Welcome to the British Psychodrama Association

The British Psychodrama Association (BPA) was established in 1984 to promote and encourage the use of psychodrama throughout the UK. It is accredited by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and in turn the BPA is the accrediting organisation for psychodrama and sociodrama training organisations.

Psychodrama is a very effective and powerful group method. The BPA is keen to protect the public and the good reputation of psychodrama and for this reason all trainees and practitioners are required to be registered with the BPA.

We welcome members from across the World and membership is open to anyone who is interested in Psychodrama, Sociodrama and Action Methods.

By joining the BPA you will become part of a worldwide network of psychodrama professionals who enthusiastically deliver, promote and develop their expertise. The BPA has an Annual AGM and Conference and there are related conferences and workshops throughout the world that members attend. Members may also choose to serve on the Executive Committee and/or sub-committees promoting the aims of the Association together. Membership also normally includes two Journals and four Newsletters. These publications contain related theoretical articles, news about the membership and the Association, information about workshops and forthcoming events plus views, reports and correspondence.

For more information visit our membership page.

British Psychodrama Association Conference 2010

Conference theme: Action Speaks Louder...

Friday 25th - Sunday 27th June 2010

Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester

The title for this conference is "Action Speaks Louder..."

Psychodrama psychotherapists, sociodramatists and practitioners who use action methods believe that:

• Action does speak louder than words.
• Action is all about life, from conception to death.
• Action is more effective in changing beliefs about self, or systems, or in acquiring new skills and gaining understanding.
• Action can be applied in many different ways and settings.
• Action makes people really take notice of what is happening, rather than solely listening, and perhaps missing what's going on.

The Royal Agricultural College was established in 1845. It is in the Cotswolds countryside, purpose built to promote the "Advantages of a Specific Education for Agricultural Pursuits". Though much of the College’s focus remains on matters agriculture, it has moved with times and is a beautiful conference venue. Take a look at the stunning Victorian buildings and its glorious setting at www.rac.ac.uk

For more information: Contact members of the 2010 conference committee

Chris Andrews – christopher.andrews@awp.nhs.uk

Huw Richards – h.richards@worc.ac.uk

Kate Kirk – kate.kirk@manx.net

Nancy Piercy – nancy_piercy@yahoo.co.uk

Simon Thomson – s.thomson242@btinternet.com

Also: Don't Miss: The pre-conference study day 6th March 2010

Show Me... The Evidence: The effectiveness of psychodrama and action methods in different settings.

Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester

In an unprecedented move, the 2010 conference committee have chosen to hold a pre-conference study day well ahead of the conference dates. In the true spirit of psychodrama, this study day is the warm-up to the national conference and aims to explore some of the current evidence base for psychodrama and creative arts therapies.

Moreno is reputed to say "Show me..." This study day aims to do just that with presenters from different backgrounds presenting or 'showing' evidence from their research and practice.

For more information: Contact members of the 2010 conference committee.

More information about how to book for the conference will be posted soon. You will be able to book and pay online. Watch this space!