Improvisational Group Therapy
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Founded in 1985, Rehearsals for Growth (RfG) is an application of theatre improvisation to relationship therapy. Applied to group therapy informed by diverse approaches, RfG can facilitate learning, discovery and growth in individual group members, using other members as auxiliary players in enacted scenes. RfG group therapy enactments also enhance group formation and solidarity while developing useful social skills.
In this highly experiential workshop, volunteer participants will enact at least six brief FUN improvised enactments useful in achieving the abovementioned objectives. Key RfG concepts and perspectives will be shared, along with practical tips on introducing, staging and following up these enactments.
Presenter: Daniel J Wiener, PhD
Daniel J. Wiener, Ph.D, RDT-BCT: CCSU Emeritus Professor; Founder, Rehearsals for Growth; has presented in 11 countries and at over 250 professional conferences; licensed MA psychologist; author/coauthor of eight published books and 50+ other professional publications.
Presenter: Jami Osborne, LMHC, MACCS, RfG-CT
Jami Osborne, LMHC, MACCS, is a Transpersonal Drama Therapist and Rehearsals! for Growth Certified Trainer who has been guiding embodied therapy for individuals and groups for over 30 years. She has published several articles on the use of embodied therapy in conjunction with EMDR, CBT and other more traditional therapeutic models. Jami and Dan have presented together many times over the last 25 years.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 from 9 am to 12 Noon
[allow 15-30 minutes after the workshop to complete the evaluation]
3 CEUs
Member Student/New Professional [not-yet licensed] $90
Member Retired $90
Members: $105
Non-members: $145
Registration closes 5 days before the event even if there are open spaces.
There is no waitlist available.
Some workshops have limited 'seats' by request of the presenter.
When that limit is reached, registration will close.
