The NZSBA is an incorporated society whose aim is to provide training to the people who are dedicated to bioenergetics analysis. As it deals with psychotherapy, that is a technique which revolves around the energy and its re-establishment. Members are required to adhere to ethics and moral of this society.

The New York society for Bioenergetics Analysis was formed by David Berceil, a Certified Bioenergetic therapist. NZSBA was organized for the purpose of training and quality professionals. NZSBA is affiliated with IIBA (international institute of bioenergetics analysis) which is based in Switzerland .

CBT

Therapistswho have completed their degree in bioenergetics therapy from NZBSA are known as Certified Bioenergetics Therapists (CBT).

Conditions to be a trainee

Must be or enrolled in to be a graduate from a tertiary program in counseling/psychotherapy (or a related field eg. social work or nursing)
Be a member in human services community or related to association that possesses a code of ethics.
Clear interview conducted by NZSBA.

Training Program

It is divided into two parts, Pre-clinical phase and clinical phase.

Pre clinical phase

This phase is of 3 years
Trainee studies about historical foundations and core principle of bioenergetics
Relationship between Bioenergetics analysis and theories of development psychology
Study about aetiology, bodily manifestations, core defensive behavior and energetic processes related to structure of the object
Reading the movements of energy in the body
Bioenergetics techniques that are concerned with body’s energetic process
To provide service of facilitation like self-awareness, expression and possession in the patient

Clinical phase

This is of two years.

Practice and implement the knowledge gained in pre clinical
Begin to work under supervision

Certification requirements

One must have completed 450 hours of workshops over a period of 4 years
Successfully completed an annual evaluation process
Completed 150 hours of personal bioenergetic therapy
Completed 50 hours of bioenergetic supervision
Completed a substantial case study
Certified by two members of international faculty

Expenditure:

An estimated expenditure is $2500 per annum for a group of 16 students and $3300 for a group of 12 students. Charges for personal therapy and supervision are not included in this.