Drama as Therapy- 18hr training- NYC

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Creative Alternatives of New York

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DRAMA AS THERAPY

An Advanced Training in the CANY Model of Drama Therapy

April 27 - 29, 2012

Friday, 4/27 â— 5:30 - 9:30pm

Saturday, 4/28 â— 9:30am - 5:30pm

Sunday, 4/29 â— 9:30am - 5:30pm

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Any person in the categories below who is interested in using the creative arts as a tool for healing & personal growth

â— Mental Health Professionals (all areas)

â— Performers & Teaching Artists

â— Educators

Program Description:

â— Experience the drama therapy process in action

â— Work on managing complex group dynamics through therapeutic play

â— Gain practical skills in how to use metaphor to safely explore trauma & challenging life experiences

â— Understand the value of creative self-expression within a variety of clinical & educational settings

â— Learn how to structure a complete creative therapy session from warm-up to closure

â— Participate in drama therapy interventions aimed at improving client/student relatedness, self-esteem, emotional expression and self-regulation, spontaneity and the capacity to play a diverse range of life roles

â— Leave with a comprehensive training manual reviewing the CANY model of drama therapy

This program will be divided into three components:

â— EXPERIENTIAL

You will engage with the CANY model in practical terms, learning through experiential activities and exercises facilitated by CANY staff and later by you and your co-participants.

â— THEORETICAL

You will explore the theoretical rationale that lies behind the CANY model, individual exercises and techniques, learning through trainer-led presentation and group discussion.

â— SUPERVISORY

You will explore your own experience of facilitating exercises and techniques with clients as the training process unfolds. The CANY trainers will guide you through a weekly supervisory check-in.

PROGRAM FEE

Early Registration (until March 27, 2012): $395

Registration (deadline of April 16, 2012): $425

Cancellation Policy (prior to April 13): Fee less $50

PROGRAM TRAINERS

Heidi Landis, RDT-BCT, LCAT, PAT, CGP

Lucy McLellan, RDT-BCT, LCAT

CEUs: For this program, CANY offers up to 18 CEUs from the NASW. Please contact the CANY office or visit www.cany.org for details.

LOCATION: 334 Amsterdam Ave (@ W. 76th St.) NYC 10023

(Special Thanks to the JCC in Manhattan for hosting this program.)

CONTACT US: Do you have questions about whether this type of training is right for you or about the program content? Contact CANY Training Director, Lucy McLellan at or trainings@....