SPOONS AND SCENES: USING PSYCHODRAMA TO RECLAIM ENERGY AND SELF-COMPASSION 
A 3-Session Online Experiential Program

Presenters:

• Colleen Baratka, MA, TEP, CTP-3 (United States)
• Pembegül İlter, MA, CTP-3 (Türkiye)

Description

A gentle, experiential three-session workshop blending Spoon Theory and psychodrama to help participants understand, protect, and restore their energy. Through guided imagery, role work, and embodied action methods, participants explore what drains and replenishes them, release shame around limitations, and learn compassionate boundary-setting.

This workshop supports individuals living with chronic illness, chronic pain, trauma, burnout, compassion fatigue, or everyday exhaustion.
Participants will leave with a personalized energy-preservation plan and practical strategies for spoon-aware living.

Rest breaks encouraged. Come as you are.

Three sessions program · 2 hours each

Online (open to professionals, students, caregivers, and all abilities)

Learning Objectives
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Use Spoon Theory to gain insight into personal energy use and emotional patterns.
• Apply psychodrama tools to create a personalized energy preservation plan.
• Practice boundaries, pacing, meal planning, and work-life balance strategies.
• Reduce shame and improve self-compassion in relationship to limited energy.

Session Overview Session 1 — Understanding Your Spoons
Visualization, energy mapping, and foundations of Spoon Theory.

Session 2 — Scenes That Drain You
Psychodrama enactments exploring overwhelm, pressure, and shame.

Session 3 — Reclaiming Energy
Role training for sustainable routines, boundary-setting, and spoon-aware living.