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About the Course: 

This video course introduces Innovative Clinical Psychodrama as an effective and safe method for treating trauma and PTSD. Recent research in the neurobiology of trauma and attachment underscores the efficacy of experiential, body-based approaches in psychotherapy and education. Clinicians working with trauma aim to establish a secure and contained therapeutic environment. Action therapy plays a pivotal role but can sometimes trigger unprocessed trauma material, leading to flashbacks and decompensation. TSM, developed by Board Certified Psychodrama Trainers, Educators, and Practitioners Kate Hudgins, Ph.D., and Francesca Toscani, M.Ed., TEP, serves as a guide for trauma treatment. TSM integrates classical psychodrama, attachment theory, and insights from interpersonal neurobiology and trauma theory, enhancing safety and structure when working with trauma.

This video module presents TSM Psychodrama, which employs role theory to identify the necessary roles for working with trauma survivors in a safe and contained manner. It provides a comparison with classical Morenian psychodrama. The module also introduces the concept of the Autonomous Healing Center (AHC) and offers an experiential exploration to stimulate spontaneity and creativity. Join the transformative individual session of the counselor from the US led by two therapists. 

This module is designed for:

• Therapists

• Social workers

• Psychologists

• Counselors (including substance use counselors)

• Psychodramatists

• Educators

• Coaches 

Appropriate for those who are new to action methods, as well as experienced practitioners, students in mental health fields, and those who want to develop their skills in action methods. Acting skills are not necessary.

Learning Objectives:

• Define the similarities and differences of classical and TSM psychodrama

• Describe the adapted Hollander curve for TSM

• Establish the role of Autonomous Healing Center (AHC)

Module highlights: 

• Warm Up: Define important historical moments of TSM development

• Action: Get to know the prescriptive roles of TSM, and the TSM style of doubling

• Sharing: Discover that action methods help your clients to express long-hidden talents, feelings, and dreams.

How and where to use:

• Issues/concerns: trauma work, ptsd, cptsd

• In Clinical and non-clinical setting

• Individual and group setting

• Online and in-person (therapy, counseling, classes, group leading)

• Education and Coaching 

This model provides a secure and effective approach for various objectives, including class management, fostering group cohesion, supporting group development, facilitating organizational development, and addressing business-related tasks.

Presenters:

Dr. Kate Hudgins is PhD, TEP, an inspirational leader and a stellar trainer known worldwide for her innovative model of safe and effective trauma treatment. International expert and author on trauma, Kate brings rigorous clinical training in psychology, psychodrama, and experiential psychotherapy as well as cross-cultural and indigenous learning and her own life experience.

Linda Ciotola M.Ed., TEP, CET III, TSM Trainer, is co-author with Karen Carnabucci of Healing Eating Disorders with Psychodrama and other Action Methods - Beyond the Silence and the Fury, Jessica Kingsley, London, 2013; 2008 recipient of the Zerka Moreno Award and 2019 recipient with Nancy Alexander of the Collaborator's Award and Fellow of the ASGPP.

Module Includes:

Main Content:

• Videos - 33 min

• Handouts - 87 min

• Test - 30 min 

• Course Survey - 5 min 

Recommended Content:

• Healing Trauma with the Therapeutic Spiral Mode. Interview with Dr. Hudgins. Part 1

• Healing Trauma with the Therapeutic Spiral Mode. Interview with Dr. Hudgins. Part 2

• Healing Trauma with the Therapeutic Spiral Mode. Interview with Dr. Hudgins. Part 3

• Practicum - 30 min

Hours for Certificate:

• 3 training hours on the Action Explorations Education Certificate. Our courses may be applied toward professional certification/training hours, depending on your board’s policies. Please verify eligibility with your certifying board or primary trainer. We’re happy to connect and answer questions about course content, hours, and documentation. Reach out anytime with your questions.