Who can apply?
HEART certification is designed for individuals with advanced education in counselling and psychotherapy. Applicants must have a counselling or psychology related university degree. This includes disciplines such as: clinical psychology, counselling psychology, marriage and family therapy, clinical social work, and other counselling specializations.
Graduate students in a mental health degree may also apply. Students’ applications will be carefully reviewed by the faculty to ensure the applicant holds enough knowledge and practice to partake in this specialized training, and an interview might be required for admission.
Requirements for Certification Level 2 are:
Attendance and completion of a 10-week online course.
Complete all lectures either live or on your own time.
80% live attendance is required for the online practice lectures only.
Provide a final video recording (to be completed in class during the practice lectures in HEART Level 2).
Provide a process journal that will be completed sequentially throughout the training.
Complete 3 hours of clinical supervision.