Trauma-Informed Sociometry and Psychodrama within Group Psychotherapy (PAGPS)

Philadelphia Area Group Psychotherapy Society (PAGPS)

PAGPS Winter/Spring In-Person Workshop

February 3, 2024, 9:00AM – 12:30PM Eastern Time

1515 Market St, Philadelphia, PA  19102

Trauma-Informed Sociometry and Psychodrama within Group Psychotherapy

3 CE credits for Psychologists, Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists, & Professional Counselors

This experiential workshop presents an introduction to sociometry and psychodrama as trauma-informed group therapy approaches. Multiple action-based sociometry processes will be demonstrated, followed by a strengths-based psychodrama. Risks of retraumatization in psychodrama and group therapy will be addressed while emphasizing SAMHSA’s guidance for trauma-informed care. The basics of psychodrama history, theory, philosophy, and research will be outlined. Participants will learn multiple engaging group processes that can be integrated into any group setting with any topic.

Presented by Dr. Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, BCD, CGP, FAAETS, TEP

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify one way to prevent retraumatization in psychodrama,
2. Describe one experiential sociometry tool,
3. Explain the importance of safety and strengths-based approach in trauma work.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Please register in advance via our website: https://www.pagps.org/upcoming-events. Go to our website using the link above to pay with PayPal. Checks can be made out to PAGPS and mailed to Nate Schlingmann, 41 E Mt Pleasant Ave., Philadelphia PA 19119-1829.

• $75 PAGPS member (for a free, one-year first-time membership, see our website: https://www.pagps.org)
• $100 non-member
• $25 student rate
• PAGPS Equity Rate is available – please see our website for details.

Please contact PAGPSGROUP@gmail.com or call (267) 277-2412 with any questions.