THE INNER STAGE

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.

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.

Onsite Alumni NYC Meeting
2018-01-25 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.

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.

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.

Onsite Workshops Intensive
2017-11-17 - 2017-11-21, 2017-07-28 - 2017-08-01 | 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.

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 Alumni NYC Meeting
2017-10-26 18:30 - 20:00, 2017-09-28 18:30 - 20:00, 2017-08-24 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.

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.

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

Process Addictions... What Are They?
2017-09-07 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Inner Stage, Virtual-Zoom link will be provided, New York, NY, United States
Please note: The workshop is on the first Thursday in September, not the usual second Thursday.
We all are aware about substance addictions to alcohol or drugs. But what about when our addictions are to things we cannot totally abstain from like money, sex, food, or love? Join us in exploring how to address our process addictions.
No previous psychodrama experience is necessary.

"That's Not Fair!" The Legacy of Sibling Rivalry
2017-08-10 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Inner Stage, Virtual-Zoom link will be provided, New York, NY, United States
Birth order and how we relate to our siblings can impact our adult relationships more than we realize. Join us at our open workshop to explore the what we can do to free ourselves from the sometimes destructive competition of sibling rivalry.
No previous psychodrama experience is necessary.

Onsite NYC Alumni Meeting
2017-07-27 18:30 - 20:00 UTC, 2017-06-22 18:30 - 20:00 UTC, 2017-05-25 18:30 - 20:00 UTC, 2017-04-27 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York), 2017-03-23 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Inner Stage, Virtual-Zoom link will be provided, New York, NY, United States

How Healthy is My Relationship with Food?
2017-07-13 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | The Inner Stage, Virtual-Zoom link will be provided, New York, NY, United States
Our relationship with food can be primitive and complicated at the same time. Join us at our open workshop to discover more about how we use food to medicate our emotions.
No previous psychodrama experience is necessary.

Forgiving My Father
2017-06-08 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Inner Stage, Virtual-Zoom link will be provided, New York, NY, United States
For Father’s Day, we are exploring ways to let go of resentments and wounds from our fathers. Join us at our open workshop as we move toward forgiveness.
No previous psychodrama experience is necessary.

Forgiving My Mother
2017-05-11 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Inner Stage, Virtual-Zoom link will be provided, New York, NY, United States
For Mother’s Day, we will explore what gets in the way of forgiving our mothers for past hurts. Join us at our open workshop to explore our most fundamental, and often complicated, relationship.
No previous psychodrama experience is necessary.

Resilience in Recovery
2017-04-13 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Inner Stage, Virtual-Zoom link will be provided, New York, NY, United States
We sometimes forget how strong we are in the face of immense challenges in our lives. Join us at our open workshop to explore resilience and courage in our recovery!
No previous psychodrama experience is necessary.

Onsite Worskhops Intensive
2017-03-17 - 2017-03-21 | Onsite Workshops, 1044 Old Highway 48 N, Cumberland Furnace, TN, 37051, United States

Listening to the Child Within
2017-03-09 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Inner Stage, Virtual-Zoom link will be provided, New York, NY, United States
Some believe that the most important relationship we have is with our inner child. Join us at our open workshop to explore how to listen to the child within…our intuition and true desires.
No previous psychodrama experience is necessary.

Onsite Alumni NYC Meeting
2017-02-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2017-01-26 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | The Inner Stage, Virtual-Zoom link will be provided, New York, 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.
Valerie will be leading the group through experiential exercises similar to what you did at Onsite.

Presentation of Pyschodrama at NYU Silver Social Work School Common Day
2017-02-13 | 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!
Common Day at NYU Silver Social Work School is a student-organized conference designed to explore a wide variety of professional interests and career development issues. The Graduate Student Association leads the event with the help of NYU Silver student groups, the office of Field Learning and Community Partnerships, and Student Affairs.

Is it Love or Is it Addiction?
2017-02-09 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | The Inner Stage, Virtual-Zoom link will be provided, New York, NY, United States
Valerie will run an open psychodrama workshop about love addiction and its root causes. Join us to learn more about healthy love relationships. No previous psychodrama experience is necessary.
