Co-Directing Within a Social Justice Framework Utilizing a De-Colonizing Lens

Thursday April 3rd, 4-6pm

The roles of a psychodrama director are multi-faceted and complex. The director is not only the most spontaneous person in the group; the director holds the responsibility of being a group member in addition to utilizing a kaleidoscope of roles including social analyst, producer, and trauma-informed group therapist. When the director directs within a decolonizing collective, the roles become shared through a coalition created by the provision of trauma-informed peer support, the embracing of our humanness and a collective approach to group co-facilitation. Participants will be invited to expand their roles as directors utilizing a de-colonizing perspective wherein each director and group member is able to access the genius within them.

Both workshops will be presented in collaboration with members of

The Legacy of Liberation (BBIPOC) Collective

the 83rd Annual ASGPP COnference

Albuquerque, New Mexico

BIPOC SPECIAL INSTITUTE: Transformational Liberatory Roles in BIPOC Space*

Wednesday April 2nd, 9am-5pm

This institute is made by and for Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color and People of the Global Majority. In this space, we will build one another up through action methods, explore and embrace liberation, expand and transform empowering roles for the future, and identify steps for support in psychodrama spaces. In this space, we prioritize bravery, courage, rest, play and joy over didactic teaching.

* This particular all-day Institute, as an affinity group of, and only for, members of the BIPOC community is a demonstration of what creating a safer space is like when it is called for.

Dates: August 2025 - January 2026

Time: 12pm - 3pm EST

Location: Zoomland

Cost: $100 per group session**

(Sliding scale options available)

pLAYING WITH rESILIENCE

This community care focused experiential group will be facilitated by Drama Therapist Whitney Bell and supported by Reiki Master Charlie L'Strange. This co-created space will offer playful and creative opportunities to explore and expand our resilience. In community and collaboration, we will explore themes including cultivating our strengths and resources, navigating challenges, and celebrating victories. We’ll come together to actively play, rest, and grow in support of our collective healing. 

This 10 session cycle will gather biweekly.

*BIPOC Centered & Queer Affirming space*

PSYCHODRAMA Trainings

Dates and Times: To Be Announced

Please fill out the interest form below for more information about upcoming trainings.

**Participants may credit up to up to 160 hours of their training towards ABE Psychodrama Certification.