Join the AEDP® Experiential Assistant Learning Community
EALC (Experiential Assistant Learning Community) Overall Benefits
Experiential Assistants often tell us that being an EA is one of the most effective and meaningful ways to build their skills and confidence in the practice of AEDP. You attend the course in which you are assisting free of charge which is very valuable in and of itself; but the heart of the EA learning experience is the time you spend guiding and supporting course participants during experiential exercises. As an EA you will find yourself articulating things about AEDP that you didn’t know you knew, and in so doing, deepening your own understanding, confidence and skills.
As soon as you join the EALC you can take advantage of EALC benefits like peer practicing sessions and the EALC discussion email group; in these forums you can share questions, challenges and stories about both assisting and about the practice of AEDP; and you’ll develop your AEDP network.
Our AEDP Experiential Assistants
Click here to see a list of our Experiential Assistants
EALC Overview
To become part of the Experiential Assistant Learning Community (EALC), you must be a licensed Mental Health Professional, legally practicing in your state, province, or country, and demonstrate a commitment to both AEDP and the AEDP Institute community.
To Assist in Immersion
- Completion of AEDP Immersion and Essential Skills (ES1) required.
- Some AEDP Supervision or Advanced Skills Module (ASM) experience preferred.
- Alternatively, a recommendation from a Supervisor, Faculty member, or an Experiential Assistant from your ES1 experiential group may qualify you to assist directly.
To Assist in Essential Skills (ES1)
- Meet all Immersion Assistant requirements.
- Must have previously assisted in an AEDP Immersion course.
To Assist in Advanced Skills (ASM)
- Meet all ES1 Assistant requirements.
- Must have assisted in 10 ES1 modules.
- Must receive a recommendation from your supervisor.
💡 Not sure if you qualify—or want to explore assisting before fully committing?
You’re welcome to shadow an Assistant at an upcoming Immersion. For more information, reach out to Penny Gallagly.
Membership Requirements
- Active Participation: Assist at least once per year (one Immersion course or one Skills module every 12 months) to maintain active EALC membership.
- Training: All members receive EALC 101 training.
Member Benefits
- Exclusive Access to a dedicated EALC discussion email group.
- Free Quarterly EA Practice & Community Sessions
2026 Schedule | All Trainings are Fridays, 12:00–2:00 PM EST
- January 16: Dr. Allison Brownlee — Topic TBD
- March 20: H. Jacquie Perman, Ph.D. — Slowing Down, Co-regulating Anxiety/Fears
- June 12: Simone Levey — Topic TBD
- July 10: Danny Yeung — Slowing Down, Co-regulating Anxiety/Fears
- October 16: Dale Trimble — Shame
Additional Benefits by Level
Immersion Assistants– All the above, plus:
1 free year of AEDP Institute Membership, including all member benefits, including a premium Directory listing, access to the AEDP Clinical
Listserv, Free access to Transformance Talks and Clinicians Corner
Essential Skills (ES) Assistants: All the above, plus:
After all 5 modules of the same course: 1 free live online seminar ($250 value or course credit)
After 4 ES modules: +1 free On Demand seminar per module assisted
(Email Marilia to claim your benefits)
To participate in the EALC program, you must complete an online application (see button below). Only applicants with a completed application will be considered for EA positions, and you will be notified of acceptance or reasons for non-acceptance. Accepted applicants will be informed of which courses they are eligible to assist—Immersion, ES1, and/or ES2. New EALC members are added to a special EA-only discussion group for communication and collaboration (coming soon) and will be included in the list of EAs invited to assist in upcoming courses. To remain in the program, EAs must accept at least one offer per year, either 1 Immersion or 1 Skills module every 12 months.
Attend course-specific EA meetings, typically scheduled before, during, or after training sessions, sometimes over lunch. Uphold the ethical guidelines and ethos of the AEDP® Institute both during training and in any contact with students outside of class. Maintain professional boundaries and communication while supporting the curriculum and approach of the training. Assist in creating a safe, regulated, and supportive environment that fosters student learning and monitors group and interpersonal dynamics. Always adhere to the AEDP® Institute’s Dual Relationship Policy.
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