I truly value continuous learning but after 10 years in the field I’ve realized that a lot of courses and certifications are simply based on great marketing and repackaging of techniques and methods that have already been around a long time and used by many. 

Unfortunately most lack evidence to back their claims up. 

Many are a 2 day course where the concept could actually be taught in 30 minutes or less. 

You can also be given a title that’s made up and isn’t regulated.

Don’t get me wrong, not everything I do is evidence based. If it works, it works.

But to have people pay $1000+ to receive a certificate based on a singular approach that has questionable evidence behind their claims feels like a money grab to me… but again, kudos to excellent marketing. 

So providers - consider why you want to take a course. 

Clients - don’t get caught up on titles. Just because your provider doesn’t have a bunch of letters behind their name doesn’t mean they aren’t an amazing clinician! 

(March 31 2021)