Working with Adolescents Using Action Techniques
This workshop focuses on many of the principles presented in my new book, published by:
Jessica Kingsley Press, London August, 2005 (Please see Publications .)

Format: The workshop, of whatever length desired, will consist of didactic presentation, experiential activity, and discussion/processing. The focus will, of course, be heavily on experiential activity. Depending on the participants, time can be given for practice in directing action strategies.

Participants: This workshop can be tailored to accommodate the needs of various participant groups, whether educators, guidance counselors, youth group facilitators, and/or therapists. The more homogeneous the participants, the more specifically focused the workshop. Psychodrama experience is not required, although a workshop can be designed specifically for psychodramatists.

Learning Outcomes - Participants will be able to:

. describe therapeutic and educational considerations specific to adolescent populations

. list activities appropriate to various stages of group development

. articulate elements that contribute to participant safety in an adolescent group

. describe the importance of integrating philosophy, theory and practice as a group leader

Logistics: This workshop can be offered as a full day workshop with 6-7 hours of workshop time bookended around a lunch break, a two-day workshop with 6-7 hours the first day and 5-6 the second, or a full weekend, including a Friday night introduction. Time is adjustable. Space needs include a room with movable chairs and large enough to accommodate the people involved. Tables off to the side and a blackboard or whiteboard are needed. Art materials are needed if art projects are incorporated into the two-day or full-weekend workshops (optional but not essential.) Lunch breaks are scheduled and group members may either be on their own for lunch, or "pot luck" arrangements can be made.