Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who can apply for this program?
A. We accept board licensed professionals within the mental health field to go through this program. Examples of qualified candidates include: clinical social workers, educational counselors, marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, pastoral counselors, psychiatrists and psychologists.
Q. Will I have a lot of homework?
A. No. We understand that most of our participants are holding down full-time practices while going through our certificate program. There is no homework and no ‘studying.’ We simply require approximately 2.5 hours a week for one year.
Q. Will I be required to purchase books or do additional reading? A. No. Students will not be required to purchase additional reading materials. There are instances, however, where Dr. Patricia Gianotti does use her books as supplementary texts in the year-long program. Excerpts are provided to students at no additional cost, and participants will be apprised of this information prior to class enrollment. For any program offered through the Institute for Advanced Psychotherapy at Loyola University Chicago, students are always given the option not to purchase any text, as the handout material provided for each seminar and/or webinar will be sufficient to complete and ensure participant knowledge base.
Q. Will I have to spend a lot of time away from my practice?
A. No. The majority of the program can be completed within the convenience of your own home or office. We only recommend travel* to Loyola University Chicago, for three days at a time, three times a year (October, April and the following October). *SEE TWO QUESTIONS DOWN.
Q. Where will I stay during the three residencies in Chicago?
A. Loyola University Chicago has a 'Water Tower Campus' that is located in the heart of the city, just next to Chicago's famous "Magnificent Mile." The campus is just a short walk from architectural landmarks such as the John Hancock Center, the Tribune Tower and the Wrigley Building. Holy Name Cathedral and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago are also nearby. Shared 'apartments' run approximately $100 per night. You are also welcome to arrange for your own accommodations elsewhere in the city.
Q. Is this training designed more for newer clinicians or the most experienced therapists?
A. Both. The program builds on the knowledge a newer clinician may have learned in graduate school but is designed for those wanting to broaden their knowledge, go in depth in their understanding of psychotherapy and stay current on theory, neurobiological research, trauma, and techniques. For more seasoned clinicians, the program offers a comprehensive, year-long opportunity to integrate current knowledge in the field to renew their excitement and effectiveness in practicing psychotherapy. Clinicians at all levels have found the dialogue exchange that occurs with peers in professional consultation groups enriching to the learning experience.
Q. How does this program benefit me if I am already trained in EMDR or considering EMDR certification?
A. We believe our training program informs all work, including EMDR. Our "Four Quadrant Model" is the foundation upon which all other work rests. Both faculty and trainees have found their competency and dexterity with EMDR is greatly enhanced after learning and practicing techniques from the program. Clinicians’ development of a more concise understanding of the client’s inner world allows them to be more adept at focusing in on EMDR targets that provide the greatest therapeutic gains for their clients. The certificate training supports participants to develop better case conceptualization. Tools provided help sharpen the clinician’s focus through the lens of attachment biology, allowing healing for clients to occur on several levels simultaneously. The power of the therapist when treating childhood trauma/PTSD is in the attachment attunement; the "Four Quadrant Model" allows the therapist to achieve such attunement exquisitely.
Q. Will I receive continuing education hours/credits upon completing the program?
A. Yes. The Institute for Advanced Psychotherapy at Loyola University Chicago is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Institute for Advanced Psychology at Loyola University Chicago maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Q. What if I am a Social Worker seeking CE credit from NASW?
A. Social workers licensed in the state of Illinois will receive 72 hours of credit through Loyola University School of Social Work. Social Workers licensed outside of Illinois should check with their state licensing board to determine where CE credits approved by the APA and/or the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) are accepted.
Q. What if I have to miss a part of the program for a pre-planned vacation, emergency or other situation?
A. We understand that other commitments may arise during the course of the Institute's year-long program, and we will do our best to work with individuals when we are notified of such situations. If course work cannot be made up, participants will receive an adjusted number of CEUs based on actual course material covered. The only exception to this is the Residencies, which are mandatory and cannot be made up. All participants must participate in all three residencies in November, April and the following October to graduate from this program.
A. We accept board licensed professionals within the mental health field to go through this program. Examples of qualified candidates include: clinical social workers, educational counselors, marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, pastoral counselors, psychiatrists and psychologists.
Q. Will I have a lot of homework?
A. No. We understand that most of our participants are holding down full-time practices while going through our certificate program. There is no homework and no ‘studying.’ We simply require approximately 2.5 hours a week for one year.
Q. Will I be required to purchase books or do additional reading? A. No. Students will not be required to purchase additional reading materials. There are instances, however, where Dr. Patricia Gianotti does use her books as supplementary texts in the year-long program. Excerpts are provided to students at no additional cost, and participants will be apprised of this information prior to class enrollment. For any program offered through the Institute for Advanced Psychotherapy at Loyola University Chicago, students are always given the option not to purchase any text, as the handout material provided for each seminar and/or webinar will be sufficient to complete and ensure participant knowledge base.
Q. Will I have to spend a lot of time away from my practice?
A. No. The majority of the program can be completed within the convenience of your own home or office. We only recommend travel* to Loyola University Chicago, for three days at a time, three times a year (October, April and the following October). *SEE TWO QUESTIONS DOWN.
Q. Where will I stay during the three residencies in Chicago?
A. Loyola University Chicago has a 'Water Tower Campus' that is located in the heart of the city, just next to Chicago's famous "Magnificent Mile." The campus is just a short walk from architectural landmarks such as the John Hancock Center, the Tribune Tower and the Wrigley Building. Holy Name Cathedral and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago are also nearby. Shared 'apartments' run approximately $100 per night. You are also welcome to arrange for your own accommodations elsewhere in the city.
Q. Is this training designed more for newer clinicians or the most experienced therapists?
A. Both. The program builds on the knowledge a newer clinician may have learned in graduate school but is designed for those wanting to broaden their knowledge, go in depth in their understanding of psychotherapy and stay current on theory, neurobiological research, trauma, and techniques. For more seasoned clinicians, the program offers a comprehensive, year-long opportunity to integrate current knowledge in the field to renew their excitement and effectiveness in practicing psychotherapy. Clinicians at all levels have found the dialogue exchange that occurs with peers in professional consultation groups enriching to the learning experience.
Q. How does this program benefit me if I am already trained in EMDR or considering EMDR certification?
A. We believe our training program informs all work, including EMDR. Our "Four Quadrant Model" is the foundation upon which all other work rests. Both faculty and trainees have found their competency and dexterity with EMDR is greatly enhanced after learning and practicing techniques from the program. Clinicians’ development of a more concise understanding of the client’s inner world allows them to be more adept at focusing in on EMDR targets that provide the greatest therapeutic gains for their clients. The certificate training supports participants to develop better case conceptualization. Tools provided help sharpen the clinician’s focus through the lens of attachment biology, allowing healing for clients to occur on several levels simultaneously. The power of the therapist when treating childhood trauma/PTSD is in the attachment attunement; the "Four Quadrant Model" allows the therapist to achieve such attunement exquisitely.
Q. Will I receive continuing education hours/credits upon completing the program?
A. Yes. The Institute for Advanced Psychotherapy at Loyola University Chicago is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Institute for Advanced Psychology at Loyola University Chicago maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
- The certificate program is offering 72 hours of Continuing Education credits for psychologists.
Q. What if I am a Social Worker seeking CE credit from NASW?
A. Social workers licensed in the state of Illinois will receive 72 hours of credit through Loyola University School of Social Work. Social Workers licensed outside of Illinois should check with their state licensing board to determine where CE credits approved by the APA and/or the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) are accepted.
Q. What if I have to miss a part of the program for a pre-planned vacation, emergency or other situation?
A. We understand that other commitments may arise during the course of the Institute's year-long program, and we will do our best to work with individuals when we are notified of such situations. If course work cannot be made up, participants will receive an adjusted number of CEUs based on actual course material covered. The only exception to this is the Residencies, which are mandatory and cannot be made up. All participants must participate in all three residencies in November, April and the following October to graduate from this program.
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For more information about the Advanced Psychotherapy program at Loyola University Chicago, please contact us today.
The Institute for Advanced Psychotherapy at Loyola University Chicago
1032 W. Sheridan Rd. | Chicago, IL 60660
312.915.7034 | [email protected]
1032 W. Sheridan Rd. | Chicago, IL 60660
312.915.7034 | [email protected]