PRESENTER: Samuel Yie, CP, CTT

Certified Psychodrama Practitioner, Korean Association for Psychodrama and Sociodrama
Certified Bibliodrama Practitioner, Korean Bibliodrama Association
Certified Tele'Drama Trainer & Faculty, Tele'Drama International


"The recognition of the IMAGINATION as an inherently crucial part of human being’s natural gifts has been lost, and yet without ways to use and strengthen this faculty, creativity itself suffers, to say nothing of those relational capacities—compassion, interest, openness, pleasure—on which social and emotional health depend."
—Peter Pitzele


DESCRIPTION:

(B)bibliodrama Certification Program: IMAGINATION IN ACTION – BRINGING TEXTS TO LIFE (©Tele’Drama, Copyright 2025)

This 10-session Tele’Drama online certification program provides an experiential journey into the world of (B)bibliodrama, emphasizing its expansive scope that goes beyond religious scriptures to engage with a wide variety of texts, including literary works, folklore, children’s stories, screenplays, song lyrics, poetry, textbook passages, and more.Participants will explore how to bring texts to life in creative and meaningful engagements through psychodramatic tools such as role-reversal, doubling, soliloquy, and more. The course integrates both theoretical foundations and practical applications, offering participants the skills and confidence to lead (B)bibliodrama sessions in diverse professional and personal settings.


OBJECTIVES:
Upon successfully completing this course, participants will:

• Acquire foundational knowledge of Bibliodrama's history and development.
• Understand and practice key psychodramatic tools for leading (B)bibliodrama sessions.
• Explore a variety of texts as mediums for (B)bibliodrama.
• Develop the skills and competency needed to facilitate (B)bibliodrama sessions with diverse groups and individuals in both online, in-person, and hybrid settings

SESSION OUTLINE:

Session 1: Introduction to (B)bibliodrama

• Overview of Bibliodrama and its historical development (Dr. Peter Pitzele's Bibliodrama in the US, Bibliolog in Europe, Bibliodrama in South Korea).
• The “(B)bibliodrama”: an expansion of Bibliodrama (capital B) to integrate bibliodrama (lowercase b).

Session 2: Connecting with Religious Texts

• Exploring sacred scriptures as a foundation for Bibliodrama.
• Engaging with texts from the Bible, Torah, Quran, Bhagavad Gita, Jatakas, and others.

Session 3: Exploring Literature and Poetry

• Using literary works and poetry as (B)bibliodrama materials.
• Techniques for finding metaphors, characters, and roles within texts.
• Engaging with passages in novels, classic poems, or contemporary writings.

Session 4: Bibliodrama in Media Texts

• Understanding how screenplays and lyrics serve as rich (B)bibliodrama texts.
• Engaging with characters and themes through action methods.

Session 5: Selecting and Preparing Texts for (B)bibliodrama

• Criteria for choosing texts that align with group goals and themes.
• Adapting texts for diverse audiences and settings.
• Group activity: Collaborative selection and preparation of a text for (B)bibliodrama.

Session 6: Tools and Props in (B)bibliodrama

• Utilizing props, space, and improvisational techniques in (B)bibliodrama sessions.
• Warm-up exercises and group sculptures to complement textual engagement.

Session 7: (B)bibliodrama with Specialized Populations

• Adapting (B)bibliodrama for specific groups: mental health patients, schools, corporate teams, etc.
• Ethical considerations and cultural sensitivity.
• Case studies and participant brainstorming for tailored applications.

Session 8: Advanced Techniques in (B)bibliodrama

• Exploring deeper psychodramatic methods.
• Weaving spontaneity and creativity into text-based exploration.

Session 9: Encounter with the Founder

• Experiencing online Bibliodrama as envisioned by Peter Pitzele.
• Exploring the Window and Mirror of the Scripture.
• Insights, Integration, and Discussion.

Session 10: Bibliodrama in Online Spaces

• Overcoming challenges and maximizing opportunities in virtual (B)bibliodrama sessions.
• Tools for enhancing online engagement.
• Designing and facilitating online (B)bibliodrama activity.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
This course is open to anyone interested in using (B)bibliodrama as a tool for engagement and transformation, including mental health professionals, educators, religious leaders, storytellers, life coaches, and more.

JOIN US!
Discover how texts can come alive through the spontaneity within (B)bibliodrama, creating opportunities for deeper understanding and connection!

PLEASE NOTE:

• This module is unique to those who attend and WILL NOT BE RECORDED.
• Payment, in case of cancellation, will be credited to future workshops.
• Zoom invitations will be sent via email after registration.