Society for Coaching Psychology Launches 2nd Stage of International Accreditation/Certification

(SANEPR.com) May 11, 2009 -- UK (SANEPR) May, 5th, 2009

Stage Two is a portfolio system, offered to graduate members of the Society (GradMSCP), which enables them to progress towards becoming a full member of the Society by building up a portfolio of coaching psychology learning and competencies. They will then be able to work towards accredited membership status. As part of this route graduate members will need to provide evidence of a minimum of 3 years (or pro rata) Initial Professional Development (IPD) at a graduate level to achieve full member status, the majority of which is to be specifically related to coaching psychology. A mandatory requirement of this portfolio system toward accreditation/certification is also the submission of an annual ‘Learning Reflections Log’ for each year.

Honorary Vice Presidents of the Society for Coaching Psychology include leading experts in psychology based in Australia, Canada, China, Denmark, Korea, New Zealand, Portugal, United Kingdom, USA and Sweden.

Based in the UK, Prof Stephen Palmer said “The launch of this portfolio system for graduate members of the Society for Coaching Psychology is an important international development for the accreditation and certification of coaching psychologists. The Society is to be congratulated for giving graduates a clear pathway towards recognition".

From the US, Dr Patrick Williams commented “The accreditation/certification process of SCP is top notch and reflects the degree of professionalism and competency expected of the applicants they wish to attract”. He continued “Coaching Psychology is the platform from which all coaching arises and coaches with a psychology education can rest assured they are being recognized for high quality accomplishment and will be part of a very prestigious body”.

Dr Suzy Green, an Honorary Vice President of the Society based in Australia said “The provision of an accreditation/certification process for Graduate Members wishing to progress to full Member of the Society is a much-needed pathway for those wishing to further their professional education, training and career in a growth-sector such as Coaching Psychology. It provides an aim and the associated inspiration to join a rapidly growing group of professionals world-wide”.

Further information about the activities of the Society for Coaching Psychology and how to become a member are available at: www.societyforcoachingpsychology.net