Professional Training

Psychodrama is the use of action techniques to explore relationships. Sociometry is the study of relational dynamics within a group, system, or a society. The Professional Development Institute of the Mid-South Center for Psychodrama and Sociometry is committed to providing training and supervision to those students of mental health and professionals practicing in areas of mental health and human development who are interested in this theory and methodology.

J.L. Moreno, M.D. (1889 - 1974), the father of psychodrama and sociometry, developed the process of "putting into action" issues or concerns of the individual or group. Psychodrama, based on the concepts of role theory, is known for being effective in group psychotherapy, individual psychotherapy, couples and family therapy.

Psychodrama and Sociometry can be used in clinical, educational, and organizational settings.

The Professional Development Institute is open to:

• Psychiatrists
• Psychologists
• Social workers
• Counselors
• Creative arts therapists
• CAC's
• Pastoral counselors
• and students in human service fields

PDI also provides training hours and supervision for those registered students of psychodrama and sociometry interested in becoming a Certified Psychodramatist. Interest in certification is not required to participate in the Professional Development Institute.

For more information you man contact John Rasberry, M.Ed., LMFT, TEP at the Mid-South Center for Psychodrama and Sociomentry, 662-841-0881, 602 Jefferson St., Tupelo, MS 38804 or email midsouthcenter@comcast.net.

PDI can also come to your site / location to provide training.

Up to 160 hr. of training may be used toward certification with the American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy.

N.A.A.D.A.C. and N.B.C.C. continuing Ed hours offered.