Drama Therapy Workshop in June, NYC

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Center for Creative Alternatives presents Transforming Narrative to Dramatic Enactment: Bringing the Story to Life A Drama Therapy Workshop Co-led by Dr. Landy and Nash Saturday, June 17th, 2006 10:00 am – 5:00 pm In this workshop we will explore the stories we tell over and over in our lives, stories we often find ourselves stuck in, with the goal of creating new outcomes. We will focus on how, through dramatic enactment, we can more deeply understand the role we play in our repetitive stories, and imagine ourselves into new possibilities. What are the therapeutic benefits of dramatizing stories? How can we unlock hidden meanings through the dramatic exploration of narrative? How does the dramatization of our stories provide new perspective on old stories? The workshop will combine experiential and didactic reflection and attempt to specify the creative and therapeutic process. Our goal will be to make spontaneous creative decisions in the moment and take a step back in order to clarify the reasons why such choices are made. For Whom______________________. Creative arts therapists, mental health practitioners, theater artists and those who are interested in exploring the therapeutic component of theatre for either personal growth or as a means to help others. Workshop Leaders: . J. Landy, Ph.D., RDT/BCT, LCAT: Professor of Applied Psychology and Educational Theater and Director of the Drama Therapy Program at New York University. He is a leading pioneer in drama therapy internationally and has written several books and numerous articles in the field. He served as Editor-in-Chief of the international journal, The Arts in Psychotherapy, and maintains a clinical practice as a drama therapist. Dr. Landy also has extensive experience in the theater as actor, director and playwright. Nash: Ms. Nash has been

a leader in the field of therapeutic theater for twenty-five years. She co-founded Creative Alternatives of New York, pioneering their unique method, which brings together the techniques of modern group psychotherapy and the theatre. She is Creative Alternatives Artistic Director and Director of Training and Supervision. Ms. Nash has presented her work at conferences, nationally and internationally, published her work with traumatized youth and worked in Bosnia with teachers and children traumatized by war. Ms. Nash also has extensive experience as a professional actress. Location: . Judson Memorial Church, Washington Square. Transportation: Take the A,C,E,B,D,F or V train to West 4th Street. Fee: . $100 There are 6 half-scholarships available for this workshop, offered on a needs basis. Contact for more information. To register or for more information, please contact: Dillingham, CCA Administrator

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