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Moving Beyond Rituals and Masks:
Theater of the Oppressed  and Satir Growth Model
Presented by Alexander (Sasha) Cheryomukhin and Laura Dodson

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Time:   August 5, Tuesday, 9 am - 12 pm

 

Presentation Description: 

Theater of the Oppressed is a multi-faceted approach tying personal growth to systemic social change. It echoes The Satir Growth Model. Interactive games, body-oriented exercises and role-plays are used to explore internalized and external oppression preventing us from becoming who we really are. We will search for empowering strategies to help us confront our oppressions congruently and transformatively. We will also discuss using TO and Satir work for personal, family and cultural change in former Soviet Countries.

 

Objectives:

  • Participants will hear the history of the Theater of the Oppressed and compare its principles with the principles of the Satir Model

  • Participants will experience games and exercises that help exploring oneself and significant relationships, and can be used in the context of group, family or organization.

  • Participants will have the opportunity to explore their personal challenges.

  • Participants will learn how to create a safe space for the group to talk about personal or cultural issues that are usually not talked about

Method of Conducting the Session:

Short presentation followed by the experiential games and discussion.

 

Audience to Whom Session will Appeal:

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Clinicians, therapists, counselors, researchers
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Organizational consultants and coaches with non-profit and for profit business
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Community/social workers, i.e. working in communities and societies
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Personal coaches and individuals interested in personal and professional growth

 

Continuing Education Contact Hours: 2.75

 

Presenters:

Alexander "Sasha" Cheryomukhin, MA is President, Azerbaijan Psychological Association, Board Member, The IIC, studied The Satir Growth Model with Steven Young, Laura Dodson, Janet Christie-Seely and Kathy Maki Banmen. Coordinator of Movement Toward Civil Society programs. Facilitator of Theater of the Oppressed work—action technique for self and cultural realization and change.

 

Laura Dodson, MSW, Ph.D, is a Jungian Analyst who was also trained by Virginia Satir. She applies Virginia's work to Civil Society and to personal and family growth in former Soviet Countries. She is President of the Institute for International Connections, a Satir-based affiliate of Satir Global Network

 

 

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