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Certification

Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

Certification Description
A certified applied poetry facilitator brings to training a unique background, blending love and knowledge of literature and writing with an understanding of basic psychology and group dynamics. Although the CAPF's training is geared to working with healthy populations, the CAPF must be able to recognize the difference between "normalcy" and pathology, and must be able to determine when a distressed individual needs to be referred to a mental health professional.

Certifying Organization
International Federation for Biblio/Poetry Therapy
http://ifbpt.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Applied Poetry Facilitator Website

Certification 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
http://ifbpt.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Poetry Therapist Website

Certification 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
http://ifbpt.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Registered Poetry Therapist Website

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