Onsite Alumni NYC Meeting
2017-09-28 18:30 - 20:00, 2017-10-26 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | The Inner Stage, Virtual-Zoom link will be provided, New York, NY, United States
Onsite Workshops
Valerie leads the monthly meeting for Onsite Alumni.
Onsite alumni groups are an opportunity to reconnect and serve as a refresher to the life-changing moments that occurred during an Onsite Workshop. Anyone who has attended an Onsite program is welcome.
Valerie will be leading the group through experiential exercises similar to what you did at Onsite.

Retreat in Tuscany: Actualizing the Authentic Self
2017-10-05 - 2017-10-08 | Tuscany, Magliano-in-Toscana, Italy
Join Valerie Simon, LCSW, PAT, and Claudia Palmira for their second ever Restart Retreat in Italy. This is a four-day / three-night experience that takes place in a gorgeous 18th-century farmhouse in the splendid Tuscan hillside. The theme this year is “Actualizing the Authentic Self”: We will explore what it takes for you to bring your personal visions to reality to live the life you truly intend for yourself.
For more information, photos and to book your spot, please go to www.Restart-Retreats.com

Accepting the Things We Cannot Change
2017-10-12 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Inner Stage, Virtual-Zoom link will be provided, New York, NY, United States
Breaking through denial can be extremely challenging. Join us at our open workshop to discover what gets in the way of accepting our past in order to create a better future.
No previous psychodrama experience is necessary.

Letting Go of Toxic Relationships
2017-11-09 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Inner Stage, Virtual-Zoom link will be provided, New York, NY, United States
Sometimes we find ourselves in unhealthy relationships without fully understanding how we got there. Join us at our open psychodrama workshop to explore why it can be so difficult to get out of challenging relationships.
No previous psychodrama experience is necessary.

Onsite Workshops Intensive
2017-11-17 - 2017-11-21 | Onsite Workshops, 1044 Old Highway 48 N, Cumberland Furnace, TN, 37051, United States
Valerie leads an individual intensive at Onsite Workshops in Cumberland Furnace, TN.
For more information visit Onsite.

Gifts to Ourselves
2017-12-14 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Inner Stage, Virtual-Zoom link will be provided, New York, NY, United States
As we get ready to say goodbye to 2017, join us at our last open workshop of 2017 to review the year. Let us all remember to give the gift of love to ourselves in the midst of the busy holiday season!
No previous psychodrama experience is necessary.

Am I Addicted to Technology?
2018-01-11 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | The Inner Stage, Virtual, NY, United States
Do you find yourself spending too much time texting or tweeting instead of interacting with actual people? In this psychodrama workshop, we’ll work towards achieving a healthy balance with time spent on your smart phone, computer and other devices.
No previous psychodrama experience is necessary.

Onsite Alumni NYC Meeting
2018-01-25 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-02-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-03-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-04-26 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-05-24 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-06-28 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-07-26 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-08-23 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | The Inner Stage, Virtual, NY, United States
Valerie leads the monthly meeting for Onsite alumni. Onsite alumni groups are an opportunity to reconnect and serve as a refresher to the life-changing moments that occurred during an Onsite Workshop. Anyone who has attended an Onsite program is welcome.

Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy Presentation
2018-02-01 13:00 - 14:15 UTC | Institute For Contemporary Psychotherapy, 1841 Broadway, (at 60th St.), 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10023, United States
Valerie will present an experiential workshop diffusing anger in couples therapy: an experiential therapy approach.

Learning to Love Myself
2018-02-08 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | The Inner Stage, Virtual-Zoom link will be provided, New York, NY, United States
“Love is the absence of judgment” – Dalai Lama. In this psychodrama workshop, we’ll practice strategies to work towards valuing ourselves such as self-compassion and letting go of perfectionism.
No previous psychodrama experience is necessary.

Psychodrama Presentation at NYU Silver School of Social Work Common Day
2018-02-26 11:45 - 12:45 UTC | NYU Silver School of Social Work, 1 Washington Square North, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Valerie presents an experiential workshop for NYU Social Work students that will discuss the origins of psychodrama and demonstrate the method in action. Participants will experience and learn basic psychodramatic techniques first hand.

Finding My Authentic Joy
2018-03-08 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | The Inner Stage, Virtual, NY, United States
Do you work too hard and often forget to have fun? Awaken your authenticity and practice actualizing it. In this psychodrama workshop, we’ll explore various ways to express joy in your life with authenticity.
No previous psychodrama experience is necessary.

Onsite Workshops Intensive
2018-03-16 - 2018-03-20 | The Inner Stage, Virtual, NY, United States

How do I Self-Medicate?
2018-04-12 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | The Inner Stage, Virtual, NY, United States
Do you use a substance, a person, or another compulsive behavior to numb out or distract yourself from your feelings? In this psychodrama workshop, we’ll practice diverging from an emotional experience and replace medicators with healthy self-care.
No previous psychodrama experience is necessary.
Please visit the below link to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-do-i-self-medicate-tickets-41804095174

Recovering from a Narcissist
2018-05-10 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | The Inner Stage, Virtual, NY, United States
Are you recovering from a toxic relationship with a narcissistic person? Whether it is with a parent, romantic partner, or boss, in this psychodrama workshop, we’ll work towards healing from an abusive relationship that may have left you feeling used or taken advantage of.
No previous psychodrama experience is necessary.
Please visit the below link to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/recovering-from-a-narcissist-tickets-41804257660

Thriving as an Empath
2018-06-14 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | The Inner Stage, Virtual, NY, United States
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the emotions of others or need a lot of time alone to recharge? You may be an empath. Learn to empower your highly sensitive self and use it to your advantage. We’ll practice self-awareness to work towards a healthy emotional balance and embrace the benefits of being an empath.
No previous psychodrama experience is necessary.
Please visit the below link to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thriving-as-an-empath-tickets-41803863481

Open Psychodrama Workshop at Boughton Place
2018-06-15 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Boughton Place, 150 Kisor Road, Highland, NY, 12528, United States
Valerie will be running a workshop on the original psychodrama stage at Boughton Place in Hudson Valley. Home to the renowned Moreno stage, recognized as a vital symbol of the worldwide psychodrama community, Boughton Place is a ten minute drive from both the NYS Thruway and the Mid-Hudson Bridge in Highland. This event is through Hudson Valley ASGPP.
For more information, please visit here.

Escaping the Role of Scapegoat
2018-07-12 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | The Inner Stage, Virtual, NY, United States
Growing up in an alcoholic or otherwise addicted family, one child often is singled out and unfairly blamed for the problems of the family. In this psychodrama workshop we’ll learn to break free of the negative patterns that still affect us in adulthood.
No previous psychodrama experience is necessary.
Please visit the below link to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/escaping-the-role-of-scapegoat-tickets-41803553554

What is Unresolved Grief?
2018-08-09 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | The Inner Stage, Virtual, NY, United States
Sometimes we don’t realize that we haven’t appropriately grieved a loss. A relationship ending, leaving a job, or even saying goodbye to a phase of life can affect us in ways we don’t even realize. Unresolved grief can negatively affect our quality of life and our current relationships. Join us for this open psychodrama workshop to explore recovery from loss in creative ways.
No previous psychodrama experience is necessary.
Please visit the below link to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-is-unresolved-grief-tickets-41804774205?internal_ref=login

How is my Relationship with Money?
2018-09-06 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | The Inner Stage, Virtual, NY, United States
What kind of relationship do you have with money? Learn how to earn and spend appropriately for your lifestyle and cultivate a healthy financial balance. Join us in a psychodrama workshop to creatively express your relationship with money.
No previous psychodrama experience is necessary.
**Please note this workshop is held the third Thursday in September.
Please visit the below link to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-is-my-relationship-with-money-tickets-41803347939?aff=es2

Restart Retreat: Embracing Our Authentic Joy
2018-09-26 18:00 - 2018-09-30 14:00 UTC | Magliano-in-Toscana, Tuscany
For five days and four nights in the rolling hills of Magliano-in-Toscana, Italy, Valerie Simon, LCSW, PAT, and Claudia Palmira will help you uncover the sober pleasures of bringing true, authentic joy to your life. Through daily reflection, psychodramatic work, self-exploration, and creativity, you will discover how to guide your inner self to outward joy in daily life.

No Longer a Victim
2018-10-11 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | The Inner Stage, Virtual, NY, United States
Sometimes our early life experiences were so traumatic that they color how we view ourselves in the world. How do we shift from feeling like a victim to owning our lives? In this psychodrama workshop, we’ll creatively break free from feelings of helplessness and learn to empower ourselves as adults.
No previous psychodrama experience is necessary.
Please visit the below link to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/no-longer-a-victim-tickets-41803277729?aff=es2
