- Celebrating the centenary of psychodrama’s incredible journey from Vienna to the United States, and its transformative impact around the world!
- Jonathan Moreno, son of Dr. J.L. Moreno, will join virtually from the United States, adding a personal touch to the centenary tribute
- This two-day event will feature 13 experiential workshops led by renowned Psychodramatists from across the globe, providing participants with a unique opportunity to engage in Psychodrama’s group therapy approach
NE HEALTH BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, JAN 12
Aadi – A New Beginning, India’s first-ever Psychodrama Conference, will be held on Saturday and Sunday- January 18th and 19th, 2025, in Ahmedabad. Hosted by Psychodrama in India (PiI), an initiative of Maanas The Inside Story (MTIS), this landmark event is a heartfelt tribute to Dr. J.L. Moreno, the pioneer of Psychodrama, celebrating 100 years of his groundbreaking contributions to mental health care.
This two-day event will feature 13 experiential workshops led by renowned Psychodramatists from across the globe, providing participants with a unique opportunity to engage in Psychodrama’s group therapy approach. Known for its ability to foster emotional healing, self-awareness, and interpersonal connection, Psychodrama is especially relevant to India’s collective culture and mental health needs.
The event will be graced by international luminaries, including Marcia Karp and Eva Fahlström Borg (Founding Members, Federation of European Psychodrama Training Organisations), Dr. Clark Baim (Former President, British Psychodrama Association), Dr. Jochen Becker-Ebel, Savita Dhawan, and Klaus Ernst Harter (Germany), as well as Julia Vinckler Nannattu (Estonia).
Dr. Jonathan Moreno, son of Dr. J.L. Moreno, will join virtually from the United States, adding a personal touch to the centenary tribute.
Indian experts participating include Dr. T.T. Srinath (Chennai), Rashmi Datt (Owner, Vedadrama, Delhi), Magdalene Jeyarathnam (Founder, Indian Institute of Psychodrama, Chennai), Meenakshi Kirtane (Founder, Director Psychodrama in India, Chennai), and Sarita Shah (Ahmedabad).
Psychodrama is not only time and cost-effective but also deeply impactful in addressing trauma, anxiety, and relational challenges. By emphasising group therapy and shared experiences, it offers a powerful method for emotional and psychological well-being.
Psychodrama in India’s vision is to unite all Indian institutes on a common platform to standardise training and certification at par with global standards. This conference marks a crucial step toward making Psychodrama accessible and effective for India’s diverse population.
Join us at Aadi – A New Beginning to honour a century of innovation and shape the future of mental health care in India
