Introduction to Expressive Art Therapy, Psychodrama, Group therapy and Sociodrama
Bringing Mental Health Learning Alive
Guest Lectures & Demonstration Sessions
We are from Indian Institute of Psychodrama and East West Center for Counselling and Training, institutions committed to experiential learning in mental health education.
We offer guest lectures and live demonstration sessions, designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice and help students experience therapeutic processes in action.
Session Topics
Our sessions introduce students to powerful, action-based approaches widely used in mental health settings, with four potential topics:
Expressive Arts Therapy
Using art, movement, and creativity to support emotional expression, reflection, and healing.
Psychodrama
Experiential, role-based methods that help explore inner worlds, relationships, and personal narratives.
Group Therapy
Understanding group dynamics, therapeutic factors, and the art of group facilitation.
Sociodrama
Exploring social roles, systems, and collective issues through action-based learning.
What Students Experience
- Witness therapeutic processes in action
- Deepen their understanding of mental health interventions
- Engage with approaches beyond conventional classroom teaching
- Develop self-awareness and clinical sensitivity
Sessions can be tailored as introductory lectures, experiential demonstrations, or combined formats.
These guest lectures and demonstration sessions are specially designed for Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) Final Year students
If your institution is interested in offering students a deeper, lived understanding of mental health practice, please fill in the details below. We will get in touch to explore collaboration possibilities.
About the Facilitator
Dr. Magdalene Jeyarathnam is a leading Expressive Arts Therapist, certified Psychodramatist, trainer, and supervisor with over 31 years of experience in counselling, group therapy, and creative action-methods.
She is the Founder & Director of the Indian Institute of Psychodrama and the East West Center for Counselling and Training.
Magdalene has worked extensively with individuals, couples, families, and groups in India and internationally, specialising in mental health, addiction, HIV/AIDS, and community well-being.
She has served as a consultant to organisations such as UNICEF and the World Health Organization.
Her contributions have been internationally recognised, including the Neil Passariello Memorial Award by the American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama.