Many of you joined this Chapter for the express purpose of developing and/or refining your knowledge of type. The Consulting Psychologists Press (CPP) makes available training and credentialing programs so you can become more adept at using the MBTI® and understanding the many applications it has. Here are some resources for you to explore.
 
Counseling to Type Workshops
Oriented to individuals who counsel clients on how the MBTI® can help them make career decisions, these workshops are open to novices and experienced MBTI® practitioners. They last six hours and are typically offered at college campuses. For a current workshop schedule, go to the CPP website at:
https://www.cpp.com/products/CPP_Workshops.aspx.
 
MBTI® Certification
CPP requires specialized training to ensure that those who use the MBTI® with clients do so ethically and effectively. In order to purchase and administer the MBTI®, individuals must be educationally eligible and successfully complete an MBTI® Certification Program. Upon meeting those criteria, they will be granted the designation Certified Practitioner. Visit CPP at: https://www.cpp.com/qual/index.aspx for information. Approved MBTI® Certification Programs are offered by four agencies and are typically four days in length. For specifics on program availability, visit https://www.cpp.com/contents/mbti_certification.aspx.

MBTI® Master Practitioner Credential
The Master Practitioner Credential represents the highest level of MBTI® proficiency and those who achieve that designation will be placed on a searchable network of experts known as the MBTI Referral Network. Becoming a Master Practitioner requires completion of an MBTI® Certification Program, 40 hours of continuing education in approved MBTI® advanced training programs, and 40 hours of practical application of the MBTI® as a workshop instructor or in individual/group counseling with clients. There is a one-time application fee of $250. Please visit http://www.MBTImasterpractitioner.org/ for additional guidance and resources.

Len Gomberg is a member of the American Counseling Association, the National Career Development Association, and the Career Planning and Adult Development Network. He is currently an Education Counselor for West Point's Wounded Warrior population.

In her Psychology Today blog, chapter member Nancy Ancowitz shares her latest story "A Giant Step Backward for Introverts"which she co-wrote with Laurie Helgoe, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and author of Introvert Power. Nancy is the author of Self Promotion for Introverts.

Yaron Prywes will be presenting his award-winning paper on The Role of Organization History in Leading Change, at the annual OD conference in New Orleans. Congratulations Yaron! Visit his website at www.leadernation.com

Chapter member Eric Bolden, a free-lance type hobbyist, has written a three-part article to expand on his theory of "Understanding Functions," which he wrote about in our last newsletter. You can read his article at:
 http://www.erictb.info/temperament2ss.html.

On Friday, October 29, 2010, our chapter will be offering a full-day program on "Introduction to Type & Coaching," presented by Mary McGuinness. This session is designed for professionals who want to use their knowledge of type theory to coach individuals in a personal or professional context. It will be a practical workshop focusing on how type theory can be used to help your clients improve their performance. Designed for workplace coaches, lifestyle coaches, personal trainers, supervisors and managers. Watch your email for further information!