Group Certification Procedure
STEP 5
Maintaining Your Certification.
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Foundational and Certified Group Theraplay Specialists are required to maintain active membership with the Theraplay Association. Learn more and renew here.
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Certified Group Theraplay Specialists must complete a CE requirement to maintain active certification every three years.
STEP 4
Full Certification.
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8 supervised group sessions and 16 unsupervised group sessions* (all sessions must be held in person). 8th session submitted is considered your final review and is sent to TTI. Certification requires recommendation of supervisor.
STEP 3
Complete Foundational Group Theraplay Specialist requirements.
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Total of 8 supervised group sessions and 16 unsupervised group sessions* (all sessions must be in-person). 8th session submitted is considered your Intermediate review and is sent to TTI. Certification requires recommendation of supervisor.
STEP 2
Apply to Practicum.
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Submit application fee, copy of practicum attestation, license, resume or vita, proof of professional liability insurance and permission from supervisor. Case materials are sent to your supervisor – we will assign one if you have not made prior arrangements.
STEP 1
Complete a Group Theraplay training.
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Complete Group Theraplay, Sunshine Circles, or Level One Theraplay & MIM and one day Group Theraplay training.
Pricing
The figures below are for illustration at an hourly supervision rate of $135 AUD and at exchange rates on May 15, 2023.
