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BASIC TRAINING PROGRAM

BECOME AN INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPIST

We provide you with a training program in integrative psychotherapy national certificate from the College of Psychologists in Romania according to Notice no RF-II-OT-29 from 26.06.2007 and European of European Association of Integrative Psychotherapy (EAIP) since 2013 so you can obtain:

  • The certificate of free practice as a psychologist – psychotherapist under supervision after 2 years
  • The certificate of free practice as a psychologist – AUTONOMOUS psychotherapist
  • The European Certificate of Integrative Psychotherapist after completing the 4-year training program, consisting of 2 years of basic training and 2 years of supervision
Discover the advantages of the Romanian Association of Integrative Psychotherapy (A.R.P.I.)!

 
✅Experience and recognition: With over 17 years of experience and over 2000 graduates practicing psychotherapy in Romania and Europe, A.R.P.I. is a renowned institution recognized in the field of professional training.


✅National and European accreditation: We are the FIRST training school in integrative psychotherapy in Romania accredited and recognized by the College of Psychologists in Romania (C.P.R.) and the European Association of Integrative Psychotherapy (E.A.I.P.).


✅Applied practical techniques: At A.R.P.I., you learn experientially, practical techniques of integrative psychotherapy from the very first module. Thus, you will acquire the necessary skills to achieve effective results in your practice as a psychotherapist.


✅International expertise: You benefit from the clinical experience of our team of Romanian-British trainers and psychotherapists, who bring a diverse perspective and a rich arsenal of intervention techniques from clinical practice used in personal practices.


✅Opportunity for professional development: Upon completion of the training, you will obtain the Certificate of Free Practice in the profession of Integrative Psychotherapist, recognized by the College of Psychologists in Romania. This will allow you to open your own practice and start a successful career in psychotherapy.


✅European certification: After 4 years of training – 2 years of basic training and 2 years of supervision – you have the opportunity to obtain the European Certificate of Integrative Psychotherapist, issued by the European Association of Integrative Psychotherapy (E.A.I.P.) and you can practice integrative psychotherapy in countries like Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, etc.


Trainers: Dr. Gina Chiriac, MA Joanna Hewitt-Evans, MA Joanna Kato, Dr. Ioan Andronic, Dr. Coralina Chiriac, Dr. Dana Porumbu, Dr. Eugen Avram, Psych. Adrian Beu, Psych. Stefan Cepoi, Psych. Carmen Clenciu, Psych. Erna Constantin, Psych. Beatrice Levitchi, Psych. Andreea Neagu, Dr. Elisabeta Nita, Psych. Aurora Popescu, Psych. Simona Preda, Dr. Armand Veleanovici

 







BASIC LIVE TRAINING PROGRAM

An optimal training program for graduates who wish to develop their professional career and obtain the Integrative Psychotherapist certification.

 







INTENSIVE BASIC LIVE TRAINING PROGRAM

An optimal training program for individuals with a busy schedule, who wish to develop their professional career, in an efficient and intensive manner: 4 weekends and 2 weeks in a year.

 

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HYBRID BASIC TRAINING PROGRAM (ONLINE & LIVE)

A training program that can be completed and accessed from anywhere in the world, optimal for all graduates from across the country and abroad, who wish to develop their professional career.

 

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NEUROPSY BASIC TRAINING PROGRAM (ONLINE & LIVE)

A training program adapted to the latest discoveries in the field of neuroscience and neuropsychology, completed 80% online, in an efficient and intensive manner.

 

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Basic training in child and adolescent psychotherapy – intensive (IESTCA)

An optimal training program for graduates who wish to become psychotherapists for children and adolescents, through the study of techniques and practical methods of working in child psychotherapy.

 

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WHAT IS BASIC TRAINING IN INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY?

Basic training is a professional training program for those who wish to practice the profession of integrative psychotherapist.

Every licensed psychotherapist in Romania has training in a specific form of psychotherapy.

National legislation regulating the profession of psychotherapist (Psychologist Law – 213/2004) stipulates the obligation to undergo training in a specific psychotherapeutic approach in order to practice.

Additionally, the personal development stage (150 hours) required for completing the basic training is part of the ARPI offer and is undertaken concurrently with the theoretical training courses.

In personal development, a stage that precedes basic training, students from the universities mentioned in Law 213/2014 can enroll, according to the College of Psychologists in Romania. Personal development is a mandatory stage. Graduates of the aforementioned faculties can enroll in basic training only after obtaining their degree.

The ARPI training program is accredited by the College of Psychologists in Romania, is conducted under the auspices of the European Association of Psychotherapy and is in accordance with the training standards of E.A.I.P. (European Association of Integrative Psychotherapy).

Romanian legislation in force stipulates that access to the profession of psychotherapist at the supervised level is only possible after a minimum of two years from the year of obtaining the license in the fields agreed upon by law 213/2004. 

ARPI graduates can practice integrative psychotherapy in Europe!

Since ARPI is a full member of EAIP and the training programs are accredited at the European level, our students can apply for the European Certificate of Integrative Psychotherapist issued by the European Association of Integrative Psychotherapy after completing the 2-year basic training program and 2 years of supervision.

WHO IS IT ADDRESSED TO?

The basic training program is aimed at all those who wish to become integrative psychotherapists.

According to the law, the following categories can undergo training in psychotherapy and subsequently practice as accredited psychotherapists by the College of Psychologists:

  • Graduates in psychology
  • Holders of a bachelor's degree equivalent to: philosophy, philosophy-history, or in the field of social-human sciences (graduates up to the year 1990)
  • Graduates in psychosociology, special psychopedagogy, and psychology under the conditions of double specialization (starting from the year 1991)
  • Graduates in general medicine, social work, philosophy, pedagogy, and theology
STRUCTURE OF THE BASIC TRAINING COURSES

The basic theoretical training is carried out over a 500 hours and has the following OBJECTIVES:

  • Acquisition of basic theoretical formative knowledge through the study of psychotherapy techniques
  • Applications performed practically for acquiring the necessary skills in psychotherapeutic practice
  • Mastering the concepts of ethics and deontology, and the legislative aspects necessary for psychotherapeutic practice.

The personal development stage of 150 hours required for completing the basic training, is part of the ARPI offer and is undertaken concurrently with the theoretical training courses.

WHAT DEGREES DO YOU OBTAIN?

Our graduates, depending on the training program they choose, obtain:

  • Certificate of free practice in integrative psychotherapy
  • European Certificate of Integrative Psychotherapist


REGISTRATION AND ADMISSION

Admission is based on the registration file and the interview that will take place after sending the personal file via email to the secretariat.

The registration file will include the following documents:

  • registration request (requested via email to the ARPI secretariat)
  • copy of the identity card;
  • copy of the birth certificate;
  • copy of the bachelor's degree or certificate from the faculty;
  • CV;
  • copy of documents certifying participation in other training in psychotherapy, personal development groups (if you have participated in other courses/training);
  • 2 ID photos.

The interview will take place after the submission of the registration file, and the exact date and time will be communicated to each eligible participant.

During the interview, the following are pursued:

– the ability to relate to oneself, to others, and to the group

– self-esteem and self-confidence

– the capacity for attention, analysis, and synthesis specific to the practice of the psychotherapist profession

– the degree of empathy and social intelligence

– the motivation to become a psychotherapist

– the degree of mental health

– communication and active listening skills

– level of personal development

In preparation for the admission interview, you may consider the following points:

  • details regarding your educational background up to now
  • the motivation for enrolling in the ARPI training program
  • what expectations you have from the psychotherapy training within ARPI
  • what objectives you pursue in the process of training in integrative psychotherapy
  • your most significant successes and failures
  • the emotional difficulties you are facing or have faced in the past
  • any psychological or psychopathological issues for which you have received treatment or for which you have been hospitalized
  • the motivation for wanting to train as an integrative psychotherapist
  • qualities, traits, concerns that you have and that you consider useful for your therapeutic training process,
  • what books or video materials related to the subject of psychotherapy you particularly enjoyed
  • what “being a psychotherapist” means to you, how you imagine working as a therapist after completing your training.