Psychodrama Directory C-D

Directory of Psychodramatists (USA: C-D)
(Compiled by Adam Blatner, Revised, April 17, 2008.) Noted below are Elaine Camerota, Jean Campbell, Roberto Cancel, Karen Carnabucci, Linda Ciotola, Bill Coleman, Linda Condon, Mario Cossa, Herb Dandes, Sue Daniel, Clare Daniellson, Emily Day, Tian Dayton, Patti Desert, Kelly Dumar, Pam Dunne.            To see others in this directory, return to the Psychodrama Directory's "Index" Page.

Elaine Camerota, Ed.D., TEP, CCDCIII. served for nine years on the American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy, two years as Chair. She has trained mental health professional in the United States and in Korea. She has retired from a previously held position as head of the psychodrama team at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center (where she worked with chemically dependent veterans and trained staff and students.) She is co-author of a chapter on this work in the 2003 book, Psychodrama in the Twenty-first Century. .

Jean Campbell, CSW, CP, is a psychodramatist now in Los Angeles who also does EMDR. Email:   jean@theactioninstitute.com

Roberto J. Cancel, C.P., is also a drama therapist, active in Playback Theatre, was on the Am. Bd of Examiners in Psychodrama, etc., and, in 2003, received the Zerka T. Moreno Award. He is bilingual (fluent in Spanish), and is finishing a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work at New York University and preparing to become a Certified Trainer (TEP). Email alpacapolo@yahoo.com                                                                                       .

Karen Carnabucci, MSS, LCSW, TEP, practices and teaches psychodrama at Lake House Health & Learning Center in Racine, Wis. A psychotherapist, coach and master trainer, she also has created a Whole Person Marketing program using action methods for helping and healing professionals and is the author of two self-published books, "Practical Psychodrama," trainer handouts for trainees studying for certification, and "Whole Person Marketing," marketing suggestions for holistic professionals. She and colleague Ron Anderson, LPC, CADC III, TEP, are organizers and trainers with the Midwest Training Series which covers classical and progressive psychodrama, sand tray, guided imagery, art and Systemic Constellation Work.. She is active in the Midwest ASGPP chapter. E-mail: karenc@wi.rr.com or see www.lakehousecenter.com . Phone is (262) 633-2645.



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Linda Ciotola, M.Ed., CHES, CP/ PAT is a psychodramatist , health educator, lifestyle counselor, and yoga instructor in Maryland. She is a certified team leader in the Therapeutic Spiral Model™ of psychodrama and specializes in working with trauma survivors and those with eating disorders. She co-leads a psychodrama training group in Baltimore and has a private practice in Columbia, Md. She presents widely at national and regional conferences, and is currently at work on a book on the use of action methods with eating disorders. She is the 2008 recipient of the Zerka T Moreno Award

Bill Coleman, Tucson

Linda Condon, LMHC, PAT, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Psychodramatist with a private practice in Largo, FL. She has a special interest in integrating mental health and spiritual growth. She conducts psychodrama trainings and workshops, directs retreat experiences and is the author of The Warm-up Ring: Keys for Energizing Your Group. She's also just authored a chapter on Bibliodrama for the newly-released anthology, Interactive & Improvisational Drama.


Mario Cossa is a psychodramatist (Certified as a Trainer, Educator, Practitioner by the American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama), Drama Therapist/Master Teacher (Certified by the [US]National Association for Drama Therapy), and Theatre Educator who specializes in work with adolescent groups and trauma survivors. He is currently on a two year world tour concentrating on Australia, South Africa, and the Untied Kingdom and is eager to share his skill and learn from the skills of others. Mario is the creator and founder of ACTINGOUT, and expressive arts group program for youth in New Hampshire (USA) and is also known for Drago-Drama, an archetypal sociodramatic experience. Author: Rebels with a Cause: Working with Adolescents Using Action Techniques, (Jessica Kingsley Press (London) in August, 2005. E mail:   cossa@attglobal.net .                                                                                                                                                                                              ..                                                                       .

Herb Dandes teaches psychodrama in the Miami area.

Sue Daniel is a director and trainer in Australia, and also teaches internationally. Her new website address:

http://www.psychodrama-institute-melbourne.com/    .

Clare Danielsson, Ph.D., T.E.P., Adult Educator, Mediator/Trainer, died in the Spring of 2007. She maintained Boughton Place in Highland, located in New York's Hudson River Valley. The Center's mission is 'earth sociometry': to celebrate the earth community through building relationships among extended families, friends-and the cosmos. Inquire about using the Original Moreno Psychodrama Theater for your group in this eco-spiritual setting. Care of this center now is with the Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute.)
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Emily Day teaches dance and sells materials for movement and dance. She resides in Washington State.

   Tian Dayton, MA TEP Training groups for psychodrama in New York City, author of Drama Games, The Drama Within and many other publications. National presenter on psychodrama, a fellow of ASGPP, winner of the scholar's award and executive editor of the International Journal of Action Methods; Director of program development for Caron Foundation; Specialties in the use of psychodrama with trauma, grief and addiction.

Patricia S. Desert ("Patti") is a psychodramatist in Baltimore, Maryland, a Licensed Certified Social Worker (Clinical Level) (LCSW). Private Practice, 16 years specializing in trauma (and certified in Therapeutic Spiral Model approach) and related disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, dissociation, and other Axis I and II disorders. Level I and Level II trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Application pending for certification in Psychodrama. Board Member of Middle Atlantic Association of the American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama. National and International Workshop Presenter. Email: HoneyBWomn@aol.com Phone: 410-435-3755

Kelly DuMar, M.Ed., L.M.H.C., C.P., In Boston, is presently the co-chair the New England Chapter of ASGPP and a certified practitioner. She's also interested in poetry therapy, plwaywrighting, facilitating writing workshops, and blending journal writing, storytelling, and improvisational action techniques. She's the author of an award-winning non-fiction book for parents, Before You Forget - The Wisdom of Writing Diaries for Your Children, (www.diarydoor.com). Email: alldumar@aol.com

Pam Dunne is a drama therapist in Los Angeles who integrates art approaches, narrative, and often presents at the national psychodrama conferences!

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