The Whole Therapist The Problem with CE's: A Critical Look at Continuing Ed in the Field
Jul 10, 2025
Kellee and Abby tackle the challenges of continuing education in therapy, critiquing the Association of Play Therapy's in-person requirements as exclusionary. They discuss the field's historical issues with ableism and white supremacy, calling for more meaningful mentorship over traditional formats. Geographic and financial barriers make these requirements unreachable for many clinicians. Ultimately, they encourage a broader definition of professional growth, highlighting the value of everyday experiences in learning.
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CE Requirements Become A Credential Pyramid
- Continuing education (CE) requirements across credentials create an unending, expensive pyramid of certifications.
- Kellee and Abby observe the system pushes clinicians into more hours, costs, and letters rather than deeper practice.
Paperwork Surprise With EMDRIA
- Kellee describes submitting paperwork to EMDRIA and learning some CEUs counted only for recertification, not a new designation.
- She had to scramble to find additional hours and called the extra requirement
Prioritize Consultation Over Webinars
- Prioritize consultation and mentor feedback over quick webinars for meaningful professional growth.
- Seek case-focused consultant hours rather than checkbox CE trainings.