Career Details

Certified Poetry Therapist

Description

The CPT is trained to facilitate groups and work with individuals in developmental settings such as schools, libraries, recreational facilities and similar growth and development oriented organizations. The CPT may also work in a mental health setting as an adjunct therapist in cooperation with a primary therapist. In clinical settings, the CPT works under the clinical supervision of an RPT or other qualified mental health professionals.

Certifying Organization

International Federation for Biblio/Poetry Therapy

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? No

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Registered Poetry Therapist

Certifying Organization

International Federation for Biblio/Poetry Therapy

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Certified Applied Poetry Facilitator

Certifying Organization

International Federation for Biblio/Poetry Therapy

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist

Certifying Organization

American Dance Therapy Association

Type

B - Advanced

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