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Certified Relationship Specialist, CRS Application

Please complete the application below to apply for the CRS designation. All submitted applications are reviewed and verified. Applicants must be current APA members to be eligible.

After submitting this application, you must forward a copy of your current résumé/vitaé, a copy of your professional license(s), and a copy of any supporting documentation by fax or mail to APA. Please refer to the confirmation page after this application for fax and mail information.

The only field below that is required is the highest degree earned. If you find any other fields that do not apply, please leave them blank.

Certified Relationship Specialist, CRS

$295	CRS Designation Certification Fee The certification fee is one-time only. The CRS designation is valid for the duration of your membership with APA.

To earn the Certified Relationship Specialist, CRS, designation you must reach 125 points based on education, experience, knowledge, skill, and training.

Education

Points are awarded for the highest degree only. Applicants must have a minimum of a master’s degree. Degrees must be in a psychotherapy-related field from a regionally-accredited institution. You may be asked to provide supporting documentation.

Select your highest degree earned: (Required)

Experience

Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years professional experience in relationship therapy.

Individual Therapy: 10 points per year Enter number of years of experience in this field.	10 x
Marital/Family/Couples Therapy: 10 points per year Enter number of years of experience in this field.	10 x
Child/Adolescent Therapy: 10 points per year Enter number of years of experience in this field.	10 x
Group Therapy: 10 points per year Enter number of years of experience in this field.	10 x
Mediation: 10 points per year Enter number of years of experience in this field.	10 x
Consulting/Coaching: 10 points per year Enter number of years of experience in this field.	10 x
Other Relationship-Related Experience: 5 points per year Enter number of years of experience in this field.	5 x
Several fields interface directly with relationships such as social work, psychology, psychiatry, law enforcement, communications, etc. Please provide any information pertaining to relationship-related work and activities including positions held, description of service, etc.
Specify how many points you believe should be awarded based on this information.

Knowledge

Documentation may be required at a later date to support point consideration.

Published Books: 25 points per book Enter number of published books you have authored, co-authored, or edited on relationships or related topics.	25 x
Published Professional Articles: 15 points per article Enter number of published professional articles you have authored or co-authored on relationships or related topics.	15 x
Papers on Relationships: 10 points per paper Enter number of papers on relationships you have presented at a professional meeting.	10 x
Workshops: 15 points per workshop Enter number of workshops you have taught on relationships or related topics.	15 x
Panels: 15 points per panel Enter number of panels you have served on regarding relationships and related topics.	15 x

Skill

Documentation may be required at a later date to support point consideration.

Professional License and Certification: 15 points each Enter number of professional licenses, certifications, and Diplomate status designations you have received.	15 x
Fellow Status: 20 points each Enter number of Fellow status designations you have received.	20 x
Awards and Honors : 20 points each Enter number of significant awards or honors that you received in the area of relationships.	20 x

Training

Please provide details of the session or a copy of conference materials.

Conference and Specialized Training: 10 points each
Enter number of conferences, specialized training courses, or seminars you have attended on relationships or related topics.

10 x

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