Applicants for Accredited Membership of the AASP must provide the following information‚ preferably typed (double-spaced). Please send FIVE (5) copies of your application to the Coordinator, AASP Membership Committee at the address below, along with a cheque for the non-refundable application fee of $150, made payable to the AASP. Your application cannot be considered until payment is received.
The application must contain the following information:
1. NAME, address, age, date of birth, telephone number, small photo (recent).
2. Summary of formal EDUCATION. Please include photocopies of original documents substantiating any degrees or diplomas.
3. EMPLOYMENT history, both paid and voluntary. Give details of any counselling, psychotherapy or somatic work experience.
4. Give details of TRAINING in counselling, psychotherapy and somatic work. Please provide dates, number of hours, trainers, accrediting bodies, and your theoretical orientation.
5. Provide details of your SUPERVISION in counselling, psychotherapy and/or somatic work. Include dates, number of hours, with whom, theoretical orientation, and whether group or individual.
6. Provide details of personal PSYCHOTHERAPY, including dates, number of hours, with whom, theoretical orientation, and whether group or individual.
7. Provide details of your PRACTISE in somatic psychotherapy. Please include: how long you have been practicing, how many clients you see per week and what is the frequency and duration of your work with clients.
8. Describe the THEORETICAL ORIENTATION or your work, including how somatic and psychodynamic/psychoanalytic knowledge informs your work, and any other details you feel are relevant to your practice as a psychotherapist. (Not more than 1000 words).
9. Please provide a CASE STUDY of a client you have seen for at least 12 months on a weekly basis. Include in your discussion: relevant life history of your client, how you worked with the client and the emergence of the relational dynamics (using concepts of transference/counter-transference, intersubjectivity theory and/or dynamic systems theory). (Not more than 1500 words).
10. If not previously covered in your application, list some of the PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC LITERATURE which has been most influential in the development of your thinking and practice as a somatic psychotherapist.
11. Discuss briefly what you consider has strengthened your capacities and practice as a psychotherapist, and what, if anything, has been detrimental.
12. Please indicate in your application that you have read and understand that "The Code of Ethical Conduct" is binding on all members and associate members. Please confirm that no ethical complaints have been substantiated against you and that you are not currently under investigation in regard to an ethical complaint.
13. Please provide the names of at least three (3) REFEREES who are willing to comment on your competency as a somatic psychotherapist, eg. colleagues, supervisors, trainers, or peers with whom you shared supervision.
14. Attach signed STATEMENTS from the individuals or institutions concerned, to verify therapy, supervision and training. If such statements cannot be obtained, please submit a statutory declaration stating the hours and experience claimed, and the reasons these could not be verified.
15. An INTERVIEW will be arranged with representatives from the Accreditation Committee. You can expect the interview to include discussion of:
Please send your application to:
Ronit Bichler
Coordinator, AASP Accreditation Committee
6/21 Toolambool Road
CARNEGIE VIC 3163
Further information regarding the Application Process: 0413 412 770
eMail: ronitbr@optusnet.com.au