Facing a Challenging Role™ Actors and performers will explore why certain roles are more challenging than others in a safe and confidential space. Role playing will be used to help remove emotional blind spots that get in the way of facing a character head on. Play a character without it playing you!
Valerie will facilitate an experiential therapy intensive at Onsite Workshops in Cumberland Furnace. TN.
Valerie Simon and Adrienne Glasser will present "Experiential Treatment Methods: Psychodrama, Internal Family Systems and Dance Movement Therapy" as part of Normal In Schools' Eating Disorder Awareness Month at NYU School of Social Work.
The Inner Stage™ at NY SAG-AFTRA Conservatory is an introductory experiential workshop created by Valerie Simon to help professional actors access their creativity and spontaneity using psychodrama. Valerie guides Conservatory members to remove any emotional blocks so they can manifest more authentic performances and face challenging roles with confidence.
Taming the Inner Critic™ Actors and performers will explore why the toughest critic to our performances is often ourself. In a safe and confidential environment, actors will let go of the harsh internal voice that prevents us from enjoying our roles and performances. Break free from the inner critic and find your positive and supportive […]
Valerie will facilitate an experiential therapy intensive at Onsite Workshops in Cumberland Furnace. TN.
Moving Exiles: The Bridge Between Internal Family Systems & Psychodrama - 71st Annual Group Psychotherapy & Psychodrama Conference Presented by Valerie Simon, LCSW, PAT and Adrienne Glasser, LCSW, RDMT We will explore the Internal Family Systems concept of "unburdening exiles" and how it relates to psychodramatic method. In IFS, exiles are wounded internal children or […]
Stage Fright! (and How to Manage It)™ Actors and performers will explore what causes performance anxiety in a safe and confidential environment. Any historical issues will be worked through to free actors to enjoy their performances fully. Relieve yourself of the burden of fear and relish your time in the spotlight!
Valerie will participate in a Creative Arts Therapy panel to discuss psychodrama and possible future career opportunities for Silver Social Work School students.
Valerie will facilitate a psychodrama workshop entitled Sober Summer Fun - Learning How to Play in Recovery at the Caron Foundation in NYC.