4-day psychodrama workshop 25-29 November

Kia ora folks,
I've had a few queries lately asking whether I am planning to conduct my usual
October 5-day residential psychodrama workshop this year. The answer is no, but
a 4-day group in November instead, as outlined below. I'm expecting my first
GREATgrand child in October so will be in Australia at that time. With warm
wishes to you all, and hope to see some of you in November, Katerina
FOUR DAY PSYCHODRAMA WORKSHOP, NOVEMBER 25th-29th 2011

Creating Community

Caring for Papatuanuku and Ranginui




Workshop facilitator : Katerina Seligman

Co-facilitator: Carol Parkinson-Jones




In this workshop we will use the methods of psychodrama, sociodrama and
meditation to explore ways to live joyfully and effectively while working to
create a secure future for ourselves, future generations, and the natural
world. There will be the opportunity to deal with hurts and fears, past and
present, which stand in our way to acting effectively with joyful spontaneity
and creativity. We will discover the forces at play which block and enhance a
sense of true community.




The venue, Mountain Valley Centre, in the Graham Valley near Motueka has a
natural beauty which nurtures the spirit, and participants will have time to
fill up on the wairua (spirit) of the native bush and pristine mountain river.




Indoor accommodation will be marae style. You are welcome to bring a campervan
or tent. T-pees will also be made available for those preferring to sleep
outdoors. There are farm-stay batches and very good Bed and Breakfast
facilities nearby for those wanting more luxurious accommodation.




About the psychodrama method : Jacob Moreno, the founder of psychodrama
believed that a truly therapeutic procedure must address not only the
individual, but all of our relationships and the whole of society. His
ambitious goal was that every therapeutic session should make a significant
step towards world peace. Spontaneity is a foundation concept of the
psychodrama method. It involves the ability to respond to people and situations
with immediacy, vitality and thoughtfulness. It involves letting go of the old
and moving into new ways of being. Spontaneity flourishes in an atmosphere of
experimentation and playfulness, and enables us to bring forward our creative
abilities, and to move into the unknown with courage and confidence. The method
of Psychodrama was developed by Moreno in Vienna and the USA during the first
half of the 20th century.




The workshop leaders:

Katerina Seligman. TEP (ANZPA) M.Sc., Dip. Ed. Katerina was born in
Czechoslovakia, grew up in Australia and has lived in Aotearoa for 36 years.
She is a certified psychodramatist and psychodrama trainer and has worked with
individuals and groups for many years. Katerina is a political activist, a
lively grandmother, a student of Te Reo Maori, and has extensive experience in
Buddhist meditation. She brings warmth, wisdom and a sense of fun to her work.

Carol Parkinson-Jones. B.A. Anthropology, M.A. Social Work. Carol has been a
counsellor for 21 years and is an advanced trainee in the psychodrama method.
In 1990 she established Te Whare Mahana, a therapeutic community in Golden Bay
which continues to thrive today. She has lived in an intentional community
since 1976, with periods away from the community in the city for work and
study. She is has a strong desire to nurture our planet and its people and to
develop more sustainable personal living habits.

Workshop Fee: $600. Some scholarship places available. Contact Katerina to
apply. This fee covers food and accommodation on the property. B&B
accommodation extra.

Times and Dates: 10 am Friday 25th November to Monday 29th November 4pm. The
venue is about an hour drive from Nelson. Participants are welcome to arrive
the evening before the workshop for no extra cost. Car pooling will be
co-ordinated.

Applications: E-mail or phone Katerina (see details below). Pay deposit
directly into Kiwi Bank Account in the name of K.Z.Seligman 389003 0865414 00,
and let Katerina know the date and the amount of your payment, or send the $100
deposit to address below. Make cheques out to K. Seligman.

For more information: contact Katerina:

E-mail : <email obscured> Phone: 03 5280194 Mobile:021 1590263 ,

Address: 20 McGlashen St., Motueka.

More info about psychodrama events: www.psychodrama.org.nz