2013 Intermediate and Advanced Training

At a glance

This series of modules is designed for trainees who have 300 or more hours of training, who are using the method in their work and who are committed to further developing as a psychodramatist, sociometrist, role trainer or sociodramatist, and are or becoming Associate Members of ANZPA.

Intermediate training is characterised by: further training, expanding your application of this method in your work or expanding your work to include conducting psychodrama, role training, sociodrama or sociometry groups.  This is a time to complete the early writing requirements of certification based on your application of this method in your work.  Attending a group supervision series or having 1:1 supervision is a requirement in your training.  This may also be the right time to undertake further development in experiential workshops conducted for trainees.  It is unrealistic to expect to do all personal development as part of your professional development in training.

The hallmarks of advanced training are: a tailored approach to learning, an emphasis on supervision in the application of the method, and completing writing and reading tasks to further integrate the method and mirror comprehension.  Trainees can anticipate expansion of the roles of director and group worker to the standards set in the ANZPA Training and Standards Manual.  Trainees will assimilate the psychodrama approach to work and life through writing, reading, supervision, and training.  Advanced training will develop sustaining your sense of adequacy, and include: experiencing your own spontaneity and creativity; trusting being with oneself moment-by-moment; and trusting the capacity for spontaneity to arise in others when applying this method.

Trainees who enrol in intermediate and advanced training are required to set a learning contract with their primary trainer or, if they do not as yet have a primary trainer relationship, with the Director, Peter Howie.  This contract will include: the aspirations of the trainee, the area of development for focus for the year and, a schedule training (workshops, writing, reading, supervision) they will complete.  The contract will be completed, or substantially completed, before training begins and will likely be adjusted through the year.

The elements of training are as follows:

• Intense workshops: residential and non residential
• Supervision in the application of the method, either 1:1 or group supervision
• Completion of written tasks, including requirements for certification
• Attendance at an ongoing training group and residential training
• Supervision with their primary trainer and others
• Reading, reflecting and writing
• Participation in a psychodrama peer practice group.