POETRY THERAPY TRAINING
Dr. Medrano offers residence and long-distance training in poetry/bibliotherapy to individuals interested in either therapeutic use of writing or use of writing as a tool to advance growth and development.
Training Options
Residence Training: for individuals who can attend monthly study groups in Connecticut. These monthly study groups lead to certification or registration in poetry/bibliotherapy therapy.
Long-Distant training: for international or national individuals who cannot attend residence training in Connecticut. These option offers a variety of modes to fulfill certification or registration in poetry/bibliotherapy.
Consultation and booster training: Designed for individuals who might need to attend peer groups and seminars to fulfill certification requirements. Also, one-to-one consultations for individuals who are not working towards certification or registration but want to deepen their knowledge of poetry/bibliotherapy use and implementation.
How do i get certified in Poetry/Bibliotherapy?
Certified Applied Poetry Facilitator (CAPF):
If you are interested in certification in poetry/bibliotherapy to work with developmental populations, and have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education/psychology or related field, you will need to complete 440 hours of work with developmental populations for the CAPF (Certified Applied Poetry Facilitator) designation.
Registered Poetry Therapist (RPT):
If you are seeking training for Registration in Poetry/Bibliotherapy to work with clinical populations, we will need a minimum of a master’s degree or higher education in the mental health field or as an M.D., appropriate licensure, and core competencies in psychology, literature and professional practice. A minimum 975 hours of study is required.
Training is divided into four work modes for all trainees:
- Facilitation of peer group led by the mentor/supervisor
- Facilitation of peer group by trainees in rotation
- Review of therapeutic material and techniques
- Group Supervision
What is the financial cost of the training?
RESIDENCE CAPF OPTION
Tuition Fee-
per year when distributed over 2 years
RESIDENCE CAPF OPTION
Tuition Fee-
per year when distributed over 3 years
CAPF RESIDENCE includes 2 years of attendance at peer group (September/October- June), a 4 day seminar: LIFE IS POETRY: INTRODUCTION, OVERVIEW AND IMPLEMENTATION OF POETRY THERAPY. Includes, 42 hours of one-to-one supervision, and 18 hours of group supervision.
RESIDENCE PTR Program
RESIDENCE PTR Program
Tuition Fee-
per year when distributed over 2 years
RESIDENCE PTR Program
Tuition Fee-
per year when distributed over 3 years
Residence PTR includes 2 years of attendance at peer group (September/October- June), a 4 day seminar: LIFE IS POETRY: INTRODUCTION, OVERVIEW AND IMPLEMENTATION OF POETRY THERAPY, a 5 day intensive with Dr. Shery Reiter: The Cape Cod Writing Retreat, 26 hours of group supervision and 74 hours of one-to-one supervision.
LONG-DISTANT TRAINING
This program is for you if you can:
- Attend a seminar once a year for at least two years,
- Facilitation of peer group by trainees in rotation
- Commit to one hour of supervision twice a month via phone.
Long distance learners, both CAPF and PTR candidates, are required to attend a four day seminar:
LIFE IS POETRY: INTRODUCTION, OVERVIEW AND IMPLEMENTATION OF POETRY THERAPY with Dr. Medrano in Connecticut or a five day intensive with Dr. Shery Reiter:http://www.thecreativerightingcenter.com.
These two seminars will provide approximately 45 peer group hours. Long distance learners, both the CAPF and the PTR, will supplement their peer group hours by either attending a mentor-approved seminar of their choice and/or attending NAPT Conferences..
Long-Distance CAPF Program:
Tuition Fee-
per year when distributed over 2 years
Long-Distance CAPF Program
Tuition Fee-
per year when distributed over 3 years
The program for the long distance CAPF includes two seminars, 8 hours of group supervision and 52 hours of one-to-one supervision.
Long Distance PTR Program
The program for the Long Distance PTR includes two seminars, 8 hours of group supervision and 92 hours of individual supervision.
Need more information?
Please call 203-491-1652 or email me palabracenter@aol.com