ABOUT US
....building on the spirit and work of J. L. Moreno and Zerka T. Moreno.
The Moreno Psychodrama Society (MPS) is a body of people working together to bring Psychodrama, and its companions, sociometry, sociodrama, role training, group work and role theory into many areas of our world.
It is the umbrella organisation for the Psychodrama Institute of Melbourne (PIM) and the Psychodrama Institute of Aotearoa (PIA), accredited training bodies that stand for, and promote the development of relationship and community through the unique expression of its members. The Society and the Training Institutes are mutually affiliated with the Australian and Aotearoa Board of Psychodrama (AABP) making a tripartite system. MPS is the registration body for certified Psychodramatists and Psychodrama Trainers, Educators and Practitioners (TEP's) accredited by the Board.
The Moreno Psychodrama Society founded the Theatre of Spontaneity (ToS) in 2003, our patron being Zerka Moreno. The name 'Theatre of Spontaneity' was coined by Jacob Moreno around 1921. It was the precursor to Psychodrama, so the name changed somewhere in the 1930's to 'Psychodrama'. ToS took a rest in 2023, after 20 years of 2 hr monthly sessions from February-November. During the Covid-19 pandemic, ToS went fully online for two years. It offered a safe platform for group work, local and overseas, staying open to the public, exploring matters of interest and specific topics for our world. It also brought forward the latest innovations in experiential methods. Guest Directors and Leaders included psychodrama practitioners, advanced trainees and overseas guests, the material came from the audience.
The benefits of MPS membership are many. Most significantly, our members make up a living and thriving community that has spontaneity and creativity at its heart. They are able to read 24 online editions of 'The Mirror', the world's first Psychodrama eJournal, which was published 3 times, then twice a year from 2012-2024. The eJournal rested in 2025 to allow for the creation of a psychodrama book: 'Reverse Roles: Seeing the world through another's eyes', which is available from February 2026. The book maintains a role approach with 18 contributors, writing on the application of role reversal in their work and life. Sue Daniel, also an author, edited the book, and Vanessa Hutchinson, also a contributor, did the art & design. The Foreword is by Jun Maeda. Our Blog and Facebook pages show forthcoming events, photos, art, poetry and short writings of our members, thereby contributing to the creation of new ideas and developments in psychodrama. They can also post links on our site for their workshops and practice. MPS membership also entitles members to discounts into MPS and many PIM events.
Ted Bugarski is the Administrator of MPS. All enquiries can be sent to him via email: MPSychodrama@gmail.com
