Program Overview

Group Psychotherapy Program

The Group Psychotherapy program at Adelphi University is a two-year online postgraduate training program that focuses on relational group psychotherapy. The program is designed to train candidates in becoming thoughtful and passionate practitioners of relational group psychotherapy, with an appreciation, excitement, and deep understanding of relational theory and its creative applications.

Program Details

• The program consists of intensive didactic and experiential learning, clinical supervision, and personal group therapy.
• Graduates of the program will receive a postgraduate certificate in group psychotherapy from Adelphi University and will be eligible to apply for certified group psychotherapist (CGP) certification from the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA).
• The program is offered online, providing flexibility for working professionals.

Weekly Commitment

• 10:00 am – 4:00 pm didactic and experiential coursework (twice per month)
• Leading a group psychotherapy on Long Island
• Group supervision
• Individual supervision
• Personal group psychotherapy

Application Requirements

• Online application form and $60 fee
• Two letters of recommendation from an academic or professional source
• Personal essay (500 words)
• All official college/university transcripts
• Résumé/CV
• Course-by-course evaluation: All graduate applicants with undergraduate-level work completed outside of the United States will be required to send a course-by-course evaluation of their academic work prepared by a NACES member organization.

Program Structure

The program is structured to provide a comprehensive education in group psychotherapy, including theoretical foundations, clinical practice, and personal growth.

Awards and Recognition

Adelphi University's Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology has been ranked fourth worldwide for psychology–psychoanalysis by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). The university has also received recognition from Forbes, Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Colleges of Distinction, and U.S. News & World Report for its strong student outcomes and academic programs.

Related Programs

• Clinical Psychology (PhD)
• School Psychology (PsyD)

Costs and Savings

Information about the costs associated with the program and ways to save, including scholarships, grants, and financial aid packages, is available.