Training, Education & Workshops

Greensboro Dance & Drama Therapy

Below is a listing of training, education and workshops offered by Angela Wiley-Greensboro Dance & Drama Therapy for the next year in 2017. Click on the links below each description to find additional information, outlines and fliers. If you would like more information on any training, education or workshops contact

Angela Wiley at (336) 698-6723 or Angela@dance-drama-therapy.com.

 August 5, 2017  9 AM-6 PM (Saturday)

Embodied Sand Tray Enactment

Part 1 (9 AM-Noon) Be introduced to Sandtray/Sandplay therapy. Participants will learn how to make or purchase a sand tray, select figures and begin using this technique. Basic techniques will be taught and experienced to use with assessments, individuals and groups.

Part 2 (1-6 PM) Participants will learn how to use Drama Therapy, embodied sand play enactment and Dance/Movement Therapy to bring a body awareness to the work. Ways to take the work out of the sandtray and into action will be taught and experienced. These techniques and concepts will be applied to work with adults, children, groups and with families.

 September 23, 2017     9 AM-6 PM (Saturday)

Introduction to Dance/Movement

and Drama Therapy

Part 1 (9 AM-Noon) Introduction to Dance Therapy. Be introduced to Dance/Movement Therapy and learn about education and certification. An overview of the history of dance & Dance/Movement Therapy will be presented discussing Dance/Movement Therapy pioneers and theories. Participate in Dance/Movement Therapy warm ups and ice breakers that can be used in groups and in work with individuals. Experience Chace technique and other common dance therapy techniques and see how verbal therapists' can use these techniques in their counseling work. An introduction and experiential on authentic movement will also be presented. Certification with Dance/Movement Therapy is a extensive 3-5 year process occurs on the masters level, so participants will not become certified by attending this workshop but will instead learn how to use techniques of Dance/Movement Therapy and apply it to training already mastered as a licensed mental health professional.

Part 2 (1 PM-6 PM) Introduction to Drama Therapy. Be introduced to Drama Therapy and learn what education and certification is available. A brief overview of the history of theater & the history of Drama Therapy will be discussed so that participants do not need to have a theater background to attend. In this workshop we will learn and experience how to use of the Imaginal Realm in drama therapy and in clinical work. Participants will be introduced and experience Drama Therapy techniques such as: role plays, play back theater, psychodrama, and bibliotherapy. An introduction to sand tray and Embodied Sand Tray work will also be presented. Certification with Drama Therapy is a extensive 3-8 year process that occurs on the masters level, so participants will not become certified by attending this workshop but will instead learn how to use techniques of Drama Therapy and apply it to training already mastered as a licensed mental health professional.

Embodied Sand Tray Enactment Part 2

Part 1 (10 AM-1 PM) Be introduced to Sandtray/Sandplay therapy. Participants will learn advanced techniques in traditional sandtray work. Techniques will be taught and experienced to use with assessments, individuals and groups.

Part 2 (1-6 PM) Participants will learn how to use Drama Therapy, embodied sand play enactment and Dance/Movement Therapy to bring a body awareness to the work. Ways to take the work out of the sandtray and into action will be taught and experienced. These techniques and concepts will be applied to work with adults, children, groups and with families. Both intermediate and advanced techniques will be taught perfect for those with some experience but all levels welcomed.

Expressive Art Therapy Groups

Come play, reenergize and learn about expressive art therapies!

Join Angela Wiley in a four week expressive art therapy group geared towards professionals in the human services fields. Here you will learn and experience the expressive therapies, dance/movement therapy and drama therapy. This is a therapeutic training group, NBCC CE's offered. Participants will increase their knowledge of expressive art therapy and counseling techniques, applications.

Sessions are $150 for all four or $45 per week. Prepayment and screening is required.

Refunds offered only in emergencies.

Location: 4112 Spring Garden Suite B Greensboro, NC 27404

September 7^th and 21^st 

October 5 th and 19 th

6:00pm – 8:30pm (Warm up, Action, Sharing)

Because Angela is involved with the Carolina chapter of the ADTA she is offering a discount to chapter members. Tell her you are a chapter member when you call/email her to register.

Angela Wiley-Greensboro Dance and Drama Therapy has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider; ACEP no. 6714. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Angela Wiley-Greensboro Dance and Drama Therapy is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs and services advertised. You can contact Angela Wiley at 5603 B West Friendly Ave #103 Greensboro, NC 27410, (336) 698-6723, angela@dance-drama-therapy.com, www.dance-drama-therapy.com.

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