American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama-ASGPP

American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama-ASGPP Promoting the use of psychodrama and action methods in psychotherapy, education and other settings.

Membership organization promoting the use of psychodrama and action methods in psychotherapy, education and other settings.

Registration Opening SoonCourageous Actions Online Benefit Workshop:Exploring Allyship Where We Have Agency: Skills for ...
06/23/2026

Registration Opening Soon

Courageous Actions Online Benefit Workshop:

Exploring Allyship Where We Have Agency: Skills for Building Sociatry

Sponsored by the ASGPP Sociatry & Social Justice Committee

Join Anna Schaum, Bryn Ruggiero, and Alex Kissilenko for an experiential online workshop exploring allyship through sociometry and sociodrama action methods.

Participants will explore how small-group experiences can contribute to larger social change, deepen awareness of the lived experiences of others, and strengthen practical allyship skills where we have agency.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Eastern Time

Open to all.

Registration details coming soon.

⏰ Only 3 Weeks Left to Submit Your Proposal!Join colleagues from around the world at the 85th Annual Conference of the A...
06/19/2026

⏰ Only 3 Weeks Left to Submit Your Proposal!

Join colleagues from around the world at the 85th Annual Conference of the American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama (ASGPP).

📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
April 7–11, 2027

Philadelphia, the birthplace of American democracy, provides a vibrant setting for learning, connection, and collective healing. The conference will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City, located in the heart of downtown Philadelphia and within walking distance of historic landmarks, museums, restaurants, and cultural attractions.

2027 Conference Theme:
🔔 Sounding the Bell: Psychodrama for Collective Healing

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

The American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama (ASGPP) invites you to submit a workshop proposal for the 85th Annual Conference!

We welcome proposals in psychodrama, sociodrama, group psychotherapy, sociometry, trauma, addictions, social justice, coaching, education, expressive arts, family work, self-care, spirituality, research, and innovative experiential approaches.

Whether you are a returning ASGPP presenter or presenting at ASGPP for the first time with experience from other professional conferences, we encourage you to share your knowledge, creativity, and expertise with colleagues from around the world.

⏰ Proposal Submission Deadline:
July 10, 2026

🔗 Submit Your Proposal:
https://forms.gle/WUZBCptp6sSz1EPt9

We look forward to receiving your proposal and co-creating another inspiring ASGPP conference together!

www.asgpp.org

06/11/2026

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

The American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama (ASGPP) invites you to submit a workshop proposal for the 85th Annual Conference!

April 7–11, 2027
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

2027 Conference Theme:
Sounding the Bell: Psychodrama for Collective Healing

We welcome proposals in psychodrama, sociodrama, group psychotherapy, sociometry, trauma, addictions, social justice, coaching, education, expressive arts, family work, self-care, spirituality, research, and innovative experiential approaches.

Whether you are a returning ASGPP presenter or presenting at ASGPP for the first time with experience from other professional conferences, we encourage you to share your knowledge, creativity, and expertise with colleagues from around the world.

⏰ Proposal Submission Deadline:
July 10, 2026

🔗 Submit Your Proposal:
https://forms.gle/WUZBCptp6sSz1EPt9

We look forward to receiving your proposal and co-creating another inspiring ASGPP conference together!

www.asgpp.org

✨ CELEBRATING THE 109th BIRTHDAY OF ZERKA T. MORENO ✨🌍You are warmly invited to join us for a special international onli...
05/29/2026

✨ CELEBRATING THE 109th BIRTHDAY OF ZERKA T. MORENO ✨🌍

You are warmly invited to join us for a special international online gathering honoring the life, wisdom, and enduring legacy of Zerka T. Moreno.

Together, we will share stories, memories, inspiration, and reflections from around the world as we celebrate a remarkable woman whose work and spirit continue to influence generations of psychodramatists, group psychotherapists, educators, and leaders.

🎙 Moderator:
Ed Schreiber — Founder of the Zerka Foundation

Saturday, June 13, 2026
🕰 90-Minute International Online Gathering

Time Zones:
• 9:00 AM Pacific Time (PT)
• 10:00 AM Mountain Time (MT)
• 11:00 AM Central Time (CT)
• 12:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)
• 5:00 PM United Kingdom (UK)
• 6:00 PM Central European Time (CET)

💜 FREE ATTENDANCE

Registration is required in order to safely provide the Zoom link to participants.

👉 Register here:
https://forms.gle/auTRoHLSBtpAd88o6

“Become a psychodramatist and see the world!”
— Zerka T. Moreno

Sponsored by:
Zerka Foundation
Tele’Drama® International
American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama (ASGPP)

🌍☕ Upcoming ASGPP International Tele’CafeThe ASGPP International Committee warmly invites you to join our informal onlin...
05/22/2026

🌍☕ Upcoming ASGPP International Tele’Cafe

The ASGPP International Committee warmly invites you to join our informal online gathering for international connection, professional exchange, and meaningful dialogue among psychodramatists and group psychotherapists from around the world.

✨ Everyone is welcome — members and non-members✨ Participation is free of charge

Friday, July 3, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

👉 Register here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYi7_mBSjijUX7EST-fXA_kLuLZRnFdil6-1GgVBFsHkNfdw/viewform?usp=send_form

🕘 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)🕙 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Mountain Time (US & Canada)
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Central Time (US & Canada) / Peru
🕛 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) / Cuba
🕔 05:00 PM – 06:00 PM United Kingdom
🕕 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM Central European Time
🕖 07:00 PM – 08:00 PM Eastern European Time

We look forward to continuing our international connection throughout the year. 🌎

Photos taken from the physical space during the ASGPP Awards Ceremony, with participants sharing lunch together and cele...
05/15/2026

Photos taken from the physical space during the ASGPP Awards Ceremony, with participants sharing lunch together and celebrating the achievements and contributions of our ASGPP colleagues. 🌟

84th Annual ASGPP Conference
Niagara Falls, New York
May 6–10, 2026

Congratulations to the 2026 ASGPP Award Recipients and Honorees 🌟

J.L. Moreno Award — Karen Carnabucci, LCSW, TEP

Zerka T. Moreno Award — Özge Kantaş, PhD, PAT & Sarah Kelley, MA

Hannah B. Weiner Award — Pamela Goffman, LCSW, TEP

Innovator’s Award — Carol Feldman Bass, JD • Rebecca Walters, LMHC, TEP • Anna Schaum, TEP

Collaborator’s Award — Chicago Center for Psychodrama • Brittany Lakin-Starr, TEP, PhD • Kate Merkle, LPSW, PAT • Mallory Primm, PsyD, PAT

David A. Kipper Scholar’s Award — Joseph Dillard, PhD

ASGPP Sociatry & Social Justice Award — Edward Schreiber, TEP

Anne Hale Sociometry Award — Colleen Barátka, MA, TEP

William L. Moreno Award — Tian Dayton, PhD, TEP

Regina Moreno Educator’s Award — Sylvia Israel, LMFT, TEP & Nien-Hwa Lai, PhD, TEP

Executive Council Award — ASGPP Education Committee

ASGPP Fellow Status — Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP • Leticia Nieto, PsyD, TEP • Brittany Lakin-Starr, TEP, PhD • Aimee Johnson, LMHC, PAT • Shelley Firestone, PAT, MD

Online snapshots taken during the ASGPP Awards Ceremony by our Tele’Drama colleague, Angeliki Lefa, attending virtually....
05/15/2026

Online snapshots taken during the ASGPP Awards Ceremony by our Tele’Drama colleague, Angeliki Lefa, attending virtually. 🌍✨

The ceremony was held in a hybrid format, bringing together people gathered at the Niagara Falls Convention Center and colleagues attending virtually from around the world.

84th Annual ASGPP Conference
Niagara Falls, New York
May 6–10, 2026

Dear colleagues from the United States and all over the world who attended the 84th ASGPP Conference in Niagara Falls — ...
05/12/2026

Dear colleagues from the United States and all over the world who attended the 84th ASGPP Conference in Niagara Falls — thank you for being with us. What an amazing experience this was.

We are yet to share many photos, memories, and reflections from this unforgettable gathering, but for now, thank you for your presence, your warmth, your spontaneity, and your contributions in making this conference so meaningful. We hope to see you again next year.

To everyone who was not able to join us this year, we warmly invite you to save the date for the 85th American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama Annual Conference, to be held April 7–11, 2027, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Detailed information will be coming soon.

Just 5 days to go!We are looking forward to welcoming all of you to the 84th ASGPP Annual Conference in Niagara Falls.Sa...
05/01/2026

Just 5 days to go!

We are looking forward to welcoming all of you to the 84th ASGPP Annual Conference in Niagara Falls.

Safe travels from your homes to this beautiful place where we will connect, learn, and experiment together.

See you very soon.

🌐 www.asgpp.org

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