“AEDP supervisors are taught an expert “recipe” for well-rounded, left-brain and right-brain learning. The same tenets of creating a delicious meal apply to AEDP supervision and training: explicit care, measurement, and balance are key. What is created together is a transformative, visceral, and professionally effective experience that — in one moment — therapeutically strengthens the core self of the therapist, nurturing emergent professional potential, receptive affective capacity, presence and psychological flexibility — and in the next — is infused with AEDP theory and essential skills, connected to the viewing of the videotaped client and session being shared between us.”
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Becoming an AEDP Certified Supervisor offers several benefits for experienced therapists who wish to deepen their understanding of AEDP therapy and support the growth of other practitioners. Here are some reasons why someone might pursue supervisor certification:
- Deepen Understanding: Supervising others allows you to deepen your understanding of AEDP therapy by engaging in reflective dialogue about theory, technique, and clinical practice. Through supervising, you can enhance your own skills and knowledge as you guide others in their learning and development.
- Contribute to the Field: Becoming an AEDP Certified Supervisor enables you to contribute to the growth and dissemination of AEDP therapy. By sharing your expertise and insights with supervisees, you help expand the reach and impact of AEDP in the field of psychotherapy.
- Mentorship Opportunities: Supervising provides an opportunity to mentor and support other therapists as they navigate their clinical practice. You can offer guidance, feedback, and encouragement to supervisees as they develop their skills and confidence as AEDP therapists.
- Professional Development: Serving as an AEDP supervisor can be a form of professional development that enriches your own practice. Engaging in supervisory relationships challenges you to think critically, reflect on your clinical approach, and stay current with developments in the field.
- Build Community: Supervising allows you to connect with other AEDP practitioners and build a supportive community of colleagues. By fostering relationships with supervisees and fellow supervisors, you can cultivate a sense of camaraderie and collaboration within the AEDP community.
- Recognition and Credentialing: Supervisor certification provides formal recognition of your expertise and proficiency in AEDP therapy. It can enhance your professional credentials and establish you as a respected leader and teacher within the AEDP community and beyond.
- Personal Satisfaction: Many therapists find fulfillment and satisfaction in the role of supervisor, knowing that they are making a meaningful contribution to the growth and development of other practitioners. Serving as a supervisor can be personally rewarding and fulfilling.
How to apply to become an AEDP Certified Supervisor
Individuals seeking AEDP Certified Supervisor designation must possess AEDP Certification as Therapists and demonstrate the ability to uphold the integrity of the AEDP model. Additionally, they should have experience serving as Experiential Assistants in Essential Skills courses.
Also required is a minimum 2-year period of practice between when you became an AEDP Certified Therapist and becoming an AEDP Certified Supervisor.
One can apply to enter the supervisor track by writing a letter of interest and intent to two faculty members who are familiar with your work, where one will then nominate you. The entire faculty will be canvassed for support of this nomination for you to enter the supervisory track.
AEDP Certified Supervisor Guidelines
Click to Download Certified Supervisor Guidelines 1: Minimum Requirements
Click to Download Certified Supervisor Guidelines 2: Paper Requirements
Click to Download Reviewer’s Guidelines for Certified Supervisor Candidacy