Full completion of the 9-month, 144-hour Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy: The Masterson Approach Theoretical Training.
Full completion of the 12-month, 192-hour Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy: The Masterson Approach Supervision Training.
Delivery of a 45-minute academic presentation on an Institute-approved theoretical topic chosen during the training process.
Submission of a final thesis. The final thesis is a written account, in the appropriate thesis format, of the case formulation, differential diagnosis, and therapy process of a case treated with the Masterson Approach for at least 6 months. After the thesis is submitted, it is presented.
Candidates found to be theoretically and clinically competent qualify as accredited Masterson Approach Therapists.
Once certified, to renew the validity of the certificate, attendance at 4 days (32 hours in total) of group supervision and two presentations is required each year.