Federally recognized psychotherapist - what comes next?
How can you train to become a federally recognized psychotherapist?
A federally recognized psychotherapist must also continuously expand their knowledge in order to meet current scientific standards and legal requirements. According to the Psychology Act (PsyG), they are obliged to undergo regular further training. The opportunities for continuing education, further training are diverse and range from practical courses to academic programs.
Typical offers for continuing education, further training as a federally recognized psychotherapist include:
- Courses and conferences of further education institutions, professional associations, clinics or universities that specialize in certain psychotherapeutic methods.
- Postgraduate courses at Universities of Applied Sciences or universities that provide in-depth specialist knowledge in psychotherapy and offer scientifically sound content.
- Interdisciplinary seminars on current topics such as diagnostics, new therapeutic approaches or ethical issues in everyday therapeutic practice.
Through targeted continuing education, further training, psychotherapists can not only expand their professional competence, but also modernize their practice, ensure therapeutic quality and improve their career opportunities. Regular further training is also a prerequisite for retaining federal recognition and providing patients with a high level of professional care.
