THE FOLLOWING ARE IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS

Embracing the Role of the Wise Elder | April 12 — 14 | In-Person

April 12 — 14

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Embracing the Role of the Wise Elder

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April 12—14, 2024 – In Person

Ancient myths and modern literature refer to the archetype of the wise elder, suggesting that older age is the time when we grow into a sense of deep maturity, generous warmth and wisdom. At the same time, our American culture denies the reality of age, instead promoting the ideal of looking as young and wrinkle-free as possible with the dictum of “not slowing down.”

So we ask: What defines a wise elder? How does one develop into a wise elder and how is the wise elder different from the ubiquitous “senior citizen” that so dominates the cultural language of today?

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Trauma Informed Essentials

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September 23 – 26, 2024

LEARN CLASSICAL PSYCHODRAMA, SOCIOMETRY, AND GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY THROUGH OUR COMPREHENSIVE RECOVERY-ORIENTED AND TRAUMA-INFORMED PROGRAM

LEARN CLASSICAL PSYCHODRAMA, SOCIOMETRY, AND GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY THROUGH OUR COMPREHENSIVERECOVERY-ORIENTED AND TRAUMA-INFORMED PROGRAM.

Catherine Nugent’s 30+ years’ training and experience in psychodrama is complemented by her academic background in adult education, as well as advanced professional training in several clinical modalities. In 2019 Cathy received the ASGPP’s J.L. Moreno Award for Lifetime Achievement. Our top-level adjunct faculty’s expert knowledge and skills are a perfect complement to LPTI’s training program.

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The following are online workshops

Linda will design and present a workshop on a variety of topics…

Linda will design and present a workshop on a variety of topics , including Health Education/Wellness topics such as Nutrition, Exercise,Stress management ;Disordered Eating; The food-mood connection ; and more ….

Topics on Experiential Therapies to Heal Trauma, Eating Disorders , Grief, Addictions and other mental/emotional health issues. Linda holds certifications in Psychodrama, Group Psychotherapy and Sociometry ; The Therapeutic Spiral  Model (specifically for healing trauma) ; Souldrama for developing spiritual intelligence .She also conducts workshops to train teachers in using action methods in the classroom.

You may contact her by e mail :Linda.healingbridges@gmail.com

or by calling 410-827-8324

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Reflections from Blue Mountain Retreat – Psychodrama Intensive

This workshop is filled but you may contact us to get on the waiting list .

Excerpt from Behind the Scenes at Laurel Psychodrama Training Institute (BHS-LPTI), Spring 2022 Edition

Notes from Cathy: Emerging from Covid Isolation into Healing Connection at the 2022 LPTI Psychodrama Intensive

Twelve participants joined guest trainer, Linda Ciotola, trained auxiliary ego, Will Halm, and me to co-create the LPTI Psychodrama Intensive, March 10-14. After having to cancel last year, the team was excited to be able to meet in person at Blue Mountain Retreat Center in Western Maryland. Our host, Blue Mountain proprietor, chef extraordinaire and massage therapist, Beth Ehrhardt, provided all the comforts of home and more–delicious, nutritious family-style meals, relaxing facilities and grounds, and on-request massage therapy sessions.

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Happy 101st birthday psychodrama !

Happy 101st birthday psychodrama !