Narradrama
Training Programs

Requirements for Narradrama Facilitators

Training for Narradrama Facilitators is available in the intensive format outside of the US and in the US in an extended format which is taught over a longer period of time.

Narradrama combines concepts of Narrative therapy with Drama Therapy and the Creative Arts. This approach offers action-oriented methods (projective, psychodramatic and externalizing) with the hope of encouraging personal agency and awareness of unique outcomes and alternative stories. Participants are invited to utilize Narradrama to restory their life and shape their future in a preferred way.

Narradrama borrows freely from psychology, sociology, anthropology, experimental theatre, music, dance, and poetry. All of these forms of expression may, at various times, be helpful to the participant in expanding their awareness of their internalized narratives and/or in considering alternatives to a problem as well as possible solutions.

While traditional narrative therapy utilizes primarily “talk therapy”, narradrama draws from and incorporates all of the creative arts. For example, dancers or athletes might be accustomed to communicating with their body, while painters might be more comfortable communicating visually. Narradrama also consists of a therapist/facilitator that collaboratively interacts with an individual or a group of participants, instead of acting in a privileged, authoritative position (i.e. patriarchy).

Requirements for Narradrama Facilitators

Degree Requirements

Master’s Degree in Theatre or Psychology (or related approved master’s),
Master’s in Communication Studies or Master’s in Education.

Prerequisites

Psychology or Theater background

9 units in theater or 126 hours of volunteer work in community or improvisational theatre, children’s theatre, or 9 units or equivalent hours in playback theatre
9 units of psychology upper division classes (i.e. Abnormal Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Personality Theory or Group Psychotherapy or other approved Psychology classes)
9 units of drama therapy classes (Principles of Drama Therapy, Sociodrama and Psychodramatic Techniques, Creative Arts Therapy and other approved Drama Therapy classes

Communication Studies background

9 units in theater or 126 hours of volunteer work in community, children’s theatre ,improvisational theater, or 9 units or equivalent hours in playback theatre
9 units (Communication based) Instructional Communication, Performance Studies, Interpersonal Communication, or Intercultural Communication)
9 units of drama therapy classes: Principles of Drama Therapy, Sociodrama and Advanced Psychodramatic Techniques, Creative Arts Therapy and other approved Drama Therapy classes.

Educational Studies background

9 units in theater or 126 hours of volunteer work in community or 9 units or equivalent hours in improvisational theatre, children’s , or playback theatre
9 units (Education Based) Storytelling for Teachers, Creative Methods and Reflections in Teaching, Creative Drama in Education or other approved Education classes.
9 units of drama therapy classes: Principles of Drama Therapy, Sociodrama and Advanced Psychodramatic Techniques, Creative Arts Therapies and other Drama Therapy approved classes

Coursework Required for Narradrama Facilitator — 11 units

Required 5 units

Introduction to Narradrama Steps (1 unit)

Transformational Stories (1 unit)_ (Transformational Stories may be combined with Pivotal Moments)

Pivotal Moments (.5 unit)

Narradrama and Neuroscience (.5 unit)

Narradrama Innovative Techniques (1 unit-) or Narradrama Creative Techniques ( 1 unit)

Allies in Healing (.5 unit)

Narradrama and Relationships (.5 unit)

Required: Six Units (minimum of 3 units special focus or mental health issue)

Narradrama as a Three Act Play (3 units) or Restoried Script Performance (3)

Narradrama with Anxiety (.5)

Narradrama with Depression (.5)

Narradrama with Relationships (.5)

Narradrama with Children and Teens or Narradrama with Young Children (.5)

Narradrama with ADHD (.5)

Narradrama with Families (.5)

Narradrama with Incarcerated (.5)

Narradrama and Coaching .5)

Narradrama and Mindfulness (.5)

Note: Those participants attending the Drama Therapy Abroad Program with a Narradrama focus may also use those units.

Master’s level Internship Requirement

400 hours of supervised work in Narradrama (For every 10 hours of one -to- one or group contact with client, 1 hour of supervision required {1 to 10 ratio}. For example, 190 clinical hours would include 19 hours of supervision and 191 (indirect hours of preparation and note taking).

Course Substitutions for Prerequisites

Specific prerequisites and competencies in drama, creative arts, and psychology that are different from the above would need to be considered on an individual basis.

Narradrama Facilitator Award

Upon completing course requirements, prerequisites, and required practice hours, participant will receive NARRADRAMA FACILITATOR AWARD. Receiving this award demonstrates a level of proficiency required to facilitate Narradrama processes with groups or individuals in clinical, educational, coaching, business or community settings.

For the Trainer note changes in courses (all this has been changed)

Requirements for Narradrama Trainers

Prerequisites

Complete Facilitator Training Award in Narradrama and all prerequisites for that Award.
Master’s Degree in Psychology, Theatre, Drama Therapy, Communications or Education or other approved Master’s Degree

Additional Prerequisites

3 units narrative therapy (university accredited courses or workshops)
6 additional units drama therapy core classes (Creative Drama, Research and Assessment in Drama Therapy or advanced approved drama therapy electives)
500 hours (includes clinical, supervision and preparation time- 1 to 10 ratio)

Coursework 11 Units

Required: 1.5 units

Narradrama Advanced Techniques ( 1 unit)

Allies in Healing II (.5 unit)

Required: 1.5. units ( choose two Trauma classes)

Ethics (.5 units)

Exploring Trauma Through Metaphor: Narradrama Tools and Techniques in Working with Trauma Survivors (.5 unit)

Navigating the Journey Through Trauma and Loss with Narradrama (.5 unit)

A Healing Centered Approach to Trauma Integrating Narradrama (.5 unit)

Required 2 units

Narradrama and Women’s Issues Women’s (.5 units

Narradrama with Teens and/or Children (.5 units)),

Narradrama and Incarceration .(5 units),

Narradrama with Families

Narradrama with Indigenous or Marginalized Groups

Narradrama with ADHD

Narradrama and Depression

Narradrama and Anxiety

Narradrama in Education

Transformative Justice ( .5 unit)

Abolitionist Practices (.5 unit)

Required 3 units:

Narradrama as a Three Act Play (3 units)

Restoried Script Performance : (3units)

May substitute other theatre related class applicable to Narradrama.

Required: 3 units

Applied teaching or additional clinical or education hours.

Professional Hours Requirement

Narradrama Professional Work and Teaching (3 units-240 clinical hours, 24 hours of supervision and 236 hours composed of preparation and teaching {175 hours preparation and 61 hours teaching} Teaching and professional hours include two different populations.

Narradrama Trainer Award

Upon completing course requirements, prerequisites, and professional/fieldwork and teaching hours, participant will receive NARRADRAMA TRAINER AWARD. Receiving this award demonstrates an advanced level of proficiency to train others in Narradrama.

Continuing Education Requirements for Narradrama Trainers

Trainers are required to submit Continuing Education (CE) units of related work of 20 hours for every three years after receiving the NARRADRAMA TRAINER AWARD. Send documents verifying hours to pamela@dramatherapyinstitutela.com

Narradrama Training: Additional Information

Contact: Pamela@creativetherapiescenter.com

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