Cleveland Psychodrama Institute
Training & CEU's
Professional Training & Personal Growth
The Cleveland Psychodrama Institute offers training for all levels of interest. Whether you are interested in personal growth, professional training, or psychodrama certification, our workshops will answer those needs.
All trainers are certified by the American Board of Examiners of Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy and hours will count toward certification in psychodrama. Trainings will also generally offer CEU's from CSWMFT for social workers and professional counselors.
To read more about registration and refunds for workshops, see PDF. See special refund policy on Donna Little Workshops below.
“Five Empty Chairs”
February 1-3, 2013
With Donna Little, MSW, TEP
“Five empty chairs” gives a variety of colorful and dynamic ways to explore dialogue, build support, expand empathy, enrich meaning, and fully integrate a "deeper knowing". Participants can practice an array of take-home tools for use in therapy, court rooms, or educational environments. Beginners welcome – opportunities for personal growth, directing, auxiliary, and audience roles.
Dates: February 1-3, 2013
Times: Friday, 2-8:00, Saturday 10-6:00, Sunday 9-12:00
Location: Chagrin Falls,
Cost: $245 at the door, $225 ten days in advance,
$195 combined with another series with Donna Little (paid in advance).
Psychodrama Intensive
“Developing the Hero within”
Psychodrama Intensive
March 22-25, 2013
This workshop explores the Jungian archetypes, myths, and heroes that can open doors to living more wholeheartedly and discovering hidden strengths. Which archetypes are most familiar? Which ones are potential helpers? Using psychodramatic methods, participants can bring personal stories to life and discover what wisdom lies within these classic roles, what may be “stuck”, and who might be a guide to creative adventures. This four-day intensive is open to all levels of experience in psychodrama, giving participants opportunities to do personal growth, participate as auxiliaries, audience, or director.
Times: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10-6:00, Monday 10-3:00 (30 hours)
Location: Chagrin Falls,
Cost: $550 at the door, $525 ten days in advance,
$495 combined with another series with Donna Little (paid in advance).
To Register: Call Connie at 216-233-1600 or email clawrence05@windstream.net
Demystifying Strength:
A map of the social world
May 3-5, 2013
With Donna Little, MSW, TEP
Modern neuroscience is now validating the wisdom of Dr. J.L. Moreno a century ago: Our social networks directly reflect our wellness. His diagram, the “social atom” demystifies a client’s sense of internal strength and buoyancy in the world by drawing a map of social connections and how they either nourish or strain the individual.
This workshop walks the social atom across time – listening for the messages from family, friends, and loved ones that may contribute to strife or wellness. Participants will enjoy this simple hands-on tool for decoding the emotional ups-and-downs that accompany real life. Mental health professionals will love this simple diagnostic tool as it pertains to individuals, families, couples, and groups.
Dates: May 3-5, 2013
Times: Friday, 2-8:00, Saturday 10-6:00, Sunday 9-12:00
Location: Chagrin Falls,
Cost: $245 at the door, $225 ten days in advance,
$195 combined with another series with Donna Little (paid in advance).
To Register: Call Connie at 216-233-1600 or email clawrence05@windstream.net
All three workshops for $860!
(See refund policy for this special series)
Meet Heidi
Heidi Landis
LCAT, RDT, PAT, CGP
Heidi Landis is a Registered Drama Therapist, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and Certified Psychodramatist. She is the program manager at Creative Alternatives of New York, where she runs a variety of drama therapy groups with different populations including refugee children and adults, adults on the autistic spectrum and youth in residential settings.
"Heidi's leadership in psychodrama techniques is skillful and amazing. She guides you through a delicate process where participation seems effortless. Truly an amazing and enriching experience.' Madlyn
"Heidi is an inspiring and dynamic teacher and makes every moment an adventure in transforming conciousness! - Marilyn
"Of all the trainers I have had, Heidi is the most FUN." - Jill
"I am already using personally and professionally more than I would have ever imagined." - James
Meet Donna
Donna M. Little
MSW, TEP
Donna Little is one of the original founders of the Toronto Centre for Psychodrama and Sociometry in 1980 and has continued to lead workshops throughout Canada, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.
She is co-author of Sociometric Processing of Action Events with Ann Hale of International Sociometry Training Network, and together, Donna and Ann have held highly-acclaimed trainings on the foundational qualities of sociometry.
Nationally recognized for her work, Donna received the Hannah Weiner award for contribution to the A.S.G.P.P. and the Collaborators Award for the use of sociometry in an administrative system. In March of 2009 Donna received the J.L. Moreno Lifetime Achievement Award for her 30 years of contributions to the international field of psychodrama and sociometry.
Donna also trained in Systemic Constellation work with Heinz Stark. This work was begun by Virginia Satir and further developed by Bert Hellinger, works by recognizing and honoring the place of lost or missing ancestors, whose absence results in an unconscious impacts in current life. Her training in this method has led her to see this as a natural extension of Sociometry and has enriched her approach to Psychodrama and Sociometry.
Donna's favorite role is grandmother, and says she greatly enjoys 'midwifing' students of psychodrama and watching them reach their creative potential.