Advanced Diploma in Psychodrama in Chennai

(2025 to 2027) Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Psychodrama from the Indian Institute of Psychodrama (IIP) 

Transform lives through experiential therapy with our Advanced Diploma in Psychodrama, a comprehensive professional training program designed for aspiring therapists, counsellors, and facilitators in India.

This internationally aligned program offers 800+ hours of experiential learning, combining theory, practice, and supervised training to help you become a skilled psychodrama practitioner.

About Indian Institute of Psychodrama (IIP)

The Indian Institute of Psychodrama (IIP) is the first formal institute teaching psychodrama in India.

• Affiliate member of the International Association of Group Psychotherapy and Group Processes (IAGP)
• Founder Magdalene Jeyarathnam is an elected board member of IAGP
• Providing structured psychodrama training since 2009
• Offers three levels of internationally aligned psychodrama training

IIP enables students to:

• Gain professional certification
• Practice under supervision
• Apply psychodrama in clinical & non-clinical settings

What is Psychodrama Training?

Psychodrama is a powerful group therapy method that uses role-play, action techniques, and guided enactments to explore emotions, relationships, and real-life challenges.

It is widely used in:

• Counselling & psychotherapy
• Trauma healing
• Personal development
• Corporate and group facilitation

About the Advanced Diploma in Psychodrama

Our structured training program is designed to meet global standards in psychodrama education.

Course Highlights:

• Duration: 2 to 2.5 Years
• Total Training Hours: 800+ Hours
• Mode: In-person (Chennai)
• Certification: Advanced Diploma in Psychodrama
• Training Style: Experiential + Theoretical + Supervised Practice

Who Can Apply?

This program is ideal for individuals who want to build a career in therapy, facilitation, or personal transformation.

Eligibility:

• Postgraduates in Psychology
• Social Workers
• Counsellors & Therapists
• HR Professionals & Trainers
• Educators & Facilitators
• Individuals passionate about mental health

Course Curriculum & Training Structure

Training Modules Covered

Module Area	Topics Included
Core Process	Warm-up, action & sharing processes
Sociometry Techniques	Spectrogram, locogram, sociogram
Role Development	Role theory & personality development
Psychodrama Methods	Double, mirror, role reversal
Creativity Framework	Canon of creativity & spontaneity theory
Self Exploration	Social atom (personal & workplace)
Therapeutic Techniques	Empty chair method
Advanced Practice	Multi-role & multi-scene psychodramas
Group Work	Sociodrama & group dynamics

Training Hours Breakdown

Year	Training Hours
Year 1	355 Hours
Year 2	710 Hours
Year 3 (Completion)	800 Hours

Additional Requirements

Requirement	Details
Internship	60 Hours
Supervision	10+ Hours
Assignments	Reading & written work
Projects	2 major group projects

Eligibility & Entrance Requirements

To enroll in the Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Psychodrama, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Educational Qualification

• Postgraduate degree with minimum 2 years experience in the humanitarian field

OR

• Master’s degree in:
  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Education
  • Social Work

For Non-Psychology Background Applicants

Candidates without a psychology background must complete:

• 3 foundation courses (2 credits each)
• Total: 90 hours of training

Age Requirement

• Minimum age: 25 years

Who Will Benefit from This Course?

This program is ideal for professionals working with individuals or groups:

• Counsellors & Psychologists
• Business & Corporate Trainers
• Educators & Teachers
• Theatre Directors & Facilitators
• Life Skills Coaches & Mentors
• NGO Professionals & Group Facilitators

 If your work involves people, emotions, or group dynamics, this course adds immense value

Work & Career Opportunities

After completing this course:

• Psychotherapists & counsellors can integrate psychodrama techniques into their practice
• Practitioners can continue training to achieve full psychodrama certification (800 hours)
• Opportunities expand in:
  • Therapy & counselling
  • Corporate training
  • Education & life skills programs

This training strengthens your professional toolkit and career growth

Equal Opportunity:

• Open to both men and women
• Male candidates are especially encouraged to apply, as mental health fields benefit from diverse representation

Certification & Academic Progression

After successful completion, students will receive:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Psychodrama from the Indian Institute of Psychodrama
• Certification includes:
  • 38 academic credits
  • 630+ psychodrama training hours