Exploring the Tapestry of Our Relationships

In this one-day psychodrama training, we will dive into the foundational concepts of Jacob Moreno’s social atom and experientially discover how our personal networks form a dynamic tapestry. Offering both personal and professional development opportunities, this training provides participants with tools to create stronger, healthier relationships both within themselves and the communities that they may serve.

Moreno’s social atom serves as a vehicle for understanding, visualizing, and concretizing the structure and dynamics of an individual’s social network. Participants will learn how the social atom represents an individual’s web of personal relationships and influences behaviors, emotions, and overall well being. Additionally, participants will gain hands-on experience in mapping their own social atom, identifying key relationships and understanding the interactions and influences between them.

Explore the depth of human connections with us and gain valuable tools to navigate and strengthen the intricate web of relationships in your life with Moreno’s social atom.

What You’ll Learn

• Core psychodrama principles, techniques, and processes.

• Methods to create a safer and engaging group environment.

• Tools for facilitating self-discovery, emotional release, and enhanced connections in a variety of settings.

• Practical applications for therapy, education, and organizational development.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is ideal for mental health professionals, educators, social workers, coaches, lawyers, nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals, managers, team leaders, and HR professionals and anyone interested in incorporating psychodramatic methods into their work. No prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to learn and participate.

What to Expect

This highly interactive day will include:

• Warm-up activities to build group cohesion and engagement.

• Hands-on practice of psychodrama techniques.

• Opportunities to explore personal and professional themes in a supportive environment.

• Time for questions, reflection, and connection with other participants.

• Opportunities to practice skills in small groups and receive valuable guidance and feedback from the trainer.

Previous training in psychodrama and/or acting is NOT required. This training is designed to introduce new students to Psychodrama while also advancing the skills of those with prior training.

Psychodrama has been used all over the world in many different clinical settings and has helped in the treatment of mood disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, chronic mental illness, and relational issues.

Facilitator

Mallory Primm, Psy.D., PAT (she/her) is a board certified psychodramatist and faculty at the Chicago Center for Psychodrama and offers trainings and workshops to hospitals, schools, and mental health practices throughout the Chicagoland area. Participants can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the psychodrama approach and will develop the skills necessary to incorporate these tools into their own professional work.

Continuing Education (CE) Credits

This training provides 7 CE credits for Illinois Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, U.S. Registered Dietitians (RD/RDN), Diet Technician Registered (DTR, NDTR), and Public Health professionals (CPH).

Psychodrama Training Hours

In addition, this training offers 8 psychodrama training hours for students who are working toward the American Board of Examiners (ABE) certification in Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy. These hours are valid indefinitely.