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ACC |
Associate Certified Coach |
The ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential is
for the practiced coach. It requires completion of a set
amount of coach-specific training; a minimum of 100
coaching experience hours; and at least eight clients,
among other requirements |
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ACS |
American College of Sexologists |
Certified Sexologist through the American College of
Sexologists |
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ACTE |
Advanced Certified Tantric Educator |
Certified
from the Source School of Tantra |
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AJP |
Accredited
Journey Practitioner |
Completed The Journey's
comprehensive training
program, including six in-depth
programs, followed by individual case studies.
Developed by Brandon Bayes. |
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ATR |
Registered Art Therapist |
Trained
in both art and therapy and hold a master's degree in
art therapy or a related field. |
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BA |
Bachelor of Arts |
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BS |
Bachelor of Science |
A
Bachelor of Science (B.S., B.Sc. or BSc)
is an
undergraduate
academic degree
awarded for completed courses that
generally last three to five years
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BSN |
Bachelor of Science in
Nursing |
A four year
academic degree
in the science and principles of
nursing,
granted by a
tertiary education
university
or similarly accredited school. |
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CDC |
Chemical Dependency
Counselor |
Chemical Dependency Counseling
helps individuals overcome a dependence on a banned
substance, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Some of the drugs may include cocaine, heroin or
methamphetamines. Typically, a Chemical Dependency
counselor works
with clients in a group setting. The group setting helps
to alleviate any anxiety the participants may be having
and also fosters a spirit of community by which each
person can give support to each other. |
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CGE |
Certified Gottman Educator |
Advanced Study in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Relationship Research Institute |
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CHES |
Certified Health Education Specialist |
A Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) is a
person who has passed the C.H.E.S. national
certification exam.
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CHt. |
Certified Clinical
Hypnotherapist |
The certified
hypnotherapist that has gained certification as a C.Ht.
through a professional organization such as IMDHA, IACT,
or NGH has at the minimum level, training in basic and
advanced hypnosis with a minimum of 120 hour specialized
hypnosis instruction. |
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CLC |
Certified Love Coach |
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CM |
Certified Mediator |
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CMT |
Certified Massage
Therapist |
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CSB |
Certified Sexual
Bodyworker |
A certification currently
available in California, Australia, and Switzerland, originated by Joseph Kramer and
The Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality.
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CSC |
Certified Sex Coach |
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CSH |
Certified Sexual Healer |
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CTE |
Certified Tantric Educator |
Certified from the Source School of Tantra |
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CTH |
Certified Tantric Healer |
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CTT |
Certified Tantra Teacher |
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DAACS |
Diplomat of the American Academy of Clinical Sexologists
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DC |
Doctor of Chiropractic |
Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C. or
DC) is an
academic degree
for
chiropractic
providers. All degrees in chiropractic are considered to
be
first professional degrees.
A D.C. is considered a "primary health care" provider in
the United States and Canada. This implies that a
patient does not require a referral to seek treatment
from a chiropractor. In this sense they are considered a
"portal of entry" to the healthcare system. |
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DHS |
Doctorate in Human Sexuality |
A Doctorate in Human Sexuality is
a post-graduate degree awarded to an individual who has
uniquely focused on the study of sexual behavior. They
may have undergraduate degrees in an assortment of
fields: anthropology, biology, medicine, nursing,
psychology, sociology and many others. They are a
sexologist who has been specially trained and who has
scholastically applied their knowledge to the sexual
challenges that their clients present. They will
educate, assist, counsel, and help a person manage their
sexual challenges. |
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DO |
Doctor of Osteopathy |
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.
or DO) is a
doctoral degree
for physicians (medical doctors) in the United States.
Holders of the DO degree are known as
osteopathic physicians.
DOs undergo a similar curriculum as
M.D.s, with the
addition of
osteopathic manipulative medicine
techniques. |
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ECPS |
Erickson Certified Professional
Coach |
The Art & Science of Coaching, the
primary course of study includes over 125 hours of
training covered in 4 Modules, each module being 4 days
in length. Online Training of the Art & Science of
Coaching takes place over approximately 8 months. |
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HMP |
Holistic Massage
Practitioner |
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LADC |
Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor |
Must
meet all requirements of a CADC-II / Complete the Board
of Behavioral Science Examiners (BBSE) licensing
requirements |
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LCPC |
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor |
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LCSW |
Licensed Clinical Social Worker |
Has
completed a two-year master's degree or a four-year
doctoral degree in social work, two years of experience
supervised by a licensed clinical social worker, and
passed a social work examination. |
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LMFT |
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist |
Has
completed a graduate degree in marriage and family
therapy or its equivalent with either a two-year
master's degree and two years post-degree supervised
experience. |
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LMSW
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Licensed Master
Social Worker |
Has advanced training, a graduate
academic degree, supervised clinical work experience, and has passed a national or state certified
licensing exam. |
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LPC |
Licensed Professional Counselor |
Has
completed a graduate degree in professional counseling
or its equivalent with either a two-year master's degree
and two years post-degree practice or a four year
doctoral degree and one year post-degree practice. |
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LSW |
Licensed Social Worker |
Has a
graduate academic degree, has completed supervised
clinical work experience, and has passed a national or
state certified licensing exam. |
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LVN |
Licensed Vocational Nurse |
An LVN is a Licensed Vocational
Nurse which is a nurse that is licensed by the state to
provide routine patient care. Some states use the term
LPN or Licensed Practical Nurse rather than LVN. An LVN
can work in a hospital, long-term care facility,
convalescent home, doctor’s office or surgical center,
providing many of the same services also performed by
Registered Nurses (RNs). |
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MA |
Master of Arts |
The Master of Arts
degree may be entirely course-based,
entirely research-based or
(more typically) a mixture.
Admission to a master's program is
normally contingent upon holding a
bachelor's degree,
and progressing to a
doctoral
program usually requires a
master's degree.
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MEd. |
Masters Degree in
Education |
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MFT |
Marriage and Family Therapist |
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MHS |
Master of Human Sexuality |
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MS |
Master
of Science |
Awarded after
completion of two years of graduate
study. Many therapists hold a master's
degree, and many earn a master's "en
route" to earning their doctoral degree.
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MSM |
Master of Science in Midwifery |
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NLP |
Neurolinguistic Practitioner |
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RM |
Reiki Master |
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S.I |
Sacred Intimate |
A training in sexual healing from
The Body Electric School of the Healing Arts |
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TDE |
Tantric Dakini Educator |
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