From training to teaching qualification
APW-recognized additional qualifications
The APW issues various additional qualifications on application after appropriate further training (APW-recognized courses). The first level is recognition as an Affolter therapist in the Affolter Model®. The subsequent qualification as an instructor or senior instructor in the Affolter Model® entitles the holder to teach various APW-recognized courses in the Affolter Model®.
Therapist in the Affolter Model®, APW-recognized
- Completed APW-recognized basic course with passed teaching/learning objective check
- Application of the Affolter Model® directly with affected persons in clinical or educational settings (at least 300 h/year)
- APW membership
Instructor in the Affolter Model®, APW-recognized
- Qualification as a therapist
- Successful first assistance in a basic course
- Co-management with a senior instructor of 3 introductory modules/courses within 3 years
- Participation in 1 advanced course
- APW membership
Senior Instructor in the Affolter Model®, APW-recognized
- Successful first assistance in an entire basic course
- Successful second assistantship in a basic module and a certification module
- Case presentation or written preparation and implementation of a teaching unit in a course week with subsequent evaluation discussion involving a member of the «Professional Matters» committee at the end of the second assistantship or preparation of a case study
- Co-leading with a senior instructor in a basic and certification module
- APW membership