Positive Psychotherapy, Psychodrama, and Role Playing

Positive psychotherapy, which focuses on well-being and health-promoting activities, has been suggested as a potential solution to reduce the mental health gap in underserved populations, including low-income, minority, and older adults. However, the delivery of these services must be carefully tailored to the unique needs of each group. Psychodrama is a valuable tool in empowering the populations mentioned above, particularly in the context of domestic violence shelters, intellectual disabilities, and chronic and persistent mental illness

This course explores the theory and application of positive psychotherapy in a group format through psychodrama. Students will learn the basic principles of psychodrama, gain an understanding of positive psychotherapy settings, and develop skills in facilitating and participating in sessions using psychodramatic techniques. 

Dates: January 18-19, 2025

Times: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Format: In-person

Location: Teachers College

Price: $295

For more information, questions or to register:  Email tcacademy@tc.columbia.edu

Please Note: This course is offered on a non-credit basis or for 1 credits. Registration for this course through TC Academy is for the non-credit offering and Academic Credits will not be awarded. For instructions on how to register for the credit offering see below.

This course can be taken for credit in accordance with TC's enrollment policies.  If you are not a current student and would like to take this course for credit, please review the Non-Degree Application Instructions page on our website and proceed accordingly.  Also, please note that if you plan to take this on a for-credit basis, college tuition and fees will apply.  If you are a continuing student in a degree program and have approval from your advisor, you can register for this course once the spring registration opens.  Winter session courses will follow spring registration and payment deadlines.