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San Diego District Holiday Celebration with Presentation "Improv for Therapists: A Powerful Therapeutic Tool"

When
Saturday, December 12, 2026
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location
Private residence, La Mesa CA, 91942

Registration

Attendance Only
Member - wtih CEUs
Nonmember - with CEUs – $65.00

California Society for Clinical Social Work

San Diego District Holiday Celebration

Featuring “Improv for Therapists: A Powerful Therapeutic Tool”

Free event attendance
2.0 CE credits available
Lunch provided

About the Presentation

Improv isn’t just “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” or “Saturday Night Live.” Improv can be a clinical intervention in group or individual sessions to enhance clients’ communication and engagement, decrease social anxiety, and release self-judgment. Improv games are a useful tool to bring playfulness, openness, and self-discovery into the therapy session.

This presentation will introduce the surprising origins of Improv, the practical and neurobiological benefits, the intersection with evidence-based practices you already use, and fun application of structured improvisational exercises.

Learning Objectives

Participants will:

Be able to identify the benefits of using Improv tools in groups and individually.
Explain where Improv originated and its connection to Social Work.
Identify the similarities between Improv practices and DBT, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Narrative Therapy.
Learn simple games to implement during treatment that foster playfulness and form new neural pathways.

About the Presenter

Jeri Wilson, LCSWJeri is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Improv Enthusiast. She is the owner and founder of Therapeutic Counseling where she specializes in working with toxic relationships, grief and loss, and women’s issues.

Immediately after receiving her MSW, Jeri found her love for Improv. Since then she has taught, performed and inspired others to use the benefits of Improv in their work and personal life.

During COVID, Jeri became a part of the team at Improv Therapy Group, teaching clinicians how to utilize Improv skills when working with clients, and to improve their own mental health. Jeri’s favorite Improv moment was when her teenage students gave her a heartfelt birthday message using the “one word story” Improv game.

Registration & Continuing Education

- Event attendance is free for members, non-members, and students. Lunch will be provided.
- 2.0 CE credits are available. Prior online registration is required to obtain CEU's. Payment will not be accepted at the event.
- Member fee for CEU's is $0. The non-member fee for CEU's is $65 .
- Participants must be present for the entire presentation to earn CE credit.
- Registration is limited to 50 attendees.
- Address will be provided in confirmation email after registering.

Questions? Contact Michelle Foy at michellefoylcsw@gmail.com.