The open weekend workshops provide an opportunity to experience psychodrama within a safe and supportive atmosphere. Each workshop has a theme, which acts as a general focus for the psychodrama sessions. Open workshops are directed by BIP Trainers.

Who are they intended for?
These workshops are open to members of the general public over age 18. No prior experience of therapy or psychodrama is required. The workshops are also open to diploma or certificate trainees from any psychodrama school, people who are considering training in psychodrama, or professionals who have a particular interest in psychodrama or the topic of the weekend. Please note that, while these weekend workshops can be therapeutic, they are primarily intended to offer an experience of psychodrama and not as a means of providing psychotherapy.

Times:
Each weekend runs Saturday 9.30 - 18.30 hrs & Sunday 9.30 - 16.30 hrs. A weekend counts as 16 psychodrama hours. Certificates of attendance are given to evidence continuing professional development, where needed.

All events in Birmingham unless otherwise noted. Click a particular event for further information to find the location.

Fees and accommodation:
£145. Weekend fees include lunches but not accommodation or other meals. Click here for a list of nearby accommodation in Birmingham.

This weekend will include psychodramas and processing that focus on our dreams. Some dreams can provide reassurance and bring good feelings, while others can be disturbing and full of foreboding. Others may just be perplexing. Psychodrama has, since its earliest development, been a place for people to bring their dreams for exploration through action. You are welcome to come and explore yours on this workshop.
Venue: Harborne Hall, Harborne, Birmingham. With Susie Taylor and Clark Baim.
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On the first day, Saturday, participants will explore conceptual models of cultural difference, cultural identity formation and communication in more than one language. This day will be led by Beverley Costa, the founder and director of Mothertongue Counselling and Listening Service, which provides therapeutic support services for people from ethnic minorities who may experience difficulties accessing mainstream services. Beverley is a registered Psychodrama Practitioner. The second day will concentrate on how psychodrama can be adapted to help people of diverse cultural backgrounds, and will be led by Susie Taylor and Clark Baim.
Venue: Harborne Hall, Harborne, Birmingham.
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Close relationships and sexual intimacy can be sources of great comfort and fulfilment; they can also become 'no go' areas, sometimes leading to harmful or destructive patterns. This weekend will include psychodramas, theoretical input and processing of work related to the theme of relationships and sexuality.
Venue: Harborne Hall, Harborne, Birmingham. With Susie Taylor and Clark Baim.
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Psychodrama, Sociodrama and related action methods offer many powerful tools for assisting organisations, individuals and teams to develop and thrive. They are also highly effective methods for developing leadership skills, and are often used in personal life coaching and other fields. This weekend will be facilitated by Atieno Fisher, an experienced corporate consultant and Certified Psychodramatist. Based in Washington, DC, she uses her conflict transformation background (MA, Watson Fellowship), Yoga Instructor Certification, and life coach training to help groups and individuals sustain resilience in the face of stress. Susie Taylor and Clark Baim will assist.
Venue: tbc, near central Birmingham.
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