Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist

Who is Eligible

Nationally registered, credentialed or association member professionals, including:

1. Counsellor
2. Psychologist
3. Social Worker
4. Psychotherapist
5. Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Psychotherapist
6. Play Therapist
7. Mental Health Nurse
8. Advanced Nurse Practitioner
9. Medical Doctor

A detailed listing of eligible professionals can be found here.

Training Requirements

A minimum of 12 CPD hours of training in specific shame assessment and treatment topics. Click here for details.

Pre-approved, 3rd party trainings that meet the training requirements for Certification include:

1. CSTS Certification: Eating Disorders, Addictive Eating, Body Shame and More by PESI UK - Certification Included!
2. Trauma & Shame-Informed Dual Certification: Evidence-Based, Integrated Treatment Strategies for Enhanced Recovery by PESI UK - Certification Included!

Wondering if a course meets the requirements for Certification? Submit a copy of or link to the course title, speaker, outline and learning objectives to info@evergreencertifications.com for review.

Application Process

1. Complete a qualifying training
2. Remit your initial application fee payment of 149.99 USD online
3. Upload the following documents to your account:
   1. A copy of the candidate’s professional registration, credential, or membership
   2. Evidence of completion of qualifying training, in the form of a CPD or completion certificate

Renewal

To maintain Certification, a reapplication is required. After your initial 1-year Certification, you have the option to renew for 1, 2 or 3 years. A 1-year renewal requires 6 CPD hours of shame-related training since you were last Certified; a 2-year renewal requires 12 CPD hours, and a 3-year renewal requires 18 CPD hours.

Sample recertification trainings include:

Renewal CPD content cannot be the same content used for prior renewal or initial certification

Renewal Process

1. Complete a qualifying training
2. Remit your recertification application fee online
3. Upload the following documents to your account:
   1. A copy of the candidate’s professional registration, credential, or membership
   2. Evidence of completion of qualifying training, in the form of a CPD or completion certificate

Complete details can be found here.