Oppressive forces and the CP Process

[amb1111 at mac.com]

Hello to folks talking about oppression, the CP process, and such
(e.g., Anna, Adam, Anath, Regina, Patti and Jen)

Anna I can tell you that I am here and watching,
and you are correct about some like me who not able to really keep up  
with GT (you mention "overwhelmed with the masses of loops they may/ 
may not be receptive to", to which I answer yes, but that is only part  
of the picture for me) or do much more than watch,
but there is more for me related to role theory and sociometry in how  
I perceive my participation on GT.
For example, I am beginning my CP certification process, and in the  
past few years I consider my GT "watch, see, think, and learn"  
approach to be one of getting a sense over time of how GT functions.    
On a very important level, I feel "role relief" of not involving  
myself too much, and conserving my energy and takes me back to the  
"watch, see, think, and learn" student mode.  When I am certified, I  
feel like I will have more credibility as a participant, and along  
with that CP status I will perhaps feel more invested into the role of  
exchanging ideas, experiences, support and information, and I will be  
adding more to various discussions.  I see this as an ongoing process  
of psychic and professional development, rather than an oppressive  
structure of self-censorship.  But there is the interesting factor of  
my perception of certification having added GT status somehow; maybe  
it depends more on the quality and frequency of one's communication.

A large factor in whether I participate on GT is my conservative  
temperament, not to be provocative, like Adam (Blatner) so often does.
So I would tend NOT to answer you in an activist role, and as  
fascinated as I am by your important avenue of discussion you have  
initiated,
I would tend NOT to join in the discussion of oppressive group  
structures and the (I think you have it right Regina) role of power  
and privilege in the shaping those structures, and what you might do  
to address the disparity in parity in the AMHA.

So what gets me TO participate?  At any given time, it's a connection  
to someone, or the content, or process, or my own politics, or perhaps  
my personal beliefs that drives me to participate, probably a  
combination of all of these factors.
The activist in me wants to cheer you on, help you address it even.
The activist and social justice advocate role is a role I have been  
warming up to for years anyway,
as I co-grow the Moreno Institute East and as we advance our work on  
Moreno's Sociatry these past 3 years now.
One of the most frustrating things, I can imagine, is when there is no  
response to postings that merit reply, especially postings that ask  
for a response, and receive little or no support or acknowledgement,  
as with activism or social justice initiatives.

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience and frustration  
Anna.  Beyond acknowledging what you are doing as necessary, I wonder,  
who among those who responded positively to you standing up for LMHC  
parity is in an "ally" position for you, and could they (would they!)  
help you somehow?  Might you find an ally who has a neutral or  
positive connection with the opposed position...?  Please take my  
uncertified advice as uncertified to offer suggestions, these are  
simple questions I have.

Good luck and good fortune in your efforts Anna.

I appreciate Patti's measured and flexible response to Jen's GT  
question, "is it worth it to get certified" to practice Psychodrama,  
Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy.  My response to Jen is that I  
have been accruing training hours for 12 years, and loads of money,  
and besides the personal benefits, my life has improved so much since  
I began this work that now I want to finish what I started,
as I move to help spread these powerful expressions of spontaneity and  
creativity that are flowing through me.
Through the Morenean arts and sciences I have advanced my life, and  
now I am taking what life I have received and am receiving,
and I am giving it back to various communities, to help further this  
great modality for living life more fully.
So there is for me an existential affirmation of my investment in this  
work, but as to making a living from it,
I am still struggling with that one.  Where you live, the competition,  
and the therapeutic mileau in different places are factors also.
There are many strategies you can use, and great resources in the  
ASGPP community,as to how to make this work more lucrative.
Good luck in your difficult decision to get psychodrama certified or  
not!

Best wishes all,


Adam M. Barcroft MS, MA, NCC
Co-Director
The Moreno Institute East
Work (413) 625-8322/Cell (413) 695-6666
Fax (413) 625-8322
www.MorenoInstituteEast.org
amb at MorenoInstituteEast.org

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