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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, and sign the ASTA Code of Ethics. ● Sit for a membership eligibility interview with an ASTA interview panel. ● Affiliate Membership To be ratified as an Affiliate member, the applicant must: ● Currently be enrolled in either of the following ASTA accredited schools: International Centre for Subconscious-mind Training and Research (QLD) or, International Centre for Subconscious-mind Training and Research (Aust) ● Associate Membership To upgrade to Associate member status, an applicant must: ● Participate in the CFP program. [See details on the About Research page] ● Have completed the appropriate module of an ASTA accredited school. An Associate member may advertise externally as a "P.S.H. Therapist", but not as a "Registered P.S.H. 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. ● Have been aligned with an approved mentor and worked under supervision for a period of no less than 12 months. ● Have successfully graduated from an ASTA accredited training program. 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 their membership status. ● Ongoing Registration as a Full Member ● Registration occurs on an annual basis. ● To maintain Full membership status, a therapist must participate in our 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 practice. Membership will be considered on a case by case basis and enquiries should be directed to the Membership Officer. |
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