A quick overview on certification and training options at CPSP-Philippines, along with program and accreditation information.

1. Chaplaincy and Pastoral
Counseling Certification
CPSP-Philippines

2. Introduction
• CPSP-Philippines is an organization
that establishes and maintains standards
for clinical chaplaincy, pastoral
counseling, and CPE supervision in the
Philippines.
• It provides certification for individuals
and accreditation for Training Centers.

3. CPSP-Philippines

CPSP-Philippines stands for “Collegium
of Pastoral Supervision & Psychotherapy
—Philippines, Inc.

CPSP-Philippines is recognized by, and
adheres to a Memorandum of Agreement
with CPSP, based in the United States.
CPSP is one of the largest certifiers and
accreditors of pastoral counseling, clinical
chaplaincy, and CPE supervision in the
world.

4. CPSP-Philippines

Established formally in 2011, in
partnership with Dr. Raymond
Lawrence, the General Secretary of
CPSP.

It is headquartered in Baguio City,
Philippines, with primary branches in
Baguio, Manila, and Iloilo City.

5. Certifications

Clinically Trained Minister

Associate Clinical Chaplain

Associate Pastoral Counselor

Clinical Chaplain

Pastoral Counselor

6. Additional Programs

Supervisor-in-Training Program

Diplomate in Clinical Pastoral
Education/Training Supervision

Accreditation program for CPE and
CPO Training Centers

7. Accreditation

Training Centers for CPE have a
Diplomate or Supervisor-in-Training
running it. It also must abide by the
standards of CPSP-Philippines, and
have services in place for practical
training, and materials for didactic
training.

8. Accreditation

Training Centers for CPO (Clinical
Pastoral Orientation) must have
someone who is certified Associate
Clinical Chaplain or higher. It
normally would be associated with a
Bible school or hospital.

9. Standards Committee
• The Standards Committee of CPSP-
Philippines establishes the standards for
certification, accreditation and training
programs.
• The Committe ensures that the standards
are contextualized to the Philippine
context, while also making sure that
there is equivalency of standards to
CPSP, in line with our agreement.

10. Programs and Certifications

11. Residency
• Residency is a one-year program of serving as
a chaplain in an established training
institution such as a hospital.
• Residency is equivalent to accomplishing four
(4) units of CPE.
• CPSP-Philippines does not have any
residencies programs at this time, but CPSP-
Philippines can apply to residency programs
in other countries.

12. What is the Difference between
Certifications and Licenses
• Certifications are
recognitions by
Private
Organizations that
certain standards are
met.
• May or may not be
recognized by other
groups.
• Licenses are
established and
maintained by
government
agencies.
• May or may not
be recognized
outside of the
government's
jurisdiction.

13. Who Recognizes CPSP-
Philippines Certifications?

CPSP-Philippines, CPSP, and all
partners, such as partnering institutions
of CPSP-Philippines certified training
centers.

COMISS Network members normally
will accept some or all.

Hospitals, Jails, Denominations, and
COMISS Network members around the
world commonly accept CPE trainings
and certifications that uphold
international standards.

14. Certification Pre-
Requisites

Member of CPSP-Philippines

Recommended by one's local
chapter

Completed required training/CPE
Units

Turned in required paperwork (such
as autobiography, cases, and
theological integration)

Pass Review Board

15. Diplomates of CPE/T
Supervision
Philippines
• Dr. Cal Sodoy
• Dr. Sim Dang-
Awan Jr.
• Dr. Paul Tabon
• Ms. Celia Munson
CPSP Mentors
• Dr. Raymond
Lawrence
• Dr. Doug Dickens

16. Any Questions?
CPSP-Philippines
at Philippine Baptist Theological
Seminary
19 Tacay Road
Guisad 2600 Baguio City
www.cpspp.org