Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy

Register for our upcoming workshop on February 9, 2020 More information about this workshop and registration here: https://www.phoenixtraumacenter.com//depicting-the-power-/ Zoom Workshop | Cost: $95; $75 students; (write to us if cost is a barrier)... Presented by Dr. Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, BCD, FAAETS, PAT Relationships are one of the most important aspects of anyone’s life. Relationships have the power to promote safety, healing, and happiness as well as trauma, neglect, and hopelessness. Jacob Moreno’s theory of interpersonal relations is articulated through the social atom. The social atom, is a relational map which depicts an individual within the web of their closest relationships an individual is tied to his social atom as closely as to his body. The importance of relationships, a social work core value, is further established through interpersonal neurobiology research. This workshop will present the social atom, a foundational sociometry/psychodrama tool. The social atom will be offered as a person-in-environment assessment as well as a warm-up process for psychodramatic action. Note: this event will include powerpoint, theory, self-reflection, sociometry, and a psychodrama process Learning Objectives: -Define the Social Atom -Describe one way the social atom relates to social work -Explain one use of the social atom in clinical work

Have you registered yet? Role Theory in Action: The Self Emerges From Roles January 13th 4:00 7:00pm (EST) 3 CE Hours Register for this workshop at www.phoenixtraumacenter.com/training... Dr. Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, BCD, FAAETS, PAT Zoom Workshop | Cost: $80; $60 students; (if cost is your only barrier to attending, write to us) This workshop will offer a mix of didactic teaching, pen/paper exercises for role assessment, and experiential role-playing. The personality, or the self, is composed of all the roles one plays in their life. Role theory offers a foundational and non-pathologizing understanding of the self in a biopsychosocial context. Everyone has roles (personal and professional) that we would like to expand and roles that we would like to reduce in our lives. The human being is essentially a role-player. Our roles exist in complex reciprocity with other roles within our self, our social atom, and our communities. This workshop will explore Morenean role theory as it relates to intrapsychic, somatic, psychodramatic, and social roles while also introducing role development stages and other role phenomena. Content from Scott’s forthcoming book will be presented in this workshop. #PhoenixTraumaCenter #roletheory #trainings

Free 1 CEU Workshop - Introduction to Experiential Trauma Therapy, presented by Dr. Scott Giacomucci and hosted by The Center for Families at Malvern and Newport Academy This workshop will present an overview of experiential trauma therapy with a focus on action-based clinical interventions that move the process beyond words and talking. The importance of safety and a strengths-based approach will be highlighted as it relates to both group work and individual therapy. Group-b...ased sociometric and psychodramatic techniques will be demonstrated for teaching purposes and to engage participants with each other. Both neurobiology research and clinical research will be presented as it relates to the proven effectiveness of experiential methods. #trauma #traumatherapy #traumaeducation #traumarecovery #traumahealing #posttraumaticstress #posttraumaticgrowth #experientialtherapy #experientialtraumatherapy #traumainformed #traumafocused #psychodrama #sociometry #groupwork #grouptherapy #GroupPsychotherapy https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_xMbAaOg0TyilFpIdGZWkpg

Happening this week! Register for this training today! Learn one-to-one psychodrama techniques from Brazilian Psychodrama in our workshop on November 7th 9am-4:30pm (EST) on zoom. More info and registration here - http://www.phoenixtraumacenter.com/event/1448/... BY ZOLI FIGUSCH (BRITISH PSYCHODRAMA ASSOCIATION, UK) This experiential workshop will present and demonstrate one-to-one psychodrama techniques that can be used when working with individuals. It will focus particularly on two approaches developed by Brazilian psychodramatists, but little known outside of Brazil, and their adaptation to the current challenges of working from a distance through a computer screen. ‘Internal psychodrama’ This technique works with internal and symbolic dramatization, with the client visualizing and experiencing the action, but without physically executing it. Instead, the dramatic interaction with characters happens internally/mentally. It has been developed and furthered by psychodramatists such as Bustos, Dias, Godoy and Fonseca. ‘Relationship psychotherapy’ This is a working modality developed by Jose Fonseca, a technique derived from analytical therapy and psychodrama, and described as a minimalist version of psychodrama. The expression ‘relationship psychotherapy’ emphasizes the relational philosophy (Martin Buber) within the therapeutic work, and it deals with the client-therapist relationship (here and now), the client’s external relationships, and the relationships from the client’s internal world (the client’s internal sociometry). Scenes are played out verbally; there is no external dramatic action, no stage or stage markings, and no physical interaction. 6 CE Hours for US Counselors and Pennsylvania LCSW, LPC, LMFT, & Psychologists + 6 training hours in psychodrama/experiential #sociometry #psychodrama #groupwork #experientialtherapy #grouptherapy #experientialteaching #psychotherapy #counseling #teletherapy

Introducing you to our newest team member, Maria Sotomayor-Giacomucci, B.A, CTP! As our new Practice Manager and Trauma Professional, she will be working with our client intake and referrals, CEU organizing, and leading VISIONARIES, a community support group for immigrant youth and young adults. We are excited to have Maria join our team. Her expertise complements our mission of providing support to clients in a timely manner and connecting with the highest quality trauma se...rvices. Her years of experience will also contribute to our growth as an organization and operational management. In my role, I will support you through the first step of your healing journey. During our intake conversation, I will listen without judgment and an open heart. I will connect you with the best care and therapists to meet your needs. It is an honor and privilege to be trusted with your story. - Maria If you are ready to find a therapist or join our therapy groups or community peer support groups, please contact Maria for an intake at 484-440-9416. Maria is our designated staff for Continued Education Units (CEU’s) and referrals. Do not hesitate to contact her about CEU events and referrals via email at [email protected] or 484-440-9416. Learn more about Maria and her background on our website http://www.phoenixtraumacenter.com/maria-sotomayor-giacomu/ More information about Visionaries Community Peer Support Group: http://www.phoenixtraumacenter.com/community-peer-support-/

Come learn some one-to-one psychodrama techniques from Brazilian Psychodrama in our workshop on November 7th 9am-4:30pm (EST) on zoom. BY ZOLI FIGUSCH (BRITISH PSYCHODRAMA ASSOCIATION, UK) This experiential workshop will present and demonstrate one-to-one psychodrama techniques that can be used when working with individuals. It will focus particularly on two approaches developed by Brazilian psychodramatists, but little known outside of Brazil, and their adaptation to the cu...rrent challenges of working from a distance through a computer screen. ‘Internal psychodrama’ This technique works with internal and symbolic dramatization, with the client visualizing and experiencing the action, but without physically executing it. Instead, the dramatic interaction with characters happens internally/mentally. It has been developed and furthered by psychodramatists such as Bustos, Dias, Godoy and Fonseca. ‘Relationship psychotherapy’ This is a working modality developed by Jose Fonseca, a technique derived from analytical therapy and psychodrama, and described as a minimalist version of psychodrama. The expression ‘relationship psychotherapy’ emphasizes the relational philosophy (Martin Buber) within the therapeutic work, and it deals with the client-therapist relationship (here and now), the client’s external relationships, and the relationships from the client’s internal world (the client’s internal sociometry). Scenes are played out verbally; there is no external dramatic action, no stage or stage markings, and no physical interaction. 6 CE Hours for US Counselors and Pennsylvania LCSW, LPC, LMFT, & Psychologists + 6 training hours in psychodrama/experiential More info and registration here - http://www.phoenixtraumacenter.com/event/1448/ #sociometry #psychodrama #groupwork #experientialtherapy #grouptherapy #experientialteaching #psychotherapy #counseling #teletherapy

The mind, body, & soul are in constant motion towards integration and self-healing. Sometimes our responses to trauma or adversity result in barriers to accessing this autonomous healing center within. We believe in the client’s ability to heal from trauma and to co-direct the process of removing these barriers to healing. Similarly, we treat each group therapy participant as a therapeutic agent for each other; and each workshop participant/trainee/student as an agent of education/support for everyone else in the session. #MutualAid #SelfHealing #TraumaTherapy #TraumaTreatment #Trauma #Empowerment #Autonomy #AutonomousHealingCenter #GroupWork #GroupPsychotherapy #PsychoDrama #ExperientialTherapy

Theories & techniques are great but without human connection, perhaps they are worthless. #Psychotherapy #Counseling #clinicalsocialwork #TraumaTherapy #GroupTherapy #CarlJung #experientialtherapy #attachmentbasedtherapy #traumacounseling

Just a few days away - we really looking forward to this one! Join us to learn about Psychodrama's spiritual/existential philosophy! Did you know that Jacob Moreno, founder of psychodrama and pioneer of group therapy, created a religion? Did you know all of his methods emerged from his existential and spiritual philosophy? At the end of his life, he was quite frustrated that his methods had been divorced from their underlying philosophy - he compared it to taking a child from... their parents! This workshop presents the philosophical origin of psychodrama and sociatry with emphasis on the Morenean ideas of God and the Autonomous Healing Center within. Pulling from Scott's forthcoming book, this workshop will also integrate the social work core value of "recognizing the dignity/worth of each human" as it relates to Moreno's work. Register here - http://www.phoenixtraumacenter.com/.../psychodramas.../ #experientialapproaches #experientialtherapy #spirituality #existentialtherapy #Moreneanphilosophy #sociatry #psychodrama #sociometry #grouptherapy #dignityandworth #sociodrama

Circle of Strengths: Experiential Group Work | Facilitation Training with Dr. Scott Giacomucci This video depicts the use of the Circle of Strengths which is an experiential group work tool adaptable for any group setting, any population, and any topic. The Circle of Strengths was developed by Kate Hudgins & Francesca Toscani as part of the Therapeutic Spiral Model. It is particularly useful as a strengths-based group-as-a-whole process for establishing safety and is frequent...ly used by psychodramatists, community organizers, and other group workers. The Circle of Strengths is an action-based group tool that accesses the power of the group and cultivates mutual aid the ability for each participant to be a therapeutic agent for each other. Group workers are encouraged to pursue more training in experiential therapy, sociometry, and psychodrama. For upcoming trainings offered by Scott, visit http://www.PhoenixTraumaCenter.com/tr... This video is one of a 4-part series of experiential training videos which demonstrate trauma-informed, strength-based group facilitation tools. The other videos are available here: -Spectrograms - https://youtu.be/-lmysRgWF2Y -Step-in Sociometry - https://youtu.be/UEjYzlT-b0Y -Floor Checks - https://youtu.be/nA47xvp2V5Y -Circle of Strengths - https://youtu.be/DH4q5JbtqUo To read more about these experiential processes, view publications by Scott and the Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy team here - http://www.phoenixtraumacenter.com/pu... #sociometry #experientialtherapy #experientialwork #groupwork #experientialteaching #experientialeducation #psychodrama #grouptherapy #grouppsychotherapy #CircleofStrengths #TherapeuticSpiralModel #communityorganizing #addictiontreatment #traumatherapy

We are really looking forward to this one! Join us to learn about Psychodrama's spiritual/existential philosophy! Did you know that Jacob Moreno, founder of psychodrama and pioneer of group therapy, created a religion? Did you know all of his methods emerged from his existential and spiritual philosophy? At the end of his life, he was quite frustrated that his methods had been divorced from their underlying philosophy - he compared it to taking a child from their parents! Thi...s workshop presents the philosophical origin of psychodrama and sociatry with emphasis on the Morenean ideas of God and the Autonomous Healing Center within. Pulling from Scott's forthcoming book, this workshop will also integrate the social work core value of "recognizing the dignity/worth of each human" as it relates to Moreno's work. Register here - http://www.phoenixtraumacenter.com/.../psychodramas.../ #experientialapproaches #experientialtherapy #spirituality #existentialtherapy #Moreneanphilosophy #sociatry #psychodrama #sociometry #grouptherapy #dignityandworth #sociodrama

Today Dr. Scott Giacomucci presented an invited workshop titled "Psychodrama & Academia" for ASGPP's first virtual symposium. This workshop explored Morenean history as it relates to the roles of writer, researcher, and professor. Moreno's ambivalence to these roles was highlighted as a parallel process for the collective ambivalence towards these roles demonstrated by the United States psychodrama community. The Canon of Creativity was presented as a map for writing (inspir...ed by Adam Blatner!). The importance of containment, professionalism, and ethics was discussed at length as it relates to areas of growth for the psychodrama community. Multiple spontaneity exercises were offered including a doubling practice for the avoidant relationship between psychodramatists and research (see image attached of the research monster). Practical suggestions were provided for practitioners collecting research data and collaborating with researchers - as well as trainers making the role transition to professor. Participant articulated their own goals for the next year related to research, writing, and teaching - and engaged in a future projection psychodrama to warm-up to pursuing their goals. Thanks to everyone who joined! #psychodrama #sociometry #grouptherapy #professionalism #psychodramaresearch #psychodramateaching

Floor Check: Experiential Group Work | Sociometry Facilitation Training with Dr. Scott Giacomucci This video depicts the use of the Locogram and Floor Check which are experiential group work tools adaptable for any group setting, any population, and any topic. Floor Checks were developed by Tian Dayton as part of the Relational Trauma Repair Model (http://www.tiandayton.com). They are particularly useful as a group-as-a-whole assessment tool and are frequently used by psychod...ramatists, community organizers, and other group workers. Floor Checks are an action-based group tool that access the power of the group and cultivate mutual aid the ability for each participant to be a therapeutic agent for each other. Group workers are encouraged to pursue more training in experiential therapy, sociometry, and psychodrama. For upcoming trainings offered by Scott, visit http://www.PhoenixTraumaCenter.com/tr... This video is one of a 4-part series of experiential training videos which demonstrate trauma-informed, strength-based group facilitation tools. The other videos are available here: -Spectrograms - https://youtu.be/-lmysRgWF2Y -Step-in Sociometry - https://youtu.be/UEjYzlT-b0Y -Floor Checks - https://youtu.be/nA47xvp2V5Y -Circle of Strengths - https://youtu.be/DH4q5JbtqUo To read more about these experiential processes, view publications by Scott and the Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy team here - http://www.phoenixtraumacenter.com/pu... #sociometry #experientialtherapy #experientialwork #groupwork #experientialteaching #experientialeducation #psychodrama #grouptherapy #grouppsychotherapy #locogram #floorcheck #RelationalTraumaRepairModel #communityorganizing #addictiontreatment #traumatherapy

Join us for our workshop on December 9th 4pm-7pm (EST) on zoom. Spontaneity- Creativity: Warming-up to Change in Action 3 CE Hours for NBCC, Pennsylvania social workers, counselors, MFTs & psychologist + training hours for ABESPGP & ISEP ... More info and registration here - http://www.phoenixtraumacenter.com//spontaneity-creativit/ #spontaneity #creativity #warmup #change #action #sociometry #psychodrama #socialwork #clinicalsocialwork #socialworkeducation #groupwork #experientialtherapy #grouptherapy #experientialteaching