Canadian Nurse Psychotherapist Association

Who We Are

OUR MISSION

As a professional nurse psychotherapist association, we offer specialized support and training to nurses in Canada and the United States pursuing certification as a certified nurse psychotherapist-CNP/certified psychotherapist nurse -CPN. We are the first and original Nurse Psychotherapist Association, establishing training and education standards to guarantee high quality training for nurse psychotherapists. Basic nursing programs in Canada and the US do not include training in psychotherapy, registered nurses registered with their respective College of Nurses must seek additional training beyond their basic Nursing Education to practice psychotherapy safely as it is not included in the standard nursing curriculum. Only registered nurses(RNs), registered practical nurses(RPNs), licensed practical nurses(LPNs), nurse practitioners(NPs), or registered psychiatric nurses(RPNs), certified by us, or currently in the process of the certification process, may use the trademarked title "Certified Nurse Psychotherapist CNP."or Certified Nurse Psychotherapist (qualifying). Nurses referring to themselves as "Nurse Psychotherapist, or RN Psychotherapist" are not authorized to use this title unless they also hold one of the aforementioned designation and are certified or in the process of certification.

To become a fully certified nurse psychotherapist CNP, all nurses must first be licensed with their respective College of Nurses. They must complete theoretical training in counselling skills and psychotherapy, and gain practical experience through live case studies, incorporating clinical supervision.

We are a group of practicing certified nurse psychotherapists,

educators with many years of experience providing training, counselling, and psychotherapy services to clients in private practice,

community settings, and hospitals.

Our goal is to

Collaborate and trained registered nurses, registered practical nurses, nurse practitioners, licensed practical nurses and registered psychiatric nurses across Canada and the United States to learn and enhanced skills in counselling and psychotherapy to promote optimal care and improve client outcomes for clients experiencing mental health related illnesses
Develop educational opportunities, competencies, national guidelines and a certification process for Certified Nurse Psychotherapists - CNP/CPN providing counselling and psychotherapy in private practice and community settings
Accreditation Providing accreditation of nursing psychotherapy program Canada wide
Promote Advocate to insurance providers, government agencies, and promote public awareness of the benefits of psychotherapy provided by trained certified nurse psychotherapists CNP's, or certified psychotherapist nurse CPN's, and the important role of a certified nurse psychotherapists - CNP / certified psychotherapist nurse CPN within the health care team providing mental health services and treatments.

What is a Certified Nurse Psychotherapist (CNP)

Certified Nurse Psychotherapist- CNP or Certified Psychotherapist Nurse -CPN are nurses, including: registered nurses (RNs), registered practical nurses(RPNs), nurse practitioners (NP), registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs) and license practical nurses (LPN's), who are registered and licensed to practice with their College of Nurses in Canada and in the United States of America.

The Certified Nurse Psychotherapist (CNPs) in addition to their nursing training, have obtained further education, training, practical skills and supervision in providing

professional counselling skills, and psychotherapy, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), to treat clients, including individuals, couples and children.

CNP's - CPN's can independently perform the controlled act of psychotherapy without a doctor 's order.

Our goal is to provide nurses with the skills, knowledge, judgement and supervision to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy safely to individuals, couples, children and groups in private practice, the community, and in any mental health outpatient hospital settings.

Certified Nurse psychotherapist- CNP-CPN treat a number of mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, addictions, stress, work related stressors, and provide a neutral ground to

individuals, families, couples, and groups. Certified Nurse psychotherapist - CNP-CPN focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. This is achieve by providing a neutral safe space, listening to client's or patient's concerns, and customizing a treatment.

Our Patients and Clients Promise

Certified Nurse Psychotherapists (CNP's/CPN's) are not simply nurses who call themselves "nurse psychotherapist". They have acquired advanced training, specialized skills, in-depth knowledge, the necessary training , experience, supervision and clinical judgement to perform the treatment of counselling and psychotherapy safely. We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to provide evidence -based psychotherapy treatment to assist you and to help you overcome your struggles, heal from your emotional pain, and assist you to achieve your goals. To book a therapy session with a trained Certified Nurse Psychotherapist CNP/CPN, CNP(Qualifying) please click on our verified directory registry below.

Find a Certified Nurse Psychotherapist Directory

You can also call us at 647-676-8467 to be connected with one of our Certified Nurse Psychotherapist CNP or CNP(Q) or submit the form below, or email us at [email protected]

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