Admission Requirements

The Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy invites applications from professionals who have experience and current responsibilities in areas such as social work, pastoral counselling, crisis intervention, addictions counselling, marriage and family therapy, and other therapy modalities. Persons exploring career change and retraining are also encouraged to apply.

An advanced academic or professional degree in a related field is recommended. TIRP will consider life experience and other educational backgrounds for equivalent entry status.

Fees

• Phase I:
  $3,500 tuition (if entering with clients, see Phase III fees) = $3,500
• Phase II:
  $3,500 tuition + $1,650 for 15 supervision sessions = $5,150
• Phase III:
  $3,500 tuition + $2,420 for 22 supervision sessions = $5,920
• Remaining supervision hours (63) to be paid as used ($110 per session)

Fees for the total amounts for tuition and supervision are paid in installments by post-dated cheques submitted on or before the first session in September.

(Fee structure is reviewed annually, and may be subject to change.)

Additional expenses

Students in Phases I-III will pay for the room and board cost of two weekend retreats per year (around $300 per weekend).

Students are required to be in weekly personal psychotherapy throughout the program. Costs vary according to therapist.

Membership in a professional organization and professional liability insurance are required by the beginning of the second year.

The Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy is recognized as an educational organization by the Department of Employment and Immigration in Ottawa. Fees are tax deductible as an educational expense.