The Certified Relationship Specialist

As our ever-changing world becomes smaller, the relationships we cultivate with one another become more and more important. The Certified Relationship Specialist, CRS certification is a unique program that advances willing individuals into professionals who will transcend all areas of relationships. Whether you are a psychologist, teacher, coworker, mentor, or friend, the Certified Relationship Specialist, CRS designation will equip you with the necessary tools to create and maintain healthy, rewarding relationships.

The CRS program is a one-of-a-kind certification that affords those from all walks of life the opportunity to experience the universal field of relationships. As human beings, helping others repair broken relationships is among the most rewarding experiences we may have. By simply lending a hand to a stranger or helping to resolve a conflict with a coworker, the CRS certification assists in preparing individuals with the skills to make a positive difference in their connections with others.

How will this help my career?

Helping others with relationships requires a high level of dedication to communication, compassion, and an ongoing drive to build greater skills. Obtaining the CRS certification places you in a class of individuals dedicated to seeking the tools to help solve a myriad of relationship problems within their own lives and in the lives of those around them.

How do I become certified?

There are currently three ways to become a Certified Relationship Specialist.

1. Grandfathering Period
• Be a member of the American Psychotherapy Association.
• Have a bachelor’s degree OR a minimum of 5 years of experience in a counseling related role.
• Score a minimum of 125 points on the CRS application based on education, experience, and skills.
2. Reciprocity
• Reciprocity will be offered to those applicants who are licensed in a counseling field.
3. Completion of four modules of course work
• Coursework involves one mandatory module in counseling ethics and three additional modules of your choice from our approved CRS course catalog.
• Cultural Diversity Among Couples
• Self-Mutilating Children and Adolescents
• Extended Family Dynamics
• Meditation
• Community Counseling
• And many more!

Want to learn more about becoming a Certified Relationship Specialist?
To learn more about what it takes to become a Certified Relationship Specialist, call APA toll free at (800) 205-9165, or send an e-mail inquiry.

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