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General Information about the BPA
What is the BPA
The British Psychodrama Association (BPA) was established in 1984 to promote and encourage the use of psychodrama throughout the UK. It is accredited by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and in turn the BPA is the accrediting organisation for psychodrama and sociodrama training organisations.
THE BPA is a company limited by guarantee, company no. 2928708.
Membership details.
Membership of the Association is open to anyone who is interested in Psychodrama, Sociodrama and Action Methods.
How Do I Become A Member?
To become a member of the BPA simply contact the Administrator and ask for an application form. The BPA welcomes members from all cultures and you do not have to be resident in the UK to join. Current mebership details and an application form are available here.
What will I get if I join the BPA?
Membership runs from January each year and normally includes two Journals and four Newsletters. These publications contain related theoretical articles, news about the membership and the Association, information about workshops and forthcoming events plus views, reports and correspondence.
By joining the BPA you will become part of a professional worldwide psychodrama network.
When do members meet?
The BPA has an Annual AGM and Conference and there are related conferences and workshops throughou the world that members attend. Members also serve on the Executive Committee and ist sub-committees promoting the aims of the Association together.
Who can practise psychodrama?
Psychodrama is a very effective and powerful group method. The BPA is keen to protect the public and the good reputation of psychodrama and for this reason all trainees and practitioners are rquired to be registered with the BPA.
BPA Registration
All bona fide psychodrama practitioners, trainers and trainees are registered with the BPA and are required to abide by its Code of Practice and Code of Ethics.
UKCP Registration
Practitioners who have completed a recognised psychodrama psychotherapy training are registered as psychodrama psychotherapists on the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy register.
Training
Psychodrama training is available in the UK at BPA accredited Training Centres and with PBA registered trainers. Training is also available in Sociodrama and Action Methods.
It takes a minimum of 4 years, part-time, to qualify as a psychodramatist with one of the UK diploma programmes. Applicants need to be over 25 years old and have either a degree, professional qualification or substantial relevant experience.
Supervision
All psychodramatists are required to have regular supervision for their work and to continue their professional development.
Equal opportunities policy
The BPA endeavors to be increasingly acceptable to and actively supportive of the involvement of under represented groups in the community in its trainings and activities.
