1) CPT
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED POETRY THERAPIST (CPT)

Bachelor's Degree and appropriate knowledge of psychology and literature

1. Facilitating Group, Individual or
Family Sessions of Poetry Therapy 120 hours
2. Supervision 60 hours
3. Didactic Study of Poetry Therapy 200 hours
4. Peer Experience in Poetry Therapy 60 hours
TOTAL 440 hours

In addition to fulfilling these hours of training with appropriate supervision by a Mentor/Supervisor, the applicant must also meet personal qualifications.

2) RPT
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTERED POETRY THERAPIST (RPT)

Master's Degree or higher in a Clinical Field and appropriate knowledge of psychology and literature

1. Facilitating Group, Individual or
Family Sessions of Poetry Therapy 300 hours
2. Supervision 100 hours
3. Didactic Study of Poetry Therapy 250 hours
4. Peer Experience in Poetry Therapy 60 hours
5. Institutional Experience 165 hours**
6. Other Meritorious Learning 100 hours**
TOTAL 975 hours

** Requirement waived for applicants with a Ph.D. in a clinical field or a medical degree.

In addition to fulfilling these hours of training with appropriate supervision by a Mentor/Supervisor, the applicant must also meet personal qualifications.