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MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION
ASTA is a thriving and progressive organisation which
has standards of excellence and quality of service as its very cornerstone.
The Association has an ongoing commitment to professional self-development, and all members are required to continually update and refine their clinical skills through the aid of meetings, seminars, discussion groups, workshops and appropriate training programs.
Preliminary Criteria for All Levels of Membership
For a person to be eligible for membership, s/he must :
- Provide detailed information about his/her training, previous work history and background, as well as sign the ASTA Code of Ethics.
- Complete a Psychological Assessment
- Sit for a membership eligibility interview with an ASTA interview panel.
Affiliate Membership
To be ratified as an Affiliate member, the applicant must:
Associate Membership
To upgrade to Associate member status, an applicant must:
- Participate in the CFP.
- Be a graduate of the following ASTA Accredited Schools:
- International Centre for Subconscious-mind Training
and Research (ICSTR) QLD (for students enrolled in
1998 and after)
Criterion: Graduate Statement of Proficiency in P.S.H. Therapy
- Brice-Wright School of Professional Hypnotherapy
(for NSW students enrolled in 1997 or prior) in conjunction with
the International Centre for Subconscious-mind Training
and Research (ICSTR) NSW
Criterion: Diploma of Professional P.S.H. Therapy
- International Centre for Subconscious-mind Training
and Research (ICSTR) NSW (for country and interstate
students enrolled in 1997 or prior)
Criterion: Diploma of Professional P.S.H. Therapy
An Associate member may advertise externally as a "P.S.H. Therapist", but not as a "Registered" therapist until Full membership is attained.
Full Membership
To upgrade to Full membership status, an applicant must:
- Complete the requisite number of client sessions (hours) and written requirements.
- Align themselves with a mentor and work under supervision for a period of no less than 12 months.
Only a Full member of ASTA is a "Registered P.S.H. Therapist" and can use the acronym "MASTA" after his/her name. Full members receive a Certificate of Membership which is issued every year and should be displayed to clients as proof of membership status.
Ongoing Registration as a Full Member
- Registration occurs on an annual basis.
- To maintain Full membership status, a therapist must participate in the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program.
Other Membership Criteria
ASTA will accept P.S.H. therapists who have completed their training elsewhere, provided they meet all membership criteria and can demonstrate a sound understanding and working knowledge of
current P.S.H. principles, protocol and clinical practices. Membership will be considered on a case by case basis and enquiries should be directed to the Membership Officer.
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