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Existential Psychology
Methodology standards
Existential Psychology.
The IAPCCT existential standard describes competent existential practice, working with the givens of existence and the search for meaning. It is a legitimate school with a lighter empirical base than the behavioural therapies.
Meaning
Freedom & responsibility
Isolation
Mortality
Authenticity
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Associate Practitioner
Indicative training: 30–60 hrs · Assessment: Attendance & understanding
The existential givens and the search for meaning
Authenticity and responsibility
A phenomenological, present stance
Ethical practice
P
Practitioner
Indicative training: 120+ hrs · Assessment: Skills demonstration
Working with death, freedom, isolation and meaninglessness
Presence and the encounter
A phenomenological, non-imposing stance
Boundaries and self-awareness
MP
Master Practitioner
Indicative training: 120+ hrs + 15 hrs supervision · Assessment: Assessed practice & supervision
Complex existential concerns
Working with meaning in adversity
Integration with other approaches
Supervision of practice
T
Trainer
Indicative training: 120+ hrs + 15 hrs supervision · Assessment: Supervised delivery & evaluation
Train practitioners
Mentor developing practitioners
Assess competence
Programme quality
MT
Master Trainer
Indicative training: 3+ yrs post-Trainer · Assessment: Board & peer review
Certify trainers
Quality assurance
Curriculum and standards
Contribution to the field
Indicative requirements for guidance. Exact hours and assessment are confirmed by the certifying institute and the IAPCCT Standards Framework.
Train or accredit in Existential Psychology.
Membership, credentials and accreditation all map to this standard.
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