EVENTS
PAST EVENTS
Back to School Series # 2: Creating Impactful Online Support Groups for Teens
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
3-HOUR; ATTEND BOTH OR EITHER
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, Samuel Yie, CP, CTT
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Foundational PT training (Intro to Playback Theatre)
AUGUST 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024
4 CONSECUTIVE MONDAYS, 12 HOURS TOTAL
Presenters: Hannah Fox, MA, APTT
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Foundations of Gottman Couple Therapy with Psychodrama and Other Action Methods Applications
2 CONSECUTIVE MONDAYS: DECEMBER 9 & 16, 2024
2 SESSIONS X 2.5 HOURS: 5 HOURS TOTAL
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, Violeta Kadieva, PhD, LMFT-S
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GRIEF ENCOUNTERS: Creating Space for Healing - The Harms We Cause
SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2025
3-HOUR, ATTEND ALL OR ANY
Presenters: Angeliki Lefa, Cristina Hockl
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Navigating ROLE FATIGUE for Improved Personal and Professional Well-being & Growth: A Psychodrama Action Exploration Approach
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2024
3-HOUR
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP
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PROLONGING THE STRAWBERRY SEASON: Maintaining Nurturing Relationships with Others and Self through Psychodrama Explorations
FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2025
3-HOUR
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP
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Psychodrama and Sociometry and Their Evolution Into the Digital World: Two Workshops (Attend Both or Any)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 & 16, 2022
4 HOURS TOTAL
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, Carlos A Raimundo, MD
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Separation & Divorce: Family Therapy and Psychodrama
MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025
2 HOURS
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, Violeta Kadieva, PhD, LMFT-S
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Sociodrama Workshop: From Striking Fists to Connecting Hearts: The Journey From Conflict to Connection
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2024
3-HOUR
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP
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STEPPING INTO TOMORROW: PSYCHODRAMA ROLE TRAINING FOR THE FUTURE SELF
MARCH 16, 2024
3-HOUR
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP
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STORYTELLING – AN EXPLORATION OF THE MODERN WORLD
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026
3-HOUR SESSION
Presenters: Ron Wiener, PhD, Mala Bali
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WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT & LEADERSHIP: Breaking Barriers & Embracing Your Strength; Experiential Training for Personal & Collective Growth
SATURDAY, TBD
3-HOUR
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, Andrea Wilches
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Exploring Aladdin Musical's Story: Exploring Aladdin Musical's Story: A Self-Empowerment Workshop
ANY DATES
THREE (3) HOURS
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, Filipe De Moura
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Conflict Mediation Across Cultures Through Action Methods
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2022
2 HOURS
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP
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Burn-out as an Occupational Phenomenon: Recognizing, Managing and Reducing Chronic Workplace Stress through Action Method
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
3 HOURS
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP
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Archetypal Tele'Drama: Jungian Psychodrama and Tele'Drama method: Working on Images from Myths, Fairy Tales, Legends, Dreams as a Bridge Between Conflicts
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
3 HOURS
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, Wilma Scategni, MD
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A Life’s Journey Through Social Role Changes
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7TH, 2022
3 HOURS
Presenters: Ron Wiener, PhD
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Family Sculpting And Psychodrama: Hybrid (Face-to-face Classroom and Zoom Meeting Online) Experiential Learning
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2022
2 HOURS (120 MIN)
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, Violeta Kadieva, PhD, LMFT-S
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The Power of The Reflecting Team: Family Therapy Related Role Play
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2022
2 HOURS (120 MIN)
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, Violeta Kadieva, PhD, LMFT-S
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How to Direct a Sociodrama
SAT & SUN, JANUARY 28 & 29, 2023
6 HOURS TOTAL
Presenters: Ron Wiener, PhD, Diane Adderley
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Expanding Our Creativity: Developing New Approaches with Psychodramatic Techniques
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2023
3 HOURS
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, Erica Hollander, JD, PhD, TEP
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GLOBAL WARMING and COP27
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2023
3 HOURS
Presenters: Ron Wiener, PhD, Diane Adderley
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Solution-Focused Therapy & Psychodrama for Working with Couples and Families
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2023
2 HOURS (120 MIN)
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, Violeta Kadieva, PhD, LMFT-S
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Crisis Related to Sexuality: Family Therapy & Psychodrama; Hybrid (Face-to-face Classroom and Zoom Meeting Online) Experiential Learning
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2023
2 HOURS (120 MIN)
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, Violeta Kadieva, PhD, LMFT-S
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How to ‘Live’ Forever: Psychodrama and Sociodrama
APRIL 29 & MAY 13, 2023; ATTEND BOTH OR EITHER
2 SESSIONS X 3 HOURS EACH
Presenters: Ron Wiener, PhD, Diane Adderley
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Going to New Places: Personal Psychodrama Explorations; 8-Week Series; Attend All or Any
FEBRUARY 2 & 16; MARCH 2, 16; APRIL 13; MAY 4, 11 & 18, 2023
EIGHT (8) THURSDAY: 16 HOURS TOTAL
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, Erica Hollander, JD, PhD, TEP
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Directing Sociodrama in the Virtual Space: TELE'DRAMA DEMONSTRATION
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
3 HOURS
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP
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Psychodrama & Family Therapy: Role-Playing as a Group Therapy Approach; Attend Both or Any
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 & 28, 2023
TWO SESSIONS, 2-HOUR EACH, ATTEND BOTH OR ANY
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, Violeta Kadieva, PhD, LMFT-S
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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Who’s in the Saddle now? A Sociodrama Workshop
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
3 HOURS
Presenters: Ron Wiener, PhD, Diane Adderley
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Mental Fitness Huract® for Personal & Organizational Development: A Multidimentional Virtual & Hybrid Approach
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2023
3 HOURS
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, Roberto Bonanomi, PsyD
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Dreaming the Stage of the Future: Sociodrama & the Social Dreaming Matrix (SDM) | Tele'Drama Fusional InterReality - Hybrid Real Time Experience
SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 14, 2023
3-HOUR
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, Domenico Agresta
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Psychodrama & Family Therapy Applications in a Hybrid Setting: Procedures for Challenging Situations
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2023
2 HOURS
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, Violeta Kadieva, PhD, LMFT-S, Dione Simmons, LPC-S, PhDC
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Exploring Emotional Relationships with Food through M.E.A.L.S. (©Tele’Drama, 2023: Meeting Eating And Learning Simultaneously): A New Adventure in a Hybrid Journey
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 & 15, 2023
TWO SESSIONS, 3-HOUR EACH, ATTEND BOTH OR ANY
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, Colleen Baratka, MA, TEP
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Relationships, Vulnerability, and Psychodrama: TELE'DRAMA MASTERCLASS
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2023
3 HOURS
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP
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Theatre of the Oppressed & Psychodrama: "Rainbow of Desire" & Internalized Oppression
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2023
THREE (3) HOURS
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP
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Healing the Holiday Blues: Relationships, Vulnerability, and Psychodrama | A TELE'DRAMA MASTERCLASS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 2024
3-HOUR
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP
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Directing 'Psychodrama à Deux' Online with Body Movement and Expression: TELE'DRAMA MASTERCLASS
FEBRUARY 17 & 24, 2024
TWO CONSECUTIVE SATURDAYS; SIX (6) HOURS TOTAL
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP
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The Power of Group Counseling in Community Settings; A Hybrid Experience
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2024
2 HOURS
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, Violeta Kadieva, PhD, LMFT-S
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Breaking Free from Procrastination: A Journey Through Psychodrama
SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2024
3-HOUR
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP
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The 25: Navigating Roles in a World of Climate Catastrophe, Wars, and Global Inequalities: Sociodrama Explorations
SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2024
3 HOURS
Presenters: Ron Wiener, PhD, Diane Adderley
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Empathy in Action: Psychodrama and Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2024
3-HOUR
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP
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Intro to Foundational Theories in Marriage and Family Therapy and Psychodrama
MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2024
2 HOURS
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, Violeta Kadieva, PhD, LMFT-S
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IN-PERSON IN BELGRADE, SERBIA: Echoes of the Heart: Relationships, Vulnerability and Psychodrama
JUNE 21-23, 2024; IN-PERSON IN BELGRADE, SERBIA
3-DAY INTENSIVE
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, Bojana Glusac Draslar
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Living Positively in the Time of Despair | A Sociodrama Workshop
SUNDAY: JULY 21, 2024
3-HOUR
Presenters: Ron Wiener, PhD, Diane Adderley
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Discovering the Landscape Genogram and Including Ancestors Work in Psychodrama Practice
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23TH, 2024
3-HOUR
Presenters: Chantal Nève-Hanquet, Agathe Crespel
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Back to School Series # 1: Unveiling the Adolescent Self: Identity Work Through Online Psychodrama
MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024
3-HOUR; ATTEND BOTH OR EITHER
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, Samuel Yie, CP, CTT
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Foundational Playback Theatre Level 1 (Short Class) - 3 Hours
WEDNESDAY, SEPTREMBER 4, 2024
3-HOUR
Presenters: Hannah Fox, MA, APTT
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Working with the Empty Chairs in Supervision Processes : Revealing Chairs, Empathy Circle Technique, and Other Action Methods to Facilitate Group Supervision
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2024
3-HOUR
Presenters: Chantal Nève-Hanquet, Agathe Crespel
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Embodying Wisdom: Angels, Sages and Fairy Godmothers; Directed by Rebecca Walters, TEP (United States)
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JANUARY 18-19, 2025
2-DAY WEEKEND PROGRAM; 6 HOURS TOTAL
Presenters: Rebecca Walters, MS, TEP
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Directing One-on-One Sociodrama: Bridging Personal Experiences with Broader Societal Themes
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 & 25, 2025
TWO-DAY PROGRAM ON CONSECUTIVE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY; TOTAL OF 6 HOURS
Presenters: Ron Wiener, PhD, Diane Adderley
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Directing Axiodrama: A Master Class on Dr. Moreno's Method for Exploring Values, Ethical Dilemmas, and Moral Conflicts within a Group Setting
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1 & 2, 2025
2-DAY WEEKEND PROGRAM; 6 HOURS TOTAL
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP
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Utilizing Gottman’s Work and Psychodrama: Innovating Relationship Therapy
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2025
2 HOURS
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, Violeta Kadieva, PhD, LMFT-S
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GRIEF AND ADDICTION @ Jennifer Salimbene and Regina Sewell
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2025
3-HOUR
Presenters: Jennifer R. Salimbene, TEP, Regina Sewell, PhD, PAT
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FUTURE PROJECTIONS: STEPPING STONES TO SPONTANEITY @ Jennifer Salimbene and Regina Sewell
SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2025
3-HOUR
Presenters: Jennifer R. Salimbene, TEP, Regina Sewell, PhD, PAT
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THE TRIAL OF GOOSEY GOOSEY GANDER: A SOCIODRAMA EXPLORATION OF AGEISM IN SOCIETY
SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2025
2-HOUR
Presenters: Ron Wiener, PhD
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CHALLENGES IN GROUP COUNSELING WORK AND TOOLS FOR CRISIS SITUATIONS: Family Therapy & Psychodrama Series / Hybrid Experience
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025
2 HOURS
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, Violeta Kadieva, PhD, LMFT-S
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'MATTERS OF THE HEART' SUNDAY SERIES
SUNDAYS, JUNE 15; JULY 27, 2025; ATTEND ALL OR ANY
3-HOUR WORKSHOPS – VARIOUS THEMES – ONCE PER MONTH ON SUNDAY
Presenters: Jaye Moyer, LCSW, TEP, CTP-2, Cristina Hockl
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Ready, Set, Action! The Moving Metaphors of Biblio-Poetry Therapy and Tele'Drama
UPCOMING: JUNE 9, 2025: SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH
2 HOURS
Presenters: Nancy S. Scherlong
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BODY MAPS: EXPLORING THE STORIES OUR BODIES HOLD
SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2025
2.5 HOUR
Presenters: Ron Wiener, PhD
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Dramatic Multiplications: Extending the Sharing Phase of Psychodrama Through Small Scenes and Action
SATURDAY, NEW DATES COMING SOON
3-HOUR
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, Andrea Wilches
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GUIDING PROTAGONISTS: FROM STUCK IN UNHEALTHY ROLES TO DEVELOPING HEALTHY ONES - Effective Strategies in Psychodrama Directing
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 28 & 29, 2025
2-DAY WEEKEND PROGRAM; 6 HOURS TOTAL
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP
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RESPONSIBLE AND ETHICAL USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR ENHANCING HUMAN-CENTERED PRACTICE IN VIRTUAL AND HYBRID ENVIRONMENTS: Orientation Training
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025
2 HOURS (ONLINE)
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP
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ONCE UPON A DREAM: PERSONAL HEALING THROUGH FAIRY TALE & MYTH
SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • OCTOBER 29, 2025 • DECEMBER 3, 2025
2-HOUR SESSIONS, ATTEND ALL OR ANY
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, Mark Wentworth
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THE EVOLVING ROLE OF THE PSYCHODRAMA DIRECTOR IN MULTICULTURAL VIRTUAL SPACES: NEW AWARENESS, TECHNIQUES, AND SKILLS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025
2 HOURS (ONLINE)
Presenters: Erica Hollander, JD, PhD, TEP
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2-Hour Experiential Workshop: INTEGRATING BUDDHIST PSYCHOLOGY, PSYCHODRAMA, SOCIOMETRY, AND GROUP PROCESS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025
2-HOUR
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, Jaye Moyer, LCSW, TEP, CTP-2
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THE ENNEAGRAM: RECONNECT WITH YOUR TRUE SELF, TRANSFORM YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
THURSDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 20, 2025 (USA); FRIDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER 21 (ASIA & AUSTRALIA)
A 3-HOUR WORKSHOP
Presenters: Melanie Raimundo
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Surviving the Chaos: Exploring Our Collective Struggles Through Sociodrama
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2025
3-HOUR
Presenters: Ron Wiener, PhD, Valerie Monti Holland
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AT THE CAMPFIRE OF FRIENDSHIP: TELE’DRAMA MODEL FOR CHILDREN’S BELONGING AND INCLUSION
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2026
2-HOUR
Presenters: Daniela Tahirova, CTT
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PSYCHODRAMA AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026
2-HOUR
Presenters: Héctor Montalvo, MA
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Integrating Gottman’s Work and Psychodrama Series: Navigating Relationship Dynamics and the Aftermath of a Fight
MONDAYS – FEBRUARY 2 & FEBRUARY 9, 2026
2 SESSIONS ON 2 CONSECUTIVE MONDAYS: JOIN ONE OR BOTH SESSIONS
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, Violeta Kadieva, PhD, LMFT-S
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BREAKING THE CYCLE UNDERSTANDING, PREVENTING, AND TRANSFORMING ADULT BULLYING; A Psychodramatic Exploration of Personal, Professional, and Collective Trauma Related to Bullying
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
2-HOUR (ONLINE)
Presenters: Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP
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SOCIODRAMA AND STORY WITH CHILDREN’S GROUPS: ENACTING FAIRYTALES AND FOLKTALES
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2026
3.5-HOUR SESSION
Presenters: Rebecca Walters, MS, TEP
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UNDERSTANDING AGEISM: FROM AWARENESS TO ACTION
FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026
2-HOUR (ONLINE)