodrama with IFS therapy.
  • Adapt and utilize IFS-informed psychodrama techniques with current clientele.

Target Audience

This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's.

Learning Levels

  • All Levels

Friday, November 17, 2023

Release Recovery
3020 Westchester Ave - 4th Floor, Purchase, NY, 10577

08:30 AM EST - 04:30 PM EST

EARN 6 CE Credit Hours

About the speaker

Valerie Simon, LCSW, TEP, CET III

Valerie Simon, LCSW, TEP, CET III

Play Your Parts℠ - Integrating IFS and Psychodrama
Valerie Simon, LCSW, TEP, CET III is a Level III Certified IFS therapist, a Trainer, Educator and Practitioner of psychodrama, and a Level III Certified Experiential Therapist. She is the Founder and Director of The Inner Stage® group private practice in New York City, where she works with individuals, couples, and groups. Valerie supervises and trains other practitioners in her hybrid approach, Play Your Parts℠, which integrates IFS and psychodrama. Valerie contributed a chapter called Psychodrama: Techniques for Expanding IFS Externalizations in the 2023 book, Altogether Us – Integrating the IFS Model with Key Modalities, Communities, and Trends. She is currently writing a workbook on anxiety tentatively entitled, Befriending Your Anxiety. Valerie also can be heard on a recent episode of The One Inside - An Internal Family Systems Podcast entitled, Healing Parts with Psychodrama.

Agenda

8:30am – 9:00am Check In

9:00am – 10:00am History and Fundamentals of Psychodrama: 

10:00pm – 12:00pm Psychodrama Experiential

12:00pm -1:00pm Lunch 

1:00pm – 2:00pm Fundamentals of IFS

2:00pm – 4:00pm IFS-informed Psychodrama Experiential

4:00pm-4:30pm Overview and Q&A

CE Information - Earn 6 CE Credit Hours

CE Approvals

American Psychological Association
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New York Education Department for Licensed Mental Health Counselors
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National Board of Certified Counselors
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