Why Become a Member of the Hellenic Psychodrama Association

Joining the Hellenic Psychodrama Association offers an excellent opportunity for professional psychodramatists and psychodrama trainees to benefit from a range of privileges, that enhance their professional development and therapeutic skills.

Benefits of Being a Member of the Hellenic Psychodrama Association:

  1. Access to Continuing Psychodrama Education: Members enjoy exclusive free access to specialized training programs and psychodrama seminars that enhance their professional training. Through these trainings, you can learn new techniques and methods while staying updated on modern progresses in the field of psychotherapy.
  2. Networking and Collaboration: As a member of the Association, you have the opportunity to network with other professional psychodrama therapists, developing new professional collaborations. The exchange of ideas and interaction with other professionals fosters the creation of a strong network in the field of psychotherapy.
  3. Participation in Conferences and Scientific Events: Members of the Association have privileged access to conferences, workshops, and scientific events related to psychodrama, offering opportunities for continuous education and skill development.
  4. Support and Guidance: The Association provides members with support and guidance from experts in the field, helping them to evolve professionally. This support includes counseling on professional issues and ethical matters, offering valuable guidance in the field of psychotherapy.
  5. Contribution to the Promotion of Psychodrama in Greece: As a member of the Greek Psychodrama Association, you actively contribute to the promotion and dissemination of psychodrama as a therapeutic method. You become part of a therapy that offers personal development, self-awareness, and positive change to individuals, their relationships and society.
  6. Professional Recognition and Visibility: Members have the opportunity to be listed in the official registry of the Association: www.psychodrama.org.gr, gaining greater visibility and recognition in the field of psychodrama. This enhances their professional identity and opens new avenues for professional collaborations and opportunities.

Joining the Hellenic Psychodrama Association is not only an investment in personal and professional development but also a contribution to the dissemination and growth of psychodrama in Greece. By joining, you become part of a dynamic community aimed at promoting mental health for individuals and society.

Membership Categories

H.P.A. Consists of Full members, Trainees and Honorary members

The annual membership fee is:

  1. Τακτικά μέλη είναι 100 ευρώ το χρόνο
  2. Δόκιμα μέλη είναι 50 ευρώ το χρόνο
  3. Honorary members: No membership fee

Requirements

Full Members:

Τακτικά μέλη του σωματείου μπορούν να είναι φυσικά πρόσωπα άνω των 25 ετών, που διαθέτουν πανεπιστημιακό πτυχίο ή/και μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο, ή πτυχίο ή δίπλωμα τουλάχιστον τριετούς μεταλυκειακής εκπαίδευσης και είναι απόφοιτοι φορέα εκπαίδευσης  Ψυχοδράματος. Ως  απόφοιτοι σπουδών ψυχοδράματος νοούνται οι έχοντες λάβει πτυχίο, δίπλωμα ή βεβαίωση σπουδών από φορέα εκπαίδευσης με τα εξής κριτήρια, τα οποία είναι σύμφωνα με τα πρότυπα της Ομοσπονδίας Ευρωπαϊκών Οργανισμών Εκπαίδευσης στο Ψυχόδραμα (Federation of European Psychodrama Training Organizations – FEPTO):

i) 200 hours of experiential psychodrama in a group setting.

ii) 200 hours of experience in psychodrama directing.

iii) 40 hours of supervision within the training group.

iv) 40 hours of supervision with an independent external supervisor.

v) 120 hours of workshops as chosen by the trainee.

vi) 120 hours of “Theory and Techniques in Psychodrama” with the primary trainer.

vii) 50 hours of theory in Psychopathology, Personality Theories, and Group Dynamics.

viii) 160 hours of practical training in coordinating psychodrama groups.

ix) A written original thesis that will be submitted to the Association, with its reference posted in the Association’s electronic Scientific Library, and thus made available to members.

The educational institutions from which the degree/diploma/certificate is obtained must meet one of the following conditions:

i) ο εκπαιδευτικός φορέας να είναι αναγνωρισμένος από την Ομοσπονδία Ευρωπαϊκών Οργανισμών Εκπαίδευσης στο Ψυχόδραμα (Federation of European Psychodrama Training Organizations – FEPTO) ή από κρατικό φορέα οποιουδήποτε κράτους.

ii) The primary trainer of the educational institution awarding the above, must hold a degree, diploma, or certificate from a psychodrama training institution recognized by FEPTO or by a government body. In this case, it is also required that the applicant has received their psychodrama degree from examiners/trainers recognized by FEPTO or a government body.

As Full members of the Association are also considered those who, while not meeting criteria (i) or (ii) as stated above, have received a degree, diploma, or certificate in psychodrama before December 2020 and have at least three years of experience in directing psychodrama groups.

Trainees:

Δόκιμα μέλη μπορούν να είναι εκπαιδευόμενοι στο Ψυχόδραμα που δεν έχουν ακόμη ολοκληρώσει την εκπαίδευσή τους και δεν έχουν λάβει πτυχίο / δίπλωμα / βεβαίωση σπουδών.

Honorary Members:

Honorary members may be declared, individuals who do not meet the above criteria but have offered particularly significant services or support to the Association in achieving its objectives, or Full members who have voluntarily retired, by decision of the General Assembly as proposed by the Board of Directors.

Για να γίνετε μέλος της ΕΕΨΥ παρακαλούμε να απευθύνετε το αίτημά σας στο :info@psychodrama.org.gr με τα στοιχεία επικοινωνίας σας και εμείς θα έρθουμε σε επαφή μαζί σας.

For applying as a Full member , it is necessary to send your certificate, diploma or degree in Psychodrama, as well as a certificate signed by your primary trainer confirming the prerequisites of your training as described above, along with any other college or university qualifications you may have.

For applying as a trainee member , you need to send a certificate from your primary trainer stating that you have enrolled in the psychodrama training program.