AEDP® Levels & Pathway to Certification
AEDP® Training Levels
AEDP’s tiered training system provides a clear progression from foundational learning to advanced expertise. Each level builds on the last, allowing therapists to grow in alignment with their experience and readiness. Find out what level you are!
Level 1: Completion of AEDP Immersion
Level 2: Completion of AEDP Immersion and Essential Skills
Level 3: Completion of AEDP Immersion, Essential Skills, and one of the following options:
- Option A: Completion of five Advanced Skills and one supervision option (see Supervision for Certification at a Glance)
- Option B: Completion of two Supervision options (see Supervision for Certification at a Glance)
AEDP Certified Therapist: Once you achieve Level 3, you are eligible to apply to become a certified therapist
- Email Carolyn at Carolyn.f@aedpinstitute.org for Level 3 verification and the certification application.
- Certification Guidelines: Here
Supervision for Certification at a Glance
Two Supervision Options
Option One: 15 Hours of Individual Supervision
Must be with an AEDP Faculty Member, Certified Supervisor or Supervisor in Training*. Five hours of you presenting clinical video is required
Option Two: 30 Hours of Group Supervision
Must be with an AEDP Faculty Member, Certified Supervisor or Supervisor in Training*. Five hours of you presenting clinical video is required
Notes and exceptions
- You may combine individual and group supervision hours at a ratIo of 2:1 (2 group hours t individual hour)
- Supervision hours with a Supervisor in Training count towards AEDP certification only if a Faculty Member or Certified Supervisor is present. If not, the hours will only count retroactively once the Supervisor in Training becomes certified.
- For exceptions to AEDP Level requirements or for therapists in agency settings where video is prohibited, contact carolyn.f@aedpinstitute.org.
When to Get Started
Starting supervision immediately after Immersion and continuing it alongside Essential Skills is highly recommended. This approach enhances the learning experience, allowing the concepts and techniques from both training and supervision to complement and deepen one another effectively.
How to Find a Supervisor
Finding a supervisor is simple!
Email findasupervisor@aedpinstitute.org with your preferences, and your request will be shared with faculty, certified supervisors, and supervisors-in-training. Supervisors who align with your needs will reach out directly. You’re encouraged to connect with several supervisors to find the perfect match!
Beyond Therapist Certification: Becoming a Certified Supervisor
Supervisor in Training: Once certified as a therapist, you may check out the additional requirements to become a Supervisor in Training and apply.
- Guidelines: View the Supervisor in Training Guidelines
- Email Carolyn at Carolyn.f@aedpinstitute.org to request additional requirements and application.
Certified Supervisor: After completing the Supervisor in Training requirements, you may qualify to become an AEDP Certified Supervisor.
- Guidelines: View Supervisor Guidelines here.