In this workshop we will use drama therapy, Playback Theatre and Internal Family Systems to develop insight, release traumatic burdens and practice preferred ways of being. In doing so, we will develop our capacity for a life of greater awareness, loving kindness and creative activism.
Our work together will involve extensive movement, singing, improvisation and enactment. No prior experience with these modalities is necessary.
Come ready to dive deep into your inner world and the space between us!
DATES
25 - 26 February 2023
LOCATION
Lisbon, Portugal
LANGUAGE
The language of delivery will be English.
COST
100 EUR (or pay-what-you-can.)
ATTENDANCE POLICY
For the benefit of group process, punctuality and full attendance is required. We therefore ask you to apply only if you can commit to arriving daily on time and attending each and every session of the workshop. Work related meetings, medical appointments, child care arrangements, etc. must be organised before or after workshop times.
FACILITATOR
Benjamin Rivers is a psychotherapist, drama therapist and applied theatre practitioner. He has taught and practiced in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and North America, working extensively with communities impacted by political violence and collective trauma. Ben is Co-Director of the Arab School of Playback Theatre (Adonis, Lebanon) and Founder of Dawar Arts and Dawar Kitchen (Cairo, Egypt). Ben holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies, USA, and a PhD in Peace Studies from the University of New England, Australia. His articles have been published in professional journals around the world. Ben is a Registered Drama Therapist (RDT) and a Board Certified Trainer (BCT) with the North American Drama Therapy Association. He is an Accredited Playback Theatre Trainer through the Centre for Playback Theatre, New York. Ben is also an Internal Family Systems practitioner. For more information, please visit www.benjaminrivers.org
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please complete the following online form: https://forms.gle/CCDH6zSR1tna6kmHA
CONTACT
For further information, please email António Vicente at antoniodpcv@gmail.com