Understanding PTSD and Trauma-Informed Principles in Action
2021-04-26 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Monday April 26th 4:00 – 8:00 pm (EST)| Zoom Workshop | Cost: $95; $75 students; (write to us if cost is a barrier)
Presented by Dr. Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, BCD, FAAETS, PAT
4 CE Hours for PA social workers, counselors, marriage, and family therapist, psychologists, NBCC & training hours.
“Trauma-Informed” has become a buzzword recently. Suddenly everyone is “trauma-informed” and every treatment program is “trauma-informed”. However, there appears to be a lacking shared understanding of what “trauma-informed” means. This workshop offers a foundational introduction to SAMHSA’s 6 core principles of trauma-informed care which are applicable in any setting (treatment, education, community, organizations, etc). The differences between “trauma-informed” and “trauma-focused” will be highlighted and the basics of PTSD will be presented. Experiential techniques including sociometry and sociodrama will be employed to explore trauma-informed principles and PTSD in action. The trauma triangle will be presented as an operational definition of PTSD embodied in role theory. Participants will develop a deepened sense of PTSD and the importance of trauma-informed principles in an engaging and experiential workshop format.
Learning Objectives:

Identify 4 PTSD symptom clusters
Describe trauma-informed principles
Explain the difference between trauma-informed and trauma-focused

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Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy, LLC (Lic. #004115) has been approved as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapist (Section 48.36) and Professional Counselors (Section 49.36) by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors. Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychologists (Lic. # PSY000215) to offer continuing education for psychologists. Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7013. Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy, LLC maintains responsibility for the program.

PSCSW Book Club Workshop - Social Work, Sociometry, & Psychodrama
2021-05-15 10:00 - 13:00
PSCSW Clinical Book Discussion Program
Book Title: Social Work, Sociometry, & Psychodrama: Experiential Approaches for Group Therapists, Community Leaders, and Social Workers

Giacomucci, S. (2021). Social Work, Sociometry, & Psychodrama: Experiential Approaches for Group Therapists, Community Leaders, and Social Workers. Springer Nature.

Free eBook Available Here – https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-33-6342-7

Chapter 3: History of Sociometry, Psychodrama, Group Psychotherapy, and Jacob L. Moreno
Chapter 4: Social Work Philosophy Encounters Morenean Philosophy
Chapter 7: Trauma, Social Work, and Psychodrama
Chapter 11: Experiential Sociometry Practice and Safety Structures with Groups
Chapter 13: Essentials of Psychodrama Practice

Presented by: Dr. Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, BCD, FAAETS, PAT
Date: Saturday, May 15th 2021
Time: 10am-1pm | 3 CEUs
Place: Online Zoom Workshop
Description of Book: This open access book outlines the intersections between social work and the methods of sociometry and psychodrama. Different sections offer essential practice wisdom for both trauma-focused and trauma-informed experiential work for individuals, groups, organizations, and communities. This text enriches the understanding of various action-based approaches and highlights how to enliven social work practice. The chapters include clinical vignettes and examples of structured sociometric prompts with diverse populations, topics, and social work settings to enhance the understanding of group practice, individual practice, and community practice. It provides social workers and other professionals with dynamic tools to improve assessment, intervention, activism, and leadership. Strength-based practical tools are offered to readers, along with guidance for theoretical conceptualizations.
Clinical Objective: To highlight the applications of psychodrama to clinical social work through introduction of J.L. Moreno’s philosophy, sociometry, and psychodramatic system.
Learning Objectives: By reading book chapters, participating in the discussion and experiential exercises, participants will be able to:

Describe and practice at least one experiential sociometry tool.
Identify one use of psychodrama in social work practice.
Explain at least one theoretical connection between social work and sociometry/psychodrama.

This is a PSCSW Members-Only Event.
Participants who attend this program must be present for its entirety in order to get the continuing education credits.
Cost: No charge for PSCSW Members to attend. There is a $10 fee for anyone wishing a CE certificate.
Cancellation Policy:
There is a $5 non-refundable administrative fee for any cancellation up to 48 hours prior to this program. No refund will be issued if less than 48 hours’ notice is given for this program.
Continuing Education Credits:
FOR PENNSYLVANIA SOCIAL WORKERS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, AND PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS: This program is approved for credits for professional workshops sponsored by the Pennsylvania Society for Clinical Social Work, a state affiliate of the Clinical Social Work Association listed in Section 47.36 of Title 49, Chapter 47 of the PA Code, State Board of Social Work Examiners. This program is also approved for credits for professional workshops for marriage & family therapists (Section 48.36) and professional counselors (Section 49.36).
FOR NEW JERSEY SOCIAL WORKERS: This program is approved for clinical (or social and cultural competence or ethics) credits. Attendance at programs or courses given at state and national social work association conferences, where the criteria for membership is an academic degree in social work, are a valid source of continuing education credit (N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.4(c)4).
PSCSW Members – Before you begin any registration, you must log in to the website to pay the member rate. If you register without logging in, you will pay at the nonmember rate. If you need assistance logging in, please contact the PSCSW office at: pscsw@pscsw.org.

Part I: Getting Curious: An Introduction to the Internal Family Systems Model
2021-05-20 17:00 - 18:00
Presented by Rachel Longer, MSS, LSW, CET II & Lauren Sullivan, Med, MS, NCC
Date & Time: Thursday, May 20 & Thursday, May 27, 2021 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM (EST)
Online Offering via Zoom (register for Zoom link)
Suggested Donation, if financially able, $40 for both sessions

This two-part personal growth workshop will additionally be offered in September 2021 & January 2022. If you are unable to join us this May, please stay tuned for information regarding the September & January offerings.
Workshop Description:
Have you ever tried to quiet anxious thoughts only to have them return even louder than before? Do you sometimes feel taken over by intense emotions? Do you ever think “I wish I could just stop being so critical/anxious/sad…)? If so, (and who hasn’t!) then you have met some “parts” of you. In the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, these parts serve as protectors from feelings that we “never again” want to experience, and they work hard to shield the more tender parts in our system. Curious to learn more?
Please join Rachel Longer and Lauren Sullivan for a two-part personal growth workshop introduction to the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model. This workshop is open to those who would like to become more curious and compassionate with themselves and will feature an exploration of your own internal system. This workshop is for anyone interested in learning more about how to apply the model to oneself.
Internal Family Systems Therapy was developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz and is perhaps the most validating and healing form of psychotherapy that exists today. The IFS model invites us to approach our internal worlds from a place of “Self,” which is characterized by the qualities of curiosity, compassion, connectedness, clarity, courage, calm, confidence, and creativity. IFS asserts that each of us has many parts inside of us who, through trauma or other emotional injuries, are catapulted into specific roles in order to keep us safe. IFS allows us to heal our parts, release them from these roles, and cultivate harmonious internal relationships and interactions. In this two-part workshop, participants will focus inside, identify parts, access Self-energy, interact with parts from a place of Self, and connect with a community of other curious and compassionate folks.
If you have any questions, please email either Rachel Longer at rachel@phoenixtraumacenter.com or Lauren Sullivan at lauren@phoenixtraumacenter.com)

Psychodrama Directing Supervised Practice
2021-05-26 16:00 - 20:00
Wednesday, May 26th, 2021, 4-8 pm (EST) | Zoom Workshop| Cost: $95 ($75 for students) (write to us if cost is a barrier)
Presented by Dr. Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, CTTS, CET III, PAT
*4 CE Hours for PA social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, and psychologists + training hours OR 4 Experiential Supervision Hours
This workshop focuses on demonstrating psychodrama and providing participants with experiential learning opportunities as protagonists, auxiliaries, and directors. Emphasis will be placed on the role of psychodrama director and the safe/effective use of experiential therapy techniques through teletherapy. This training workshop is designed for professionals new or experienced in psychodrama who are interested in opportunities to practice online facilitation.
1). Identify the three stages of a psychodrama group
2). Describe the importance of strength-based roles
3). Explain one method for maintaining group safety
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Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy, LLC (Lic. #004115) has been approved as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapist (Section 48.36) and Professional Counselors (Section 49.36) by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors. Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychologists (Lic. # PSY000215) to offer continuing education for psychologists. Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy, LLC maintains responsibility for the program.

Part II: Getting Curious: An Introduction to the Internal Family Systems Model
2021-05-27 17:00
Presented by Rachel Longer, MSS, LSW, CET II & Lauren Sullivan, Med, MS, NCC
Date & Time: Thursday, May 27, 2021, | 5:00 – 6:00 PM (EST) (this is a continuation of our first workshop which took place on Thursday, May 20, 2021)
Online Offering via Zoom (register for Zoom link)
Suggested Donation, if financially able, $40 for both sessions.

This two-part personal growth workshop will additionally be offered in September 2021 & January 2022. If you are unable to join us this May, please stay tuned for information regarding the September & January offerings.
Workshop Description:
Have you ever tried to quiet anxious thoughts only to have them return even louder than before? Do you sometimes feel taken over by intense emotions? Do you ever think “I wish I could just stop being so critical/anxious/sad…)? If so, (and who hasn’t!) then you have met some “parts” of you. In the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, these parts serve as protectors from feelings that we “never again” want to experience, and they work hard to shield the more tender parts in our system. Curious to learn more?
Please join Rachel Longer and Lauren Sullivan for a two-part personal growth workshop introduction to the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model. This workshop is open to those who would like to become more curious and compassionate with themselves and will feature an exploration of your own internal system. This workshop is for anyone interested in learning more about how to apply the model to oneself.
Internal Family Systems Therapy was developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz and is perhaps the most validating and healing form of psychotherapy that exists today. The IFS model invites us to approach our internal worlds from a place of “Self,” which is characterized by the qualities of curiosity, compassion, connectedness, clarity, courage, calm, confidence, and creativity. IFS asserts that each of us has many parts inside of us who, through trauma or other emotional injuries, are catapulted into specific roles in order to keep us safe. IFS allows us to heal our parts, release them from these roles, and cultivate harmonious internal relationships and interactions. In this two-part workshop, participants will focus inside, identify parts, access Self-energy, interact with parts from a place of Self, and connect with a community of other curious and compassionate folks.
If you have any questions, please email either Rachel Longer at rachel@phoenixtraumacenter.com or Lauren Sullivan at lauren@phoenixtraumacenter.com)

INTERNATIONAL YOUNG PRACTITIONERS’ SUMMIT IN PSYCHODRAMA AND OTHER ACTION METHODS “MORENO’S LIGHTHOUSE TO A NEW PROFESSIONAL DIRECTION”
2021-05-30 13:00 - 15:00
INTERNATIONAL YOUNG PRACTITIONERS’ SUMMIT IN PSYCHODRAMA AND OTHER ACTION METHODS “MORENO’S LIGHTHOUSE TO A NEW PROFESSIONAL DIRECTION”

29-30th of May 2021
Sunday May 30th workshop
19:00 – 21:00 CET (1-3pm EDT)– Large Group Session, lead by Dr. Scott Giacomucci
“ENCOUNTERING YOUNG MORENO AND ENVISIONING A FUTURE SELF”
Annotation: Jacob Moreno was a very successful young professional. By his early 30s, he has published books, started a journal, co-founded a religion, developed an existential philosophy, and created a new approach to theater. In this workshop, we will encounter young moreno to better understand how we can grow as young professionals. With Moreno’s role modeling we will envision a future professional self while supporting each other to dream again.
https://bapsgpt.com/international-young-practitioners-summit-in-psychodrama-and-other-action-methods-morenos-lighthouse-to-a-new-professional-direction/

Ethical Challenges in Psychodrama Relationships, Practice and Training: Cultivating a Culture of Integrity and Humility
2021-06-02 18:00 - 21:00
ASGPP Education Committee presents a 3-hour FREE OF CHARGE Workshop,
Ethical Challenges in Psychodrama Relationships, Practice and Training:
Cultivating a Culture of Integrity and Humility
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2021
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Co-creating safe and beneficial professional relationships and environments requires mindfulness and care to ethical concerns. Whether a psychodramatist is practicing in a clinical, coaching, educational, legal or other profession, understanding of and adherence to ethical standards and codes is essential.
In this experiential education workshop, ASGPP offers an ethics consciousness-raising session. Presenters cover the power differential inherent in fiduciary relationships, and the different ethical standards and codes psychodramatists are required to follow. Panelists also present procedures for filing a complaint with the American Society for Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama (ASGPP), and the Ethics Complaint Policies and Procedures for filing a complaint with the American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy.
After the panel discussion, a series of hypothetical scenarios on ethical issues of particular concern in the practice and training of psychodrama are covered. These include: dual/multiple relationships; therapeutic use of touch; informed consent; use of self-disclosure; and psychodrama on Zoom. Participants will engage in experiential problem-solving in small groups.
Learning Objectives:
Explain the significant of the power dynamics in the psychodramatist-client/ student/coachee, etc. relationship.
Describe one ethical principle relevant to psychodrama practice.
Identify one ethical principle relevant in the teaching/training of psychodrama.
Panelists/Facilitators:
Catherine D. Nugent, LCPC, TEP (Moderator)
American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama, Sociometry & Group Psychotherapy
Carol Feldman Bass, JD
ASGPP Executive Council
Paula De Franco, PhD, MBA
ASGPP Member
Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, BCD, FAAETS, PAT
ASGPP Executive Council
Erica Hollander, JD
ASGPP Professional Standards Committee
Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP
President, ASGPP

Trauma-Informed Principles
2021-06-04 09:00 - 11:00
This is a closed in-service workshop for staff at Women Organized Against Rape.

IASWG Symposium Presentation - Social Work, Sociometry, & Psychodrama
2021-06-09 14:00 - 15:00
Social Work, Sociometry, and Psychodrama: Experiential Approaches for Group Therapists, Community Leaders, and Social Workers
International Association of Social Work with Groups (IASWG) Online Symposium – www.IASWG.org
Wednesday June 9th 2-3pm
Scott Giacomucci; Amy Stone; & Haydn Briggs

Participants of this course will learn to:
1) describe at least one theoretical similarity between social work with groups and sociometry/psychodrama
2) discuss the significance of strengths, safety, & connection in experiential work
3) utilize at least one experiential group tool for cultivating mutual aid

Brief description up to 75 words
This workshop presents trauma-informed experiential group tools useful in any social work group setting including clinical work, teaching, supervision, and community work. These action-based tools emphasize mutual aid dynamics, experiential teaching, neurobiology, and relationships. The unique capacity for experiential activities to facilitate connection will be demonstrated through sociometric and psychodramatic processes. Implementation of these activities will be demonstrated for online groups with emphasis on their utility in engaging clients, students, and colleagues.

J.L. Moreno’s Autobiographical Archetypes: Integrating the Sub-Roles of Genius
2021-06-16 - 2021-06-20
International Sociodrama Conference – Portugal
J.L. Moreno’s Autobiographical Archetypes: Integrating the Sub-Roles of Genius

Dr. Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, CTTS, CET III, PAT
June 16-20th 2021 –
Registration details here

Introduction to Psychodrama and Experiential Trauma Therapy
2021-06-18 12:30 - 15:30
This is a closed staff in-service for staff at Pinelands Recovery Center in Medford NJ

Trauma-Informed Principles and PTSD
2021-06-25 10:00 - 16:00
This is a closed in-service for staff at Manor of Hope Recovery House in Phoenixville, PA

Ukrainian Psychotherapy University summer school - "Ethical and Technical Aspects of Psychotherapy"
2021-06-28 08:00 - 10:00
Ukrainian Psychotherapy University 2021 summer school program – “Ethical and Technical Aspects of Psychotherapy”
Monday June 28th –
Ethics in Psychodrama Practice and Training
Dr. Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, BCD, FAAETS, CP/PAT

http://upu.in.ua/upueng/77-upu

Vicarious Trauma, Burnout, and Vicarious Post-Traumatic Growth
2021-07-30 12:30 - 15:30
This is a closed in-service for clinical staff at Pinelands Recovery Center in Medford NJ

The Developing Professional Self: Using Role Theory to Integrate Identities
2021-08-07 - 2021-08-08
This is a closed workshop for the VedaDrama Psychodrama Institute in India

Introduction to Experiential Group Work
2021-08-18 13:00 - 16:00
This is a closed in-service for clinical staff of Steps to Recovery Treatment Center in Levittown, PA

Trauma-Focused Psychodrama: An In-Person Introduction and Practice Session
2021-09-04 09:00 - 16:00 | 524 N. Providence Road Media, PA 19063, 524 N. Providence Road, Media, PA, 19063, United States
Saturday September 4th, 9am – 4pm (EST) | Cost: $145 ($95 for students) *write to us if cost is the only barrier!
In-person Workshop- 524 N. Providence Road Media, PA 19063
Presented by Dr. Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, BCD, FAAETS, PAT
*6 CE Hours for PA social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists and psychologists; NBCC Hours | 6 training hours for ISEP and psychodrama certifications
This workshop presents an overview of trauma-focused psychodrama with the morning focused on group work and the afternoon focused on individual psychodrama. Content will be taught experientially including demonstrations, sociometric warm-ups, and 1-1 facilitation practice for all participants. The basics of safe and effective trauma-focused psychodrama will be presented including content on safety, strengths-based work, neurobiology, and trauma-informed principles. This workshop is designed to teach practical skills for practitioners new to psychodrama or warming-up for in-person psychodrama work again.
*This is an in-person workshop at the Phoenix Center’s newly renovated event space. Participants who have not received a Covid-19 vaccination are required to wear a mask throughout the event. Masks are optional for vaccinated participants. This may change depending on updated Covid-19 information closer to the date of the workshop.
Participants will be able to:
1). Identify one experiential process for establishing safety and connection
2). Describe the importance of strength-based roles
3). Explain the importance of role reversal
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Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy, LLC (Lic. #004115) has been approved as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapist (Section 48.36) and Professional Counselors (Section 49.36) by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors. Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychologists (Lic. # PSY000215) to offer continuing education for psychologists. Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7013. Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy, LLC maintains responsibility for the program.

The Magic and Science of Trauma-Focused Psychodrama: Spirit, Mind, and Body in Action (Ukraine Conference Plenary Presentation)
2021-09-10 09:00 - 10:00
BETWEEN BODY AND SOUL
ASSOCIATION OF PSYCHOTHERAPISTS AND PSYCHOANALYSTS OF UKRAINE
EUROPEAN FEDERATION FOR PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY
September 10-12, 2021 | Online Conference

The Magic and Science of Trauma-Focused Psychodrama: Spirit, Mind, and Body in Action
Dr. Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, BCD, FAAETS, PAT
Plenary Presentation

Psychodrama’s existential philosophy suggests that human beings are first and foremost cosmic beings. Jacob Moreno, psychodrama’s founder, developed a mystical philosophy that honors the inherent power and worth of every human. His action-methods bring the body and the soul into treatment while also emphasizing psychosocial realities. Considering the biopsychosocial-spiritual impacts of trauma, psychodrama is uniquely situated as a treatment approach to renegotiate the impacts of trauma. Psychodrama allows us to go places that would be impossible otherwise. On the psychodrama stage, one can speak to deceased loved ones, travel forward in time, revisit painful moments in the past, speak to God, and engage in dialogue with parts of self. Trauma-focused psychodrama research continues to emerge suggesting its effectiveness in treatment PTSD and offering clients corrective emotional experiences that may be impossible otherwise. This presentation will explore both the magic and the science of trauma-focused psychodrama as a biopsychosocial-spiritual approach.

Dr. Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, BCD, FAAETS, PAT is the Director/Founder of the Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy; Director of Trauma Services at Mirmont Treatment Center; and Adjunct Professor & Research Associate at Bryn Mawr College. Scott is Board-Certified in Clinical Social Work and holds certifications in sociometry, psychodrama, and group psychotherapy, EMDR, experiential therapy, and trauma work. He is recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and has received multiple awards for his leadership, scholarship, and clinical work. He serves on the Executive Council of ASGPP and is co-chair of the Research Committee. His textbook, Social Work, Sociometry, & Psychodrama published by Springer Nature (2021), has been downloaded over 50,000 times. He is Co-Chief Editor of the Journal of Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy, is Co-Editor of the first international psychodrama book series, and co-edited the Autobiography of a Genius (2019) by Jacob Moreno.

Dreaming of Research, Writing, and Teaching: The Psychodrama Scholar-Practitioner (TeleDrama Conference)
2021-09-12 16:30 - 18:30
SECOND INTERNATIONAL TELE’DRAMA CONFERENCE – https://www.teledrama.org/
ONLINE CONFERENCE – Sept 9-12
Living the Dream: International Sociometry & Action in the Virtual Space

Dreaming of Research, Writing, and Teaching: The Psychodrama Scholar-Practitioner
Dr. Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, BCD, FAAETS, PAT

This workshop is designed for psychodrama practitioners/students interested in expanding their role repertoire to include researcher, writer, or teacher. This experiential workshop will include teaching on Morenian history/philosophy and sociometric/psychodramatic processes related the scholar-practitioner identity. Participants will reflect on their own relationship to research, writing, and teaching while further warming-up to these roles and supporting others to do the same. Moreno’s role modeling as a scholar-practitioner will be highlighted, along with discussion on the importance of integrating psychodrama into academia.

Dr. Scott Giacomucci is the Director/Founder of the Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy; Director of Trauma Services at Mirmont Treatment Center; and Adjunct Professor & Research Associate at Bryn Mawr College. He serves on the Executive Council of ASGPP and is co-chair of the Research Committee. His textbook, Social Work, Sociometry, & Psychodrama published by Springer Nature (2021), has been downloaded over 50,000 times. He is Co-Chief Editor of the Journal of Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy, is Co-Editor of the first international psychodrama book series, and co-edited the Autobiography of a Genius (2019) by Jacob Moreno.
Identify one historical example of Moreno’s involvement in academia
Describe one way psychodrama would benefit from more integration with academia
Explain one benefit of working as a scholar-practitioner

Psychodrama-Like Interventions: Letter Writing and Sculpting
2021-09-17 12:30 - 15:30
Psychodrama-Like Interventions: Letter Writing and Sculpting
Sept 17th , 2021 1230-330 | 3 CE Hours | Pinelands Recovery Center of Medford
CLOSED IN-SERVICE

An In-Person Encounter with Vicarious Post-Traumatic Growth Throughout the Pandemic
2021-09-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy, 524 N Providence Rd, Media, PA, 19063, United States
An In-Person Encounter with Vicarious Post-Traumatic Growth Throughout the Pandemic
Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, BCD, CGP, FAAETS, PAT
Sept 25th 3-5pm EST
In-person at the Phoenix Center – 524 N. Providence Road Media PA 19063
Delaware Valley Psychodrama Collective Monthly Meeting
FEES: CEU’S $20 for ASGPP members,
$30 for non-member
$15 psychodrama non CEU hours
$5 student fee & first time attendee
Make out checks /money orders to Colleen Baratka – Venmo is @Colleen-Baratka . Pay Pal is dvpsychodrama@gmail.com .
Memo DVPC training 09/25/2021. You can also pay cash/check at the door.
*Please note that this is workshop will include both didactic and experiential learning components. The experiential learning structures include demonstrations of psychodrama and other experiential processes which often include (optional) personal disclosures from participants. While personal growth is often a byproduct of experiential learning in psychodrama, the primary purpose of this workshop is training. If you are seeking a workshop for personal growth, or seeking a professional training event that is entirely didactic (lecture/powerpoint), this is probably not the best workshop for you.
*Please note that all participants will be required to wear a mask while in the building due to the rising covid-19 cases in Delaware County and the Philadelphia area. Covid policies are subject to change based on changes in covid-19 cases leading up to the date of the event.
Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy, LLC (Lic. #004115) has been approved as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapist (Section 48.36) and Professional Counselors (Section 49.36) by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors. Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychologists (Lic. # PSY000215) to offer continuing education for psychologists. Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy, LLC maintains responsibility for the program.

Assessing for Trauma, PTSD, and Adverse Childhood Experiences
2021-10-13 10:30 - 11:30
This is a closed in-service for Mirmont Treatment Center staff
presented by Dr. Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, BCD, CGP, FAAETS, PAT

Closed Session for Pinelands Recovery Center
2021-10-22 12:30 - 15:30
Closed In-Service for Pinelands Recovery Center, Medford, NJ

Social Work, Sociometry, & Psychodrama Guest Lecture - Columbia University
2021-10-23 09:30 - 12:00
Social Work, Sociometry, & Psychodrama – Guest Lecture
Dr. Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, BCD, CGP, FAAETS, PAT
Comparative Group Approaches Course – Richard Beck, LCSW, BCD, FAGPA
Columbia University School of Social Work
Closed Guest Lecture for MSW students

Social Work, Sociometry, and Psychodrama: Experiential Approaches for Group Therapists, Community Leaders, and Social Workers
2021-10-25 13:00 - 16:30
Social Work, Sociometry, and Psychodrama: Experiential Approaches for Group Therapists, Community Leaders, and Social Workers
NASW-PA Conference – Online
Monday Oct 25th 1-4:30pm
Dr. Scott Giacomucci, Haydn Briggs, & Katharine Miller Walsh
Registration and Info here – https://www.nasw-pa.org/page/AnnualConference

Responding to Suicidality with Resilience, Strength, & Self-Care
2021-11-05 10:00 - 12:00
Responding to Suicidality with Resilience, Strength, & Self-Care
Dr Scott Giacomucci
The Crime Victims Center of Chester County – Closed In-Service

Strengths-Based Psychodrama: Cultivating Safety in Experiential Trauma Healing
2021-11-12 08:30 - 2021-11-13 17:00 | 524 N. Providence Road Media, PA 19063, 524 N. Providence Road, Media, PA, 19063, United States
Friday Nov 12th & Saturday Nov 13th, 2021 | 8:30am – 5pm (both days) | In-person workshop – Phoenix Center – 524 N. Providence Road Media, PA 19063
Cost: $375 | $275 students (*write to us if cost is your only barrier)
*15 CE Hours for PA social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists and psychologists; NBCC Hours | 15 training hours for ISEP and psychodrama certifications
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This workshop presents an overview of strengths-based psychodrama with an emphasis on the importance of strengths-based work in the first phase of trauma therapy. Content will be presented experientially drawing from sociometry, neurobiology, social work’s strength-based tradition, and positive psychology. Morenian philosophy will be introduced through strengths-based and trauma-informed lenses. This workshop is designed to teach practical skills for practitioners new to psychodrama or experienced psychodramatists. Psychodramas will be facilitated in both a group format and individual settings with practice opportunities for participants.
*Please note that this is workshop will include both didactic and experiential learning components. The experiential learning structures include demonstrations of psychodrama and other experiential processes which often include (optional) personal disclosures from participants. While personal growth is often a byproduct of experiential learning in psychodrama, the primary purpose of this workshop is training. If you are seeking a workshop for personal growth, or seeking a professional training event that is entirely didactic (lecture/powerpoint), this is probably not the best workshop for you.
*Please note that all participants will be required to wear a mask while in the building due to the rising covid-19 cases in Delaware County and the Philadelphia area. Covid policies are subject to change based on changes in covid-19 cases leading up to the date of the event.
For folks traveling from out of town, there is a new beautiful bed and breakfast just 1 block from the Phoenix Center that we recommend. It is within walking distance of downtown Media and plenty of shops/restaurants – https://www.gifford-risleyhouse.com/
Learning Objectives:
1). Identify one experiential process for establishing safety and connection
2). Describe the importance of strength-based roles
3). Explain one way that Morenian philosophy is a strengths-based philosophy

Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy, LLC (Lic. #004115) has been approved as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapist (Section 48.36) and Professional Counselors (Section 49.36) by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors. Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychologists (Lic. # PSY000215) to offer continuing education for psychologists. Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7013. Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy, LLC maintains responsibility for the program.

Guest Lecture - West Chester University
2021-11-15 09:30 - 10:30
Closed Guest Lecture for MSW students at West Chester University

Closed In-Service for Pinelands Recovery Center, Medford, NJ
2021-11-19 12:30 - 15:30

Internal Family Systems Therapy: An Introduction for Curious Professionals
2021-11-20 10:00 - 14:00 | 524 N. Providence Road Media, PA 19063, 524 N. Providence Road, Media, PA, 19063, United States
Saturday, November 20th, 2021| 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
$125 ($75 for students) *If cost is a barrier, please contact us.
In-Person Event at The Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy- 524 N. Providence Road, Media, PA 19063
Presenters: Rachel Longer, MSS, LSW, CET II & Lauren Sullivan, Med, MS, NCC
*4 CEU credits available for PA social workers, marriage and family therapists, psychologists & counselors + 4 training hours towards ISEP certification. Attending this training does not count towards IFS certification or IFS continuing education.
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Workshop Description:
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy was developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz and is perhaps the most validating and healing form of psychotherapy that exists today. The IFS model invites us to approach our and others’ internal worlds with curiosity, compassion, connectedness, clarity, courage, calm, confidence, and creativity. IFS asserts that each of us has many parts inside of us who, through trauma or other emotional injury, are catapulted into specific roles in order to keep us safe. IFS allows us to heal our parts, release them from these roles, and cultivate harmonious internal relationships and interactions. This workshop will integrate didactic and experiential components to support professionals in learning the IFS model to use with clients in a professional setting–no previous IFS knowledge is required.
Learning Objectives:

Explain an overview of the IFS model including different parts and Self.
Describe one of the steps (the 6F’s) in IFS when working with a part
Demonstrate awareness of therapist’s parts that get activated in a client session
Integrate basic IFS principles, language and techniques into my work

Please note that the experiential learning structures include demonstrations of IFS therapy and other experiential processes which often include (optional) personal disclosures from participants. While personal growth is often a byproduct of experiential learning in IFS therapy, the primary purpose of this workshop is training. If you are seeking a workshop for personal growth, or seeking a professional training event that is entirely didactic (lecture/PowerPoint), this is probably not the best workshop for you.
*Please note that all participants will be required to wear a mask while in the building due to the rising covid-19 cases in Delaware County and the Philadelphia area. Covid policies are subject to change based on changes in covid-19 cases leading up to the date of the event.
If you have any questions, please email either Rachel Longer (rachel@phoenixtraumacenter.com) or Lauren Sullivan (lauren@phoenixtraumacenter.com).

Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy, LLC (Lic. #004115) has been approved as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapist (Section 48.36) and Professional Counselors (Section 49.36) by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors. Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychologists (Lic. # PSY000215) to offer continuing education for psychologists. Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7013. Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy, LLC maintains responsibility for the program.
