Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute is an international training center welcoming students and professionals from across the United States and around the world. HVPI, founded in 1989, offers training in Psychodrama, Sociometry, Sociodrama, Experiential Therapy and related Action Methods.
July 16th-20th, 2026
Summer Psychodrama Intensive
with Judy Swallow, MA, LCAT, TEP
Jennifer Salimbene, LCSW-R, CASAC, TEP
Deb Shaddy, MS, LMHP, LCPC, TEP
Greg Reid, PhD, LMHC, PAT
Highland, NY
August 11th-15th, 2026
August Directing Intensive
with Rebecca Walters, MS, LMHC, LCAT, TEP,
Highland, NY
October 29th- November 2nd, 2026
Internal Family Systems in Action Intensive:
Acting Out Our Parts
with Miriam Zachariah, MA, TEP
Danielle Phegan AAMFT, RP
Highland, NY
December 4th-6th, 2026
Positive Psychology in Action:
Sacred Mirror Works™
with Daniel Tomasulo, PhD TEP
Highland, NY
January 7th-11th, 2027
Winter Psychodrama Intensive
with Rebecca Walters, MS, LMHC, LCAT, TEP,
Jennifer Salimbene, LCSW-R, CASAC, TEP
Deb Shaddy, MS, LMHP, LCPC, TEP
Highland, NY
ONLINE
September 2nd, 2026
9:40 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. EDT
The Sociodramatic Empty Chair with Children’s Groups
with Rebecca Walters, MS, LMHC, LCAT, TEP
Presented by Psychodrama with Children, Russia
Check out our specialized tracks on the use of Psychodrama and Experiential Therapy in:
This is a beautiful example of Applied Sociometry; uncovering and building connections between people in groups and community.
