Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy

Vicarious Post-Traumatic Growth for Mental Health Professionals: A Free Peer Support Workshop for Self-Care and Community
2022-06-06 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 524 N. Providence Road Media, PA 19063, 524 N. Providence Road, Media, PA, 19063, United States
Vicarious Post-Traumatic Growth for Mental Health Professionals: A Free Peer Support Workshop for Self-Care and Community

*This is a peer-support group, not a CEU event.
About our bi-monthly workshop series:
Burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma are on the rise for mental health professionals. The importance of self-care, peer-support, and community are evident for those working in the field. We must attend to our own needs in order to best support the clients and communities that we work with. This workshops series (every other month) will focus on validating the experience of mental health professionals and cultivating vicarious post-traumatic growth – the phenomenon of professionals growing (personally and professionally) as a result of working with clients who have experienced trauma and adversity. These workshops are open to anyone who is a mental health professional (therapists, social workers, supervisors, caseworkers, support staff, administrators, educators, marketers, etc.). Each session will be facilitated by a Phoenix Center staff member employing various experiential group processes to promote peer support, connection, and restoration.
Next Session:
Date & Time: Monday June 6, 2022, from 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy, 524 N. Providence Road Media PA 19063 (in lower floor event space)
All participants must register in advance.
REGISTER HERE
Space is limited to 25 participants per workshop. If you are no longer able to attend a workshop, please email us at support@phoenixtraumacenter.com within 72 hours’ notice so we can notify other participants in our waiting list of availability. Spots are first come, first serve basis.
June’s workshop is led by Brian Gallagher, MSW, LSW

Brian Gallagher, MSW, LSW, is a Phoenix Center trauma therapist who first learned peer-counseling as a high school student at the age of 16. He has practiced this profound process since then, as both a client and a counselor, and understands some key things about how we get hurt and how we heal.
More information on Employing a Peer-Counseling Model workshop:
Professional Healing Partnerships (PHPs) are relationships in which therapeutic professionals exchange listening time with one another to help each other more deeply process the vicarious trauma they experience in their practice. Using a unique, trauma-informed peer-counseling model that understands our innate physiological healing mechanisms, PHPs allow people to deliberately and responsibly engage cathartic and restorative processes to release physical and emotional tension, leaving them with more free, relaxed attention for their work and relationships.
Registration required: Space is limited to 25 participants. Please email us if you are not able to attend so we can provide your spot to someone else. Register here!
*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.

Trauma-Informed Psychodrama, Group Work, and Leadership
2022-05-07 08:30 - 17:00 | 524 N. Providence Road Media, PA 19063, 524 N. Providence Road, Media, PA, 19063, United States
Presented by Dr. Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, BCD, CGP, FAAETS, TEP
Saturday, May 7th, 2022 – 8:30 am – 5:00 pm | 8 CE Hours for PA social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists and psychologists; NBCC Hours | 8 training hours for ISEP and psychodrama certifications
Cost: $199 | $125 students (*write to us if cost is your only barrier)
In-Person Workshop at Phoenix Center – 524 N. Providence Road Media, PA 19063
This workshop centers the six trauma-informed principles outlined by SAMHSA as guiding values in psychodrama practice, group work, and leadership (drawing from content in Dr. Scott’s forthcoming book on the topic). These principles will be presented as both clinical guides and ethical imperatives. Participants will be challenged to explore their own relationships to trauma-informed principles and areas for growth.
Learning Objectives:
1). Identify SAMHSA’s 6 trauma-informed principles2). Describe the ethical importance of trauma-informed practice
3). Explain one trauma-informed psychodramatic intervention
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*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. Mention Phoenix Center for a reduced rate.
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.

PAGPS/APNAPA Conference - A Philadelphia Area Group Psychotherapy Society & American Psychiatric Nurses Association Conference
2022-04-30 08:00 - 17:00
Contemporary Group Therapy in a (Hopefully!) Post Pandemic World
A Two Day Conference: April 30 – May 1, 2022
Widener University, Chester, PA
All day Saturday, April 30, 2022 (9:30-12:30 and 2:00-5:00)
A-1: Trauma-Focused Psychodrama: Safe Experiential Processes for Embodied Healing
Dr. Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, BCD, CGP, FAAETS, TEP
This workshop presents trauma-focused psychodrama which moves the group process beyond
words and into action. The importance of safety and strengths for trauma work will be
highlighted along with a basic introduction to Moreno’s triadic system – Sociometry,
Psychodrama, and Group Psychotherapy. As the field of neuroscience and trauma research
expands, evidence points to trauma’s impact on the body and the importance of holistic
interventions that involve the whole person (body, mind, social, spirit). Participants in this
workshop will experience the power of experiential methods through strengths-based
psychodrama while learning multiple experiential tools that can be incorporated into practice in
diverse settings.
1. Develop practitioners’ skills in leading process groups
This workshop will provide group therapists with additional skills for enhancing process
groups, assessing the sociodynamics of a group, and engaging participants in the group
process.
2. Examine the use of groups for healing trauma
This workshop will focus on psychodrama as an experiential and holistic approach to
trauma healing supported by neuroscience and clinical research. Psychodrama allows
clients to have corrective emotional experiences impossible otherwise while renegotiating
how the body keeps the score.
3. Identify the needs of traumatized professional caregivers and how group process may
promote healing
Though this is a Saturday group led like a therapy group, we will not do a psychodrama
focused on a participant’s individual trauma. Instead, the psychodrama in the afternoon
will focus on strengths, support, professional goals, or vicarious post-traumatic growth
(depending on the group’s choice)
4. Identify methods for reawakening the human-to-human kindness connection
Strength-based processes demonstrated in the workshop certainly will tap into the
human-to-human kindness connection and provide participants with methods for
reawakening it within their own groups/communities.
5. Use experiential modalities to enhance understanding of group process in outpatient and
inpatient groups
This workshop teaches and demonstrates psychodrama, the first experiential therapy
(now over 100 years old). The facilitator will include clinical examples and insight
related to psychodrama practice across the treatment continuum based on his experience
in inpatient, PHP, outpatient, and multi-day workshops.

ASGPP Conference - American Society of Group Psychotherapy & Psychodrama
2022-03-30 - 2022-04-03
Dr. Scott Giacomucci is presenting or co-presenting multiple workshops throughout the online 2022 ASGPP annual conference and receiving the 2022 David Kipper’s Scholars Award:

SOCIAL WORK, SOCIOMETRY, & PSYCHODRAMA:
EXPERIENTIAL APPROACHES FOR GROUP THERAPISTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND SOCIAL WORKERS
(pre-conference workshop) Wednesday, March 30 at 03:00 pm – 06:00 pm EST(US & Canada)

SOCIAL WORK, SOCIOMETRY & PSYCHODRAMA: EXPERIENTIAL APPROACHES FOR SOCIAL WORKERS, GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPISTS,
AND COMMUNITY LEADERS
(community sampler for social workers) Wednesday, March 30 at 08:30 pm- 10:00 pm EST(US & Canada)
INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH PANEL
Celebrating David Kipper’s Legacy and Warming-up to New Research in Sociometry, Psychodrama, and Group Psychotherapy
Saturday, April 2 at 10:00am – 12:00pm EST(US & Canada)

PSYCHODRAMA AS ADDICTION & TRAUMA TREATMENT: TOWARDS A SCHOLAR-PRACTITIONER APPROACH
Sunday, April 3 at 11:00 am – 02:00 pm EST(US & Canada)

Psychodrama Directing Basics: Individual Psychodrama Sessions
2022-02-25 08:30 - 2022-02-27 17:00
Friday Feb 25th & Saturday Feb 26th, 2022 8:30am – 5pm; Sunday Feb 27th, 2022 8:30am – 3:30pm
Cost: $499 for professionals | $350 for students (*write to us if cost is your only barrier)
Friday Only Option (8 CEs) – Cost: $199 for professionals | $125 for students
In-person workshop at Phoenix Center – 524 N. Providence Road Media, PA 19063
Presented by Dr. Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, BCD, FAAETS, TEP
21 CE Hours for PA social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists and psychologists; NBCC Hours | 21 training hours for ISEP and psychodrama certifications
This workshop is designed for professionals and psychodrama trainees interested in an intensive training focused on learning to direct psychodramas in individual sessions. The weekend will provide all participants with multiple practicum experiences of facilitating 1-1 psychodrama sessions. Didactic content will be presented on the history, theory, and practice of 1-1 psychodrama including its strengths and limitations. Multiple approaches and interventions in 1-1 psychodrama will be offered including use of the empty chair, concretization, doubling, role reversal, the mirror, and future projection.
Learning Objectives:
1). Identify one strength of 1-1 psychodrama compared to group psychodrama2). Describe the limitations of 1-1 psychodrama compared to group psychodrama
3). Explain methods for establishing safety in 1-1 psychodrama
Weekend Option-21 CE Hours or 21 ISEP Training Hours Registration below:
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Friday Only Option – 8 CE Hours or 8 ISEP Training Hours Registration below:
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*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/

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.

Closed In-Service at Manor of Hope
2022-02-04 10:00 - 17:00
Closed Workshop for staff at Manor of Hope, Phoenixville, PA

The Autonomous Healing Center: Finding the Goodness Within - Keynote Presentation - Ukraine Umbrella Association of Psychotherapy
2022-01-29 09:30 - 11:00
The Autonomous Healing Center: Finding the Goodness Within
Dr. Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, BCD, CGP, FAAETS, TEP
January 29th, 9:30 – 11am EST
XVIII Psychodramatic conference of
Ukrainian Umbrella Association of Psychotherapy of European Association of Psychotherapy
“Simple Magic Things”
More info here – Про секцію (usp.community)
and here – (1) Психодраматична конференція Української спілки психотерапевтів | Facebook

Addiction Treatment is Trauma Treatment: Psychodrama and Experiential Therapy - TeleDrama Symposium Workshop
2022-01-28 12:30 - 14:30
Topic: Addiction Treatment is Trauma Treatment: Psychodrama and Experiential Therapy (*CEs, ABE, ITI)
Presenter: Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, BCD, FAAETS, TEP (United States)
Friday January 28th, 12:30pm – 2:30pm EST
Description: This workshop presents addiction and trauma as a cyclical process often fueling each other. Most clients in treatment for addictions have significant histories of trauma which must be addressed in the recovery journey. As an experiential approach integrating mind, body, and spirit, psychodrama is uniquely situated to treat addiction and trauma. The presenter will leverage his experience providing psychodrama groups and creating treatment programs across the addiction treatment continuum. This workshop will include experiential and didactic components.
Learning Objectives:
1. Explain one connection between addiction and trauma.
2. Describe one reason why psychodrama is effective as trauma treatment.
Registration/Information – https://symposium.teledrama.org/2201/schedule

Sociodrama as Experiential Education in the Classroom - ASGPP Symposium
2021-12-11 11:00 - 13:00
Sociodrama as Experiential Education in the Classroom
Dr. Scott Giacomucci
Saturday Dec 11th 11am-1pm
“Sociodrama: Tracing the Pathway from Past to
Future” 2nd ASGPP Virtual Fall Symposium
www.asgpp.org

Closed In-Service for Pinelands Recovery Center, Medford, NJ
2021-12-10 12:30 - 15:30, 2021-11-19 12:30 - 15:30

Closed Training at Manor of Hope
2021-12-03 10:00 - 17:00
Closed all-day Workshop for staff at Manor of Hope, Phoenixville, PA

Guest Lecture - Antioch University
2021-11-29 13:30 - 17:00
Closed psychodrama guest lecture for Drama Therapy graduate students at Antioch University

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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
