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Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

More and more countries and organizations expect from different professions (medical doctors, psychotherapists, teachers etc.) an ongoing process of developing, maintaining, and documenting one´s professional skills, knowledge, and development. After long preparation, there will be a from September 2024 on a CPD system in WAPP: Positive Psychotherapists and PPT Trainers have to update and develop their knowledge and skills continuously. This commitment demonstrates and ensures professional competence, high standards, good quality service, and accountability for the public.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is mandatory for re-registration as a Positive Psychotherapist and for holders of Basic and Master Trainer certificates.

CPD Guidelines [English]
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CPD Guidelines in different languages (not revised machine translation. English is a main reference document):

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Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is mandatory for re-registration as a Positive Psychotherapist and for holders of Basic and Master Trainer certificates within the World Association for Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy (WAPP). It ensures that professionals continue developing their skills, updating their knowledge, and adhering to high psychotherapy practice standards.

WAPP requires CPD in compliance with the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP). According to the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP), CPD is a fundamental aspect of professional practice that upholds quality standards, ethical competence, and ongoing self-reflection. It encompasses structured and self-directed learning activities contributing to professional excellence and lifelong learning.

The first CPD reporting period is September 2024–August2029. You may add your CPD credits as they are completed, but the first official reporting will be reviewed and counted at the end of this period.

CPD Requirements

  • Continuous Professional Development is mandatory for all full members of WAPP
  • Psychotherapists: Required to complete 250 CPD credits over five years (50 credits per year).
  • Trainers (Basic and Master): Required to complete 350 CPD credits over five years (250 CPD credits for psychotherapy + an additional 100 CPD credits for trainer activities).
  • Not more than 30% of total CPD credits can be accumulated from a single activity category.
  • The first CPD reporting period started in September 2024 and will end in August 2029.
  • CPD credits can be added at any time throughout the five years.
  • All CPD activities must be recorded in the WAPP CPD Activity Log and submitted via the WAPP Membership Portal.
  • Associate members (Basic Consultants) and Supportive members are not required to complete CPD credits.

Reporting and Submission Process

  • Where to report: CPD credits must be logged via the WAPP Member Portal (https://wapp.member365.org/).
  • How to report: See the video guide: YouTube  Please use English to submit your activities, if needed use an online translation tool.
  • Deadline: CPD reports must be submitted every five years by the end of the reporting period.
  • Ongoing Submission: CPD activities can be recorded and submitted at any time during the five years.
  • Required format: Documents must be uploaded as PDF files.
  • Verification: All activities must be supported by appropriate documentation, such as certificates, signed logs, or publication links.
  • Audit: WAPP may conduct random audits to verify CPD submissions and ensure compliance.