What if you could assess family dynamics quickly and accurately in one session? In this workshop, you’ll both learn and practice tools that help you do just that.

Many practitioners know that getting essential information from children can be easier with having them draw pictures than through asking questions. And what may be even more effective than a picture? A picture brought to life through action. IN this highly experiential workshop, you’ll witness and participate in psychodramatic sculpts of families as you learn how to gather information quickly and effectively about family/home dynamics and the roles of each member through the eyes of the child. This efficient information-gathering helps you assess factors in the home environment that may contribute to the child’s presenting problems or behaviors. We’ll cover basic psychodrama concepts including role theory and doubling – as well as some helpful physical items like scarves and stuffed animals.

After completing this workshop, you will be able to:

1) Gather information to assess children and adolescents’ family dynamics in quick and effective ways; and,

2) Use experiential techniques with individuals and families in therapy.