Wednesday
29 July 2026 — Pre-Conference Training, Day 1 · 9.30am – 5.00pmBeyond the Surface — Sociometry as the Foundation for Deep Psychodramatic Healing
If you are new to Morenian methods, this pre-conference training offers a welcoming, experiential introduction to powerful group work that goes beyond theory. Sociometry makes relationships visible, builds safety quickly, and unlocks creativity and connection in the room.
Sociometry is the umbrella and the container for Psychodrama, Sociodrama and Group Psychotherapy in Jacob Moreno's Triadic system. It is a wellspring for clarity and healing, opening the door to the creative consciousness of the group.
Sociometry reveals the individual's and group's internal and external resources through the identification of telic (intuitive) choices, and is the key to understanding the covert and overt structure embedded in social networks. In a practical sense, it allows the group to identify the transference, tele, open tension systems, act hungers and psychodramas that are part of its makeup — crucial to understanding group dynamic.
Sociometry is much more than a set of warm-up exercises. It is the philosophy and methodology that guides psychodramatic and sociodramatic group work, laying the foundation for deep emotional and spiritual healing for the individual and the community.
"Sociometry without Psychodrama is sterile, and Psychodrama without Sociometry is blind." — Jonathan Moreno
Whether you are new to the modality or curious to deepen your group practice, this training will show you how meaningful change happens when people are met through relationship, action, and shared experience.
- Identify the ways in which Sociometry deepens the Psychodramatic/Sociodramatic experience
- Describe the ways in which Sociometry helps to clarify group dynamics
- Define and illustrate Sociometric tools and techniques which contribute to the integration of Sociometry and Psychodrama in Group Process
Louise is a licensed psychotherapist and certified Trainer, Educator, and Practitioner of Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy, and Director of The Psychodrama & Creative Arts Therapy Institute, NYC.
With over 30 years in the field, she has trained students across the United States, Europe, South America, Canada, and the Middle East, and has taught at The Trial Lawyers College for 17 years.
A Past President of the ASGPP and current President of its NY Chapter, Louise is a recipient of multiple honours including the J.L. Moreno Award, the Hannah Weiner Award, and the Innovator's Award for developing the 12 Step Psychodrama Model for Recovery.
Thursday
30 July 2026 — Pre-Conference Training, Day 2 · 9.30am – 5.00pmBeyond the Surface — Sociometry as the Foundation for Deep Psychodramatic Healing
Please see Wednesday's tab for the full training description and facilitator biography.
Friday
31 July 2026–
09.00
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13.00
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14.30
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14.30
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17.00
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17.15
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19.15
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20.15
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21.00
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22.30
Saturday
1 August 2026–
09.00
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12.00
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11.30
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13.30
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15.15
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15.30
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17.30
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19.00
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19.30
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22.30
Sunday
2 August 2026–
09.00
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11.00
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11.15
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13.00
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13.30
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14.30