Advanced Practitioner Level Certificate Course

Options to choose:

Track A+B : 17 April to 24 May | 6 June to 26 July | 1 August to 5 September
Track A+B & 4 Pro Bono Session : 17 April to 10 July | 6 June to 10 September | 1 August to 15 October
Track A+B & 6 Pro Bono Session : 17 April to 24 July | 6 June to 24 September | 1 August to 25 October
Mode : Offline in Indore | Online

PROGRAM DETAILS:
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Weekend Classes with:
Timing: Friday & Saturday (6:30 PM to 8:00 PM) | Sunday (12:30 PM to 2:00 PM )Program fees: Track A+B = 4200/- | Track A+B & 4 Pro Bono Session = 6600/- | Track A+B & 6 Pro Bono Session = 7500/- | Group discount for 3 or more | Discounts for previous UpLife interns
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Overview

The Advanced Practitioner Level Certificate Training at UpLife is created for psychology students who are ready to learn in depth about therapies. 

The program thoughtfully integrates structured, evidence-based approaches with depth-oriented therapies, helping you develop clinical flexibility across concerns and client populations. You won’t just learn techniques — you will begin to think, conceptualize, and respond like a practitioner.

With the option of supervised Pro Bono clinical exposure, you gain guided experience in holding therapeutic space, applying interventions, and reflecting on your clinical process — within a safe and mentored framework.
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Why Advanced Practitioner Level?

Many psychology students reach a point where they ask:“I’ve studied theories… but am I actually ready to sit with a client?”
“How do I move from knowing techniques to using them confidently?”
“What if I make mistakes?”This level of training is designed exactly for that transition.
It bridges the gap between textbook knowledge and real therapeutic responsibility.
It helps you build confidence through structured supervision instead of trial-and-error learning.
You learn how to think in terms of case formulation, not just isolated techniques.
Supervised Pro Bono sessions allow you to practice ethically, with guidance and feedback.
You begin to understand the therapeutic process, client resistance, emotional intensity, and boundaries in real time.
It reduces the anxiety of “starting alone” by giving you a supported clinical foundation.

Advanced practitioner level Course structure

Track A

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
-Understand the cognitive model and the link between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours
-Identify automatic thoughts, core beliefs, assumptions, and cognitive distortions
-Learn techniques such as socratic questioning, cognitive restructuring, behavioural activation, thought records, and activity scheduling
-Apply CBT through structured case conceptualisation and vignette-based formulation practice.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
-Learn the foundations of DBT, including the balance of acceptance and change
-Develop skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness
-Understand concepts like Wise Mind and structured DBT skills training tools
-Apply DBT skills through case discussions, worksheets, and simulated client interventions.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
-Understand the ABC and ABCDE models of emotional disturbance and belief systems
-Identify irrational beliefs and learn the process of cognitive disputation
-Explore philosophical change and development of rational alternatives
-Apply REBT techniques through case-based disputation practice and homework design.

Track B

Psychodynamic Therapy
-Understand foundational psychodynamic concepts such as unconscious processes, defense mechanisms, and transference
-Explore early relational patterns, attachment themes, and internal conflicts
-Learn to identify recurring interpersonal dynamics and emotional patterns in clients
-Apply psychodynamic thinking through depth-oriented case formulation and process-based discussions.
Narrative Therapy
-Understand the philosophy of Narrative Therapy and formation of problem-saturated stories
-Learn externalisation, re-authoring conversations, and identifying dominant cultural narratives
-Develop skills in mapping the influence of problems and exploring unique outcomes
-Apply narrative techniques through case-based re-authoring exercises and therapeutic questioning practice to build client empowerment.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
-Understand the ideology of ACT and the development of psychological flexibility through the Hexaflex model
-Explore concepts such as experiential avoidance, cognitive fusion, defusion, acceptance, values, and self-as-context
-Learn the ACT view of the mind, workability, metaphor delivery, and values clarification processes
-Apply ACT through structured case formulation, experiential exercises, and values-based intervention planning.

Pro Bono Sessions

-Choose from 4 sessions or 6 sessions Conduct structured intake and assessment under supervision
-Develop and present case formulations using eclectic psychotherapy frameworks
-Design session plans with clear therapeutic goals and intervention rationale
-Apply evidence-based techniques while maintaining ethical boundaries and documentation standards
-Engage in post-session supervision focused on countertransference, clinical judgment, and treatment planning
-Build competency in therapeutic alliance, process tracking, and outcome reflection
-Engage in long term plans extensions with supervision

Meet Your Psychology Internship Facilitators

📍Smriti Agrawal (Lead Psychologist – UpLife | Masters of Arts in Applied Psychology (Clinical & Counselling Practices), Tata Institute of Social Sciences

‍📍Riya Mehtani (Associate Psychologist - UpLife | RCI-Licensed Psychologist | Master of Science in Psychosocial Rehabilitation, OP Jindal Global University)

Interns Feedback

This internship helped me shift from memorising theories to actually thinking clinically. The case discussions and supervised role plays made therapeutic concepts practical and easier to apply.

                                                    — MA Psychology Student
Focusing deeply on one therapy track gave me clarity, structure, and confidence. I feel more prepared for advanced training and it genuinely strengthened my profile.

                                                           — BA Psychology Student

Eligibility

This program is open to:
✔ BA / BSc Psychology students – for advanced training and skill development (Pro Bono component not included)
✔ MA / MSc / Postgraduate Psychology students – eligible for advanced training and supervised Pro Bono practice

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for this program?
This program is open exclusively to MA / MSc / postgraduate psychology students. It is designed for students who are preparing for advanced clinical training, supervised practice, or future professional roles in mental health.
Does this internship require prior clinical experience?
What kind of practical experience will I get during the program?
What exactly are Track A and Track B?
Will I receive a certificate and Letter of Recommendation (LOR)?
Can this program be completed online?
How will students be evaluated during the internship?
Is this program beneficial for long-term career growth?
How does the Pro Bono clinical component work?
Are there any discounts available for the Pro Bono supervision component?
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