Apart from the official EAP Committees the Organisation installs Working Groups on a regular basis to focus on specific topics. These groups of experts from in- and outside the EAP eg produce information documents, establish new standards etc. The EAP´s activities focus on improving the quality of psychotherapy education and practice as well as the recognition on a governmental basis.

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Working Group Internet Therapy - EAP and Online Psychotherapy Many psychotherapists and counsellors practice online – and take for granted the idea that it is ‘different’ – but ‘more or less the same’ as face-to-face therapy. But that is a big error – and one which can be damaging – even dangerous – to both client and therapist. The EAP is looking at this and we intend to develop practice guidelines for practitioners, for trainings to include this in basic qualifications – and for advanced courses in online-therapy. And EAP – together with ACTO – is about to offer a database if information about working online internationally. More information