CREATIVE THERAPIES CENTER
Spring 2026
Semester Schedule
Creative Therapies Center and The Drama Therapy Institute of Los Angeles(DTILA), is pleased to announce our Spring semester classes for 2026.
Classes offered below:
Core Classes (3 Units)
Sociodrama and Advanced Psychodramatic Techniques:
Facilitator: Pam Dunne Ph.D., RCT-BCT, NT
Dates: April 18, 25. May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and June 7
Time(s): First Meeting(April 18): 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Additional Meetings(May,2,6,16,23,20 and June 6): 9:30am to 2:30pm (PST)
Lunch Break: 30 minutes
Cost: $899
(TBA Arranged hours 7+)
Class Information:
This course focuses on Sociodrama and advanced psychodramatic techniques based on the work of Jacob Moreno and contributions of international leaders in the field. In Sociodrama, participants will explore empty chair sociodrama, pre-rehearsed dramaturgy, dramatic multiplication as well as, living newspaper, re-plotting and other specialized techniques for sociodrama. Attendees will also explore psychodramatic techniques of living sculpture, psychodramatic interviewing, role reversal, mirrors, and other advanced psychodramatic techniques along with sociometric techniques (i.e. spectrograms, locograms). Selected videos and targeted assignments will assist participants in planning and facilitating these processes in community, education, business, and in other settings.
1 Unit Classes:
Transformational Stories and Pivotal Moments:
Facilitator: Pam Dunne Ph.D., RCT-BCT, NT
Dates: April 4, 11 and 18
Time(s): First Meeting(April 4):9:30am to 1:30pm. Second Meeting(April 11): 9:30am to 3:30pm and Final Meeting(April 18): 9:30am to 12:00pm (PST)
Cost: $338
(TBA arranged hours 1.5+)
Class Information:
Explore the use of story in Narradrama through a transformational lens by examining narratives such as: unique outcome, identity change, healing relationship, as well as, possibility and power. Participants explore through experiential exercises exploring ways to expand and develop transformational stories and move from problem- saturated stories to more preferred ones through a re-storying process. Participants will also explore pivotal moments which bring positive entry ways into personal stories for the client, which show agency and hope.
Independent Studies:
Independent Study: Ethics and the Law:
Facilitator: Pam Dunne Ph.D., RCT-BCT, NT
Dates: TBA
Time: TBA
Cost: $338
Independent Study Information:
Independent studies are more student-led and often with the goal of completing a research project. Meetings will be scheduled on the days and times when the facilitator and the student’s schedules match. Meetings are not mandatory like classes but are rather designed for the facilitator to help the students in their research projects and for students to learn from other students. (time is PST)
.5 Unit Classes:
Exploring the Enneagram through Drama Therapy and Authentic Movement:
Facilitator: Pam Paulson M.A., LMFT, RDT-NT
Dates: April 19 and 26
Time: 11:45am to 3:15pm
Cost: $169
(TBA 1 hour video/article)
Class Information:
In this experiential workshop, we’ll bring the Enneagram to life through embodied exploration. Instead of simply talking about personality types, we’ll step into them—using drama therapy, improvisation, and authentic movement to explore how each Enneagram style thinks, feels, and responds under stress and in growth. Through guided exercises, scene work, and gentle movement. Participants will deepen their understanding of their own Enneagram type and core motivations by exploring patterns of behavior, defense, and longing in creative, compassionate ways. By practicing new ways of responding to familiar triggers through role play and embodied explorations, they will also cultivate empathy for other types by “trying on” their perspectives and energies. Participants will connect with inner resources such as playfulness, curiosity, and self-compassion. This workshop offers a supportive space for insight, healing, and growth through the wisdom of the body and the power of story.
Innovations in Narradrama Witnessing
Facilitator: Ksenia Ilinskaya, MA, NT
Dates: May 17 and 24
Time: 9:00am to 12:30pm (PST)
Cost: $169
(TBA 1 hour arranged video/article)
Class Information:
Join and experience this multi-level approach to witnessing which honors the person, the story,
and the identity. From the map of the outside witness of Michael White therapeutic witnessing
will be enlarged by using different modalities and focusing on specific aspects of the witnessing
process. The course will show the particularities of using witnessing in different stages of the
therapeutic process (in the beginning, in the middle and at the end) as well as cover the
benefits of witnessing with couples, children-parent relationships, in individual work as well as
in working with groups. Using drama for witnessing in the role of the witness, with fictional
characters as well as people from different periods of life will open space for new possibilities
and future aspirations.
Abolitionism and Narradrama: New Directions in Anti-Carceral Practice:
Facilitators: Kamran Afary Ph.D., MA, MFT, RDT, NT and Lynn Baker-Nauman LMFT, RDT
Dates: May 31 and June 7
Time: 9:00am to 12:30pm (PST)
Cost: $169
(TBA 1 hour video/article)
Class Information:
This workshop delves into the intersections of abolitionist principles and drama therapy. Participants will explore how entrenched carceral logics pervade social institutions and professional practices, challenging drama therapists to envision, redefine, and enact new concepts of ethics, freedom and justice. The workshop will introduce participants to the wealth of existing literature, research, and multimedia resources, including the Drama Therapy in Prison Archives available for their educational and clinical practice. Attendees will engage in discussions and experiential exercises designed to foster critical consciousness, equipping them with the tools to advocate for community-based approaches and holistic well-being, thereby contributing to a more equitable and just society.
Group Supervision for Professionals and Advanced Students:
Supervisor: Pamela Dunne Ph.D., RCT-BCT, NT
Schedule thru August 2026 (No July)
Dates: February 16 and March 16 April 7, May 15 and June 5
August (TBA)
Time: Fridays 9:00am to 11:am
Cost: $225. Sets of 3 paid in advance.
Enroll: Please email assistant.dtila@gmail.com.
Ongoing supervision group (requires a six month commitment)
All classes are held on Zoom but the instructor may decide to have a hybrid class based on enrollment and location of students. For more information on how classes offered can help you meet your own continuing education requirements email assistant.dtila@gmail.com. Please note, if for illness or some other reason a participant needs to withdraw from a continuing class that is in progress- they still need to pay the balance of the class that they agreed to in their payment arrangement. DTILA will however , give them the option when the class is offered again to attend for free (assuming their previous balance is paid).