International Addiction & Recovery Symposium

CEO, International Tele’Drama Institute

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Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP Creator of Tele’Drama Founder and CEO of the International Tele’Drama Institute (ITI). Daniela Simmons, PhD, TEP, is international trainer & supervisor, the creator of the Tele'Drama method and the founder and director of the International Tele'Drama Institute (ITI) which has already welcomed thousands of people, from 71 countries. She is the current President of the American Society in Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama (ASGPP). Daniela Simmons', professional experience, both in Europe and the US, is in educational, research, and consultancy work in the social sciences and mental health. She received training on the psychoanalysis of group relations in organizations at the Tavistock Institute of Human Relations, headquartered in London. She has been utilizing action methods sessions since 1995 in Europe and since 2005 in the US.
 

Board of Directors & Faculty, International Tele’Drama Institute

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Andrea Wilches, International Tele'Drama Institute (ITI), Board of Directors & Faculty, Psicodrama Grupal Pavlovsky institute. Identidad Recovery Center. Andrea Wilches, born in Colombia, currently living in Argentina, is psychologist, psychotherapist, psychodramatist, actor, psychodrama trainer, International Tele'Drama Institute (ITI) member of the Board of Directors & Faculty. Trainer at Psicodrama Grupal Pavlovsky Institute; Identidad Recovery Center. Trained as a psychodramatist, by Dr. Mónica Zuretti, and by Dr. Eduardo "tato" Pavlovsky and Maria Carolina Pavlovsky in Dramatic Multiplications psychodrama. Andrea she has a certification in mindfulness by the University Favaloro in Argentina; a certification in disability as a social and political category by the University of Buenos Aires; and is also a Kabbalah student. Currently she works with psychodrama groups in the treatment and recovery of addiction and as an one on one therapist.
 

CEO, Life Works Foundation

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John Edmonson, MS, LPC-S CEO, Life Works Foundation Director of Wellness at Healing Springs Ranch Addiction Treatment Center. John’s passion is to find the cross intersection between science, the arts, and mental health to help all people recover and reach their potential. John lives this passion as the Director of Wellness at Healing Springs Ranch, an internationally recognized treatment center, by implementing evidence-based practices, such as Mindfulness, and experiential therapy. John continues his work as CEO of Life Works Foundation educating communities and business, and as a guest expert on national radio and TV. He presents for first responders, school districts, on Tactical Mindfulness, resiliency, and stress reduction. He’s also a Reiki Master, Yoga, Tai Chi-Chi Gong, Instructor.

Board of Directors & Faculty, International Tele’Drama Institute

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Filipe De Moura, Dynamic Theatre World Association; International Tele’Drama Institute (ITI); Board of Directors & Faculty. Filipe De Moura is a musician and artist who believes art is one of the best ways to positively transform humanity and the world. He, along with Mark Wentworth, created Dynamic Theatre (Incognito Auxiliary) and has been working with expressive arts for more than 15 years. Part of which also includes working with Colour Psycodynamics as well developing his own approach to music therapy. He studied Classical Singing at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London. On stage, he premiered the world renowned musical “The Phantom of the Opera” in Portugal, in the role of Raoul, in 2019.

Team Member & Faculty, International Tele’Drama Institute

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Tanja L. Lee, PhD, CTP-1
International Tele’Drama Institute Team Member & Faculty
So Cal Drama Therapy Institute
APA, IAGP, Listening Hour (LH) Community, & SAG-AFTRA/EQUITY.

Tanja L. Lee, Ph.D. is an online drama therapy facilitator, MS in Educational Leadership adjunct professor, Listening Hour Guide, SAG-AFTRA/EQUITY performer, and credentialed multiple subject educator. She has over 15-years of experience utilizing her knowledge of the arts, psychology, and education as a means for providing individual and community engagement, personal and social development, and mental health wellness. She has worked with children, teens, and adults from diverse cultural, linguistic, socioeconomic, and ethnic populations.

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Daniela Tahirova, MEd, MPsy Therapeutic Center "Vitae" International Tele’Drama Institute (ITI) Representative Certified Tele’Drama Practitioner. Daniela Tahirova has a master's degree in pedagogy, speech therapy and psychology. Psychodrama Therapist, Director of Psychodrama with Children, Family Therapist. She is conducting therapy groups for children - according to the method of A.Aachinger and W.Hall and for adults under the supervision of Dr. Daniela Simmons. Daniela Tahirova is the director of the "Psychodrama and Action Methods in Education" program, which is certified by the Ministry of Education and Science at the Adler Institute-Bulgaria. Founder and part of the board of the Balkan Association of Psychodrama, Sociodrama and Active Methods. She trains, practices and teaches Teledrama in Bulgaria. Co-leader in the Bulgarian groups of Dr. Daniela Simmons.

International Tele’Drama Institute

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Betty G Garrison, MA, MS, CMHC ASGPP, NADTA, APA, APT Certified Tele’Drama Practitioner (CTP, Level 1) International Tele’Drama Institute (ITI). Betty G Garrison is a psychotherapist who has been studying and practicing Psychodrama for over 10 years. Though not native to technology, Betty has become involved in Tele’Drama during the pandemic and is enjoying her first year of training in this unique modality that can be shared internationally; she is excited about the endless possibilities, of which Moreno foretold. Betty has earned three Master’s Degrees: Theatre Ed/Drama Therapy, Film/Social Reform, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has over 30 years of experience using theatre arts and film to engage, inspire, educate, and heal children, adolescents, and adults.

 

Conference

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Bojana Glusac Draslar, Psychotherapist, Trainer, Supervisor, Educator International Tele’Drama Institute (ITI) Psychodrama Institute Belgrade European Association for Psychotherapy. Bojana graduated in Special Education and Rehabilitation at Belgrade University. Upon fulfillment of required conditions in qualifications, experience and expertise, she received the ECP (European Certificate for Psychotherapy), and the title of educator in psychotherapy and supervisor. Her work is focused on Individual and group psychotherapy clients within a private clinic that she founded 1999., developing a new psychotherapeutic approach TP (Transpersonal Psychodrama), wellbeing programs, stress management and self-care, international leadership assessment, executive coaching, leadership development and teambuilding. She has written 3 books on Mindfulness and Wellbeing, as well as articles on psychotherapy and other people's development approaches. 
 

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Ekaterina Tyurina, Psychotherapist, Psychiatrist. Ekaterina earned her medical degree in Samara, Russia in 2005 and worked there as a psychiatrist and clinical pharmacologist. In 2009, she was offered the opportunity to work within an private addiction clinic in Belgrade, Serbia. She has learned the language, became part of the community and became certified psychodrama psychotherapist at Institute for Psychodrama, Belgrade. Now she has moved to Canada for post-graduate studies. She is working in private practice, providing psychotherapy in English, Serbian and Russian.
Ekaterina Tyurina, Psychotherapist, Psychiatrist. Ekaterina earned her medical degree in Samara, Russia in 2005 and worked there as a psychiatrist and clinical pharmacologist. In 2009, she was offered the opportunity to work within an private addiction clinic in Belgrade, Serbia. She has learned the language, became part of the community and became certified psychodrama psychotherapist at Institute for Psychodrama, Belgrade. Now she has moved to Canada for post-graduate studies. She is working in private practice, providing psychotherapy in English, Serbian and Russian.

International Tele’Drama Institute

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Ann Duchateau, M.Sc. in Anthropology (Belgium) is a coach-trainer in compassionate communication and conflict engagement skills since 2002. She has been utilizing action methods and applied theater since 2006 to help people and groups discover, share and use their wisdom. She's convinced playfulness is the best way to help people navigate through life with agility on the way to happiness and freedom. That is why she’s also training others in integrating applied theater and action methods in their work. Ann is a team member and faculty at the International Tele'Drama Institute.

University of Novi Sad, International Tele’Drama Institute

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Tihomira Stanojevic, University of Novi Sad faculty of philosophy, department psychology, MA degree. Certifies Tele'Drama Practitioner, Level 1. Formal & non/formal dedicated researcher & listener in the field of human souls and bodies, all our circles and spirals. Introdused to psychodrama in 2009 and since then in love with it. Female warrior and healer, observer and facilitator.
 

Counseling Psychology / Business Management, International Tele’Drama Institute

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Samuel Yie, BA, KBA-BS EXP Drama Edu.
International Tele'Drama Institute
Samuel Yie lived in the Philippines, Taiwan, and Palau throughout childhood and adolescent years. Went back to Korea and graduated college with a double major in Counseling Psychology / Business Management plus a minor in International and Area Studies. Trained in psychodrama and drama therapy during and after college for 8 years, certified as Bibliodrama Specialist through “Korean Bibliodrama Association” and also trained with “Korean Association for Psychodrama and Sociodrama”. Worked mostly with adolescent and teenagers with multicultural backgrounds, TCKs, and dual citizenship groups. Currently lives in China working with overseas Korean teenagers conducting English programs for 4 years now.

German Psychodrama Association, International Tele’Drama Institute

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Angela Christoph, M.A. German Psychodrama Association International Tele’Drama Institute (ITI). Angela Christoph, MA, was born in Vienna/Austria und currently lives in Germany. She was trained in the Moreno Institute Edenkoben/Überlingen which was founded by Dr. Grete Leutz in 1975. Angela is a psychologist, psychodramatist and trainer for the Moreno Institute in Germany. She is on the board of the German Psychodrama Association and works as Supervisor/Coach and trainer. Her special interests are exploring strategies for coping with stress, resilience and resources using psychodramatic methods.

Lusófona University, International Tele’Drama Institute

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Margarida Belchior, PhD, Researcher, Sociodramatist Lusófona University - Center for Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and Development.

International Tele’Drama Institute

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Pembegül İlter
Psychologist, Assistant Psychodramatist
International Tele’Drama Institute (ITI), Certified Tele’Drama Practitioner Level One.

Pembegül İlter, psychologist and psychodrama co-therapist, has been helping families, children and individuals of all ages overcome relational, behavioral and emotional conflicts since 2008. She is working with parents, children, adolescents and adults conducted individual sessions and supportive group work focused on social skills, self-expression, attention development, creativity and art work. Specializing in family and relationship conflicts counseling, child and adolescent behavior, learning disorders, ADHD. During the pandemic period, she continues her individual sessions with adults, group work on psychological flexibility and resilience, workshops and psycho-educational seminars online. She continues her training as a Certified Tele’Drama Practitioner.

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Samuel Marcus Egber, Certified Tele'Drama Practitioner (CTP Level 1) International Tele’Drama Institute (ITI). Samuel Marcus Egber, aka Sammy within the Tele'Drama community, is a Level 1 Certified Practitioner of Tele'Drama. His professional career started at the age of 15 as an actor in the entertainment industry. With a life-long interest in utilizing the performing arts, especially the application of improvisation, to inspire self and universal awareness and healing, during the COVID-19 pandemic he began his training process in Drama Therapy and Psychodrama. His passion is blending his love for performing, philosophy, film, and a desire to help repair and improve the world make for unique Tele'Drama workshop experiences.

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Monica Munoz, PsyD, LP, LSSP, NCSP, HSP CCTS-I.Dr. Monica Munoz is a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Specialist in School Psychology. She has been studying Psychodrama for 3 years and is passionate about utilizing experiential methods to bring healing to the populations she works with. Monica works with children and families in Dallas Independent School District as well as runs a private practice, where she works with ethnically diverse populations with high levels of trauma and poverty.

International Tele’Drama Institute

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Violeta Azis, Clinical psychologist, Psychotherapist Certified Tele’Drama Practitioner (Level 1). Violeta is a clinical psychologist and psychodrama therapist, currently working in Lozenets hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria and in private practice. She has more than ten years of experience in working with patients with chronic and acute somatic illness, transplantations and cardiovascular surgeries. Violeta has worked with psychodrama groups for five years and conducts individual consulting and psychotherapy of adolescents and adults.

International Tele’Drama Institute

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