TRAINING PROGRAM POLICIES
APPLICATION
The application deadline for one-year training programs is August 1st. Early application is encouraged, as qualified applicants will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis, and space is limited. Late applications may be considered as space allows.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All mental health professionals and graduate students in mental health-related fields may apply for admission to IPI Metro training programs. All applicants for certificate training programs will be interviewed to evaluate their professional experience and credentials, as well as their readiness for advanced training.
STUDENT EVALUATIONS
Student performance and progress will be evaluated in an ongoing way by a faculty committee, with input from classroom instructors and group and individual supervisors. Students will receive feedback on their participation in May. A student may be dismissed from the program, or their certificate of completion withheld, should his or her performance be judged unsatisfactory or unethical.
CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION
Any student who satisfactorily completes a training program will receive a Certificate of Completion and (if desired) a certificate verifying continuing education credit in the relevant jurisdiction and discipline.
ATTENDANCE
Regular and punctual attendance of classes is crucial to individual and group learning, as well as to accurate calculation of continuing education credits. Attendance will be taken at all classes. If a student must miss a class, he or she is expected to notify the instructor in advance. Any student who misses a class will be required to submit a brief “Response Paper” covering the readings for the missed class. A Certificate of Completion will not be granted to any student who misses more than 20% of the total number of classes in one academic year, although students may be offered the opportunity to “make-up” missed classes by attending other IPI Metro or IPI continuing education events. The students who will not qualify for graduation due to missed classes may, continue to audit the program at the discretion of the program chair.
Cancellation Policy
Refunds will be made for written cancellations received in advance of the opening day of a conference or program, less the application fee which is retained to cover administrative costs. IPI reserves the right to cancel conferences or programs in the case of insufficient registration or other unforeseeable circumstance. In the event of cancellation, registrants will be notified and all registration fees refunded in full. IPI accepts no liability for fees paid for participant travel or accommodation or any further liability to students, faculty or guest speakers.
GRADUATE STUDENT DISCOUNTS
Students who are enrolled in full-time graduate study are eligible to attend IPI National weekend conferences at the discounted rate of $200, and IPI Metro Master Teacher Series Friday video seminars at the discounted rate of $30 per seminar.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
The International Psychotherapy Institute (IPI) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. IPI maintains responsibility for the program and its content. IPI is recognized by the National Board of Certified Counselors to offer continuing education for counselors (provider #6017). We adhere to NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines. Application will be made on a per program basis to provide continuing education for social workers. IPI is a California Board of Behavioral Sciences approved continuing education provider for MFCC and LCSW licensure (approval #PCE 1508).