Event Details
Date:
January 18-19, 2025
Location:
Fortune Park, Ahmedabad - Member of ITC’s hotel group, Opp Gujarat College, Purshottam Mavlankar Marg, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380006
Onboarding Time:
8:00 AM to 8:15 AM
Breakfast:
8:15 AM to 8:45 AM
18th Jan - First day Event Commences:
9.00 AM Onwards
Join The Event
Who can be a Part of this Conference?
Psychotherapists
Facilitators of deep emotional healing through structured therapeutic techniques, helping individuals resolve trauma and personal struggles.
Counsellors
Compassionate professionals providing guidance, support, and tools to help individuals manage mental health challenges and life transitions.
Psychiatrists
Medical doctors specializing in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders, often integrating medication with therapeutic interventions.
Psychiatric Nurses
Skilled in managing patient care, they work alongside psychiatrists to support individuals with mental health conditions through holistic care.
Clinical Psychologists
Experts in diagnosing and treating psychological issues through evidence-based therapies, focusing on behavioral and emotional change.
Social Workers
Advocates for mental health, they connect individuals with resources and provide counseling to improve overall well-being within communities.
Teachers
Educators who shape emotional and cognitive development in students, fostering mental health awareness and resilience in academic settings.
Educators
Leaders in learning environments, they incorporate emotional intelligence and mental health strategies to promote well-rounded development.
Corporate Coaches
Professionals who guide individuals and teams toward achieving peak performance while enhancing mental wellness and resilience in the workplace.
Leaders
Visionaries who promote mental health in organizational cultures, encouraging emotional intelligence and well-being in teams.
Parents
Primary caregivers who can foster emotional security and resilience in children, shaping future mental health through nurturing relationships.
Couples
Partners seeking to strengthen their emotional connection and resolve conflicts, enhancing relationship dynamics through counseling or therapy.
People seeking Personal Growth
Individuals on a journey of self-awareness and emotional development, aiming to achieve greater mental clarity and fulfillment.
Social Influencers
Advocates using platforms to raise awareness on mental health, encouraging positive conversations and destigmatizing mental health issues.
Disaster Management Experts
Professionals trained in psychological first aid, helping individuals and communities cope with trauma and stress during crises.
Key Takeaways
Experiential Learning
Gain firsthand experience of psychodrama techniques and methodologies, guided by international experts.
Professional Development
Enhance your skills in group therapy, role development, and action methods, applicable in psychotherapy, education, and leadership.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with mental health professionals, educators, and corporate leaders from across India and the globe.
Diverse Perspectives
Learn from global leaders in psychodrama, enriching your understanding of trauma healing, personal growth, and social change.
Cultural Integration
Explore how psychodrama can be adapted to Indian cultural contexts, fostering emotional release and community building.
Innovative Approaches
Discover cutting-edge applications of psychodrama in mental health, organizational development, and personal transformation.
Hands-on Workshops
Participate in interactive workshops that blend theory with practice, offering tools to integrate into your professional and personal life.
Informed Advocacy
Partner with practitioners for initiatives in various fields. And gain knowledge to advocate for psychodrama in mental health policies.
Becoming a part of Indian psychodrama community
One of the main takeaways of the conference is to become a part of a unified platform of psychodrama, for channelised networking and collaboration.
Welcome to the First Psychodrama Conference in India
Dear all, on behalf of the conference committee, a very warm welcome to you to the first ever psychodrama conference in India. We have made a humble effort to put together a bouquet of national and international experts and workshop themes that will be enriching for you and will also give you an opportunity to meet the growing psychodrama community within India. We look forward to having you with us for this historical and landmark event!!
With divine love and joyful light!!
Roohdaar
Conference Curator and Workshop Leader
Roohdar aka Meenakshi Kirtane
Founder & Trainer (PiI)
Roohdaar (Meenakshi Kirtane) is a passionate teacher and philosopher with a vision to develop well-trained psychotherapists and psychodramatists across India. With over two decades of experience, she has been transforming lives by training people to become psychotherapists, and facilitating organizational heads, social workers, educators, couples, and individuals to reach their fullest potential.
A certified Person-Centered Therapist and Psychodramatist, accredited by the Australian and Aotearoa Board of Psychodrama, Roohdaar is also a certified psychodrama supervisor and educator for India. Her approach emphasizes translating personal potential into daily life, working with joy, kindness, and warmth. Roohdaar travels across India to empower others and expand the wave of healing.
Meet the Psychodrama Workshop Leaders and Speakers
Let me introduce you to all the beautiful people and expert workshop leaders that you would be experiencing over the two days at Ahmedabad. Their details are in the following section.
Esteemed Guests and Speakers
Chief Guest - Marcia Karp
Hailing from the UK, Marcia Karp (M.A. UKCP; TEP) is a pioneer in psychodrama. Co-Founder of BPA and FEPTO, she has received the JL Moreno Lifetime Achievement Award and others. Co-Director of Holwell International Centre for Psychodrama, she is also Co-Editor of key psychodrama publications. Marcia has been on the faculty of the Indian Institute of Psychodrama since 2018. (Workshop Leader)
Guest Speaker (Virtual) - Jonathan Moreno
Jonathan D. Moreno, from the USA, is an esteemed bioethicist and the David and Lyn Silfen University Professor, Emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania. He advises the Center for Health, Ethics and Society in Hamburg, Germany, and is a member of the National Academy of Medicine. Moreno is also affiliated with the Kennedy Institute of Ethics and the Committee on Human Rights at the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
Keynote Speaker - Eva Fahlström Borg
Eva Fahlström Borg, based in Sweden, is a senior licensed psychotherapist and psychodramatist specializing in transgenerational trauma. She works globally as a teacher, trainer, and supervisor in psychotherapy, psychodrama, and conflict transformation through Restorative Justice. Co-founder of FEPTO, Eva is a recipient of the FEPTO Lifetime Achievement Award and a 2022 Fellow of IAGP. (Workshop Leader)
Keynote Speaker - Clark Baim
Based in the UK, Dr. Clark Baim is a Senior Trainer, Clinical Supervisor, and Psychodrama Psychotherapist. He is the Director of the Birmingham Institute for Psychodrama and former Honorary President of the British Psychodrama Association (BPA). A recipient of the BPA Lifetime Achievement Award, Clark has published extensively on psychodrama, attachment theory, and criminal justice rehabilitation.(Workshop Leader)
Chief Felicitation Guest - Dr. Jochen Becker-Ebel
Based in Germany, Dr. Jochen Becker-Ebel holds a Ph.D. in Theology and is a trainer and supervisor in Psychodrama and Gestalt. He is the founder of Vedadrama and owner of the German PIB. As a dedicated trainer, he has trained over 120 psychotherapists and coaches in comprehensive 4-year programs with 880 hours, integrating new Indian approaches in Psychodrama. (Workshop Leader)
Felicitation Guests and Workshop Leaders
Magdalene Jeyarathnam
Based in Chennai, Magdalene Jeyarathnam is India’s first trained psychodramatist, trainer, and supervisor. Mentored by experts like Sue Daniel and Dr. Herb Propper, she is also a Director at the International Association of Group Psychotherapy (IAGP) and a certified international trainer. She was recently honored by the ASGPP for her work with the LGBTQI community.
Rashmi Datt
Based in Delhi, Rashmi Datt is the CEO of Vedadrama, a Psychodrama training institute certified by the German Humanistic Psychodrama Institute PIB, Hamburg. An Executive Coach and OD Consultant with 39 years of experience, she uses Psychodrama to guide teams and individuals from EQ (Emotional Intelligence) to WeQ (Collaborative Intelligence). She has authored two books on EQ.
Savita Dhawan
Based in Germany, Savita Dhawan is a Director of Psychodrama TEP/NBE. Trained across Europe and the USA, she has been a trainer, supervisor, and examiner in Psychodrama since 1993. Savita played a key role in introducing Psychodrama to India in 1996 alongside Leif Dag Blomkvist and Primula Pandit.
Dr. T.T. Srinath
Dr. T.T. Srinath, Ph.D., is an accredited sensitivity trainer based in Chennai, with expertise in Gestalt, Psychodrama, and Sociodrama. He is certified by Sociodrama & Action Methods and accredited by the British Psychodrama Association.
Dr. Amitabh Ghosh
Based in Mumbai, Dr. Amitabh Ghosh is a trauma-informed psychiatrist and psychotherapist with 20 years of experience. He holds over 1200 hours of psychodrama training. Certified in Traumatic Stress Studies, he is skilled in EMDR, Compassionate Inquiry, Somatic Attachment Therapy, and more. Also an actor and award-winning filmmaker, Dr. Ghosh brings creativity and depth to his therapeutic work.
Hemant Taneja
Based in Delhi, Hemant Taneja is an experienced Organization Development Consultant, Psychodrama practitioner, and Coach. With 25 years of experience, he has worked in leadership roles across MNCs like American Express and Agilent Technologies, specialising in business operations, talent management, and human resources.
Julia Vinckler Nannattu
Hailing from Estonia, Julia Vinckler-Nannattu is a psychodramatist with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in psychogenealogy, transgenerational therapy, art therapy, and trauma-informed therapy. A member of the Estonian Psychodrama Society and the European Association of Psychotherapy, Julia works with diverse groups and individuals to foster healing and personal growth.
Sarita Shah
Based in Ahmedabad, Sarita Shah is a therapist with 17 years of experience, specializing in in-depth personal process work. She integrates Inner Bonding and Psychodrama, having created her own unique method, “Miniature Structure using Psychodrama.” Sarita works with individuals, couples, and groups, and leads workshops on parenting, teacher sensitization, and life skills for preventive emotional health.
Klaus Ernst Harter
Based in Germany, Klaus Ernst Harter has been a key supporter of psychodrama development in India since 2014. With 40 years of experience managing an outpatient addiction treatment center, Klaus specializes in addiction and trauma as a psychodrama therapist. He is also the co-owner of the Moreno Institute for Psychodrama, where he teaches in Germany and Russia.
Our Event Fees
Till 30th November (Special Discount)
- General Participant: ₹13,000
- Psychodramatist: ₹12,000
- Psychodrama Trainee: ₹11,000
- PG Student: ₹10,000
Till 31th December
- General Participant: ₹14,000
- Psychodramatist: ₹13,000
- Psychodrama Trainee: ₹12,000
- PG Student: ₹11,000
Glimpse of Our Recent Events
