AEDP® Levels & Pathway to Certification
AEDP® Training Levels
AEDP’s tiered training path supports your growth from foundational to advanced practice. Each level builds on the one before. Wondering where you are? Here’s the breakdown:
Level 1: Completion of AEDP Immersion
Level 2: Immersion + Essential Skills
Level 3: Immersion + Essential Skills + one of the following:
- Option A: Five Advanced Skills courses + one supervision option
- Option B: Two supervision options
Supervision Options
- 15 hours individual supervision (at least 5 hours showing video)
- 30 hours group supervision (at least 5 hours showing video)
Notes: Supervisors-in-Training may provide supervision to therapists of any level. A maximum of 10 total supervision hours, whether from one or multiple Supervisors-in-Training, may be applied immediately toward AEDP Level 3 supervision requirements.
Additional supervision beyond these 10 hours is encouraged for learning and consultation; however, these extra hours may be applied toward a therapist’s Level 3 requirements only once the Supervisor(s)-in-Training have become Certified Supervisors.
Supervisors-in-Training may not serve as Certification Supervisors for Level 3 therapists seeking certification.
Need an exception? For agency-based therapists unable to use video or other audio recording, must email the AEDP Certification Committee.
AEDP Certified Therapist:o Once Level 3 is complete, you’re eligible to apply to become a Supervisor-in-Training
Supervision at a Glance
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!
You may view our supervisor bios- here
You may want to search the directory- here
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.