DRAMA AS THERAPY

an advanced training program in the CANY model of drama therapy

 WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS PROGRAM?
Any person in the categories below who is interested in using the creative arts as a tool for healing & personal growth 

>  Mental Health Professionals (all areas)
>  Performers & Teaching Artists
>  Educators

DATES
Friday, April 27:  5:30 - 9:30pm
Saturday, April 28:  9:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday, April 29:  9:30am - 5:30pm

 For this program, CANY offers up to 18 CEUs from the NASW or NADT.  Contact CANY for details.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

>  Experience the drama therapy process in action
>  Work on managing complex group dynamics through therapeutic play
>  Gain practical skills in how to use metaphor to safely explore trauma & challenging life experiences
>  Understand the value of creative self-expression within a variety of clinical & educational settings
>  Learn how to structure a complete creative therapy session from warm-up to closure
>  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
>  Leave with a comprehensive training manual reviewing the CANY model of drama therapy

The program will be divided into three components:

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.

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.

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.

(Interested in hearing what other people have to say about CANY training workshops?  Visit www.cany.org to find out.) 

PROGRAM FEE
Early Registration (until March 27, 2012):  $395
Registration (deadline of April 24, 2012):  $425
Cancellation Policy (prior to April 13, 2012):  Fee less $50  

RECOMMENDED READINGS
A link to recommended readings will be sent to you with your registration confirmation.

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Special Thanks to the JCC in Manhattan for hosting this program!

(photo credit:  Cathryn Lynne Photography)