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India's Only Official AEI Partner · APA Approved CE Provider

Albert Ellis Institute's
Primary & Advanced
Practicum in REBT

International REBT certification — delivered online and supervised directly by Dr. Kristene Doyle, Executive Director of the Albert Ellis Institute, New York.

Primary: Sep 26 – Oct 1, 2026
Advanced: Oct 3 – 8, 2026
Online · Zoom
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🎓 Program at a Glance
Format Online · Zoom
Primary Dates Sep 26 – Oct 1
Advanced Dates Oct 3 – Oct 8
Seats Available 16 Only
Certification By AEI, New York
Eligibility Master's & Above
APA CE Credits ✓ Included
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⭐ What our alumni say
★★★★★

"I did my AEI's Primary and Advanced Practicum training in REBT hosted by In Vivo, and I must say it was such a wonderful experience. The supervisor, Swati comes with a wealth of experience and knowledge. Their professionalism and efficiency are commendable."

Nikitha Resile
✓ Google Review
★★★★★

"I've known Swati Ma'am since the start of my journey in this field nearly 13 years now. My first training with her laid a strong foundation, and the AEI training organised by Invivo significantly enhanced my skills and confidence as a psychologist."

Riddhi Sagar
✓ Google Review
★★★★★

"Swati ma'am is such an incredible teacher and professional. She presented REBT concepts in a very comprehensive and user-friendly way. If you want to learn REBT effectively, In-Vivo is definitely the place to go to."

Jabeen Sultan
✓ Google Review
★★★★★

"Swati ma'am is just amazing. The AEI training is for anyone who wants to understand human behaviour and thought processes. She has the patience to explain each and every concept."

Shraddha Sheth
✓ Google Review
★★★★★

"Attended the Primary Practicum with Swati and Kristene. It was a truly enriching experience. The content was well-structured and supervision sessions were insightful and practically useful."

Deepika Mehta
✓ Google Review
★★★★★

"I did my AEI's Primary and Advanced Practicum training in REBT hosted by In Vivo, and I must say it was such a wonderful experience. The supervisor, Swati comes with a wealth of experience and knowledge. Their professionalism and efficiency are commendable."

Nikitha Resile
✓ Google Review
★★★★★

"I've known Swati Ma'am since the start of my journey in this field nearly 13 years now. My first training with her laid a strong foundation, and the AEI training organised by Invivo significantly enhanced my skills and confidence as a psychologist."

Riddhi Sagar
✓ Google Review
★★★★★

"Swati ma'am is such an incredible teacher and professional. She presented REBT concepts in a very comprehensive and user-friendly way. If you want to learn REBT effectively, In-Vivo is definitely the place to go to."

Jabeen Sultan
✓ Google Review
★★★★★

"Swati ma'am is just amazing. The AEI training is for anyone who wants to understand human behaviour and thought processes. She has the patience to explain each and every concept."

Shraddha Sheth
✓ Google Review
★★★★★

"Attended the Primary Practicum with Swati and Kristene. It was a truly enriching experience. The content was well-structured and supervision sessions were insightful and practically useful."

Deepika Mehta
✓ Google Review
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AEI, New York
India's Only Partner
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APA Approved
Continuing Education
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Practice Globally
Post Certification
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Fellowship Eligible
AEI Associate Fellow Track
18+
International Trainings
Conducted in collaboration with AEI, NY
350+
Psychologists Trained
Trained through this international programme
18+
Years of Practice
Swati Khanolkar · Director, In Vivo
2007
Established
Mumbai's premier REBT training centre
Why This Certification Matters

More than a certificate.
A globally recognised credential.

This is not a local workshop. This is the official AEI curriculum — the same standard delivered to practitioners across the world, brought to you online from India.

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Practice REBT Globally

Your certification is issued directly by the Albert Ellis Institute, New York — recognised by mental health licensing bodies worldwide. Work with international clients, apply for fellowships abroad, and practise with credentials that travel.

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AEI Associate Fellowship Eligible

Completing the Primary and Advanced Practicum makes you eligible for the AEI Associate Fellowship Program — the next milestone in international REBT credentialing after the certificate.

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Supervised by the AEI Executive Director

Dr. Kristene Doyle — Executive Director of the Albert Ellis Institute, New York — personally supervises your case sessions. This is live, direct access to the head of the world's foremost REBT institution.

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APA Continuing Education Credits

The Albert Ellis Institute is officially approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to provide CE credits for psychologists. Your participation counts toward professional development requirements.

About the Program

Rigorous. Structured.
Internationally benchmarked.

The same AEI curriculum delivered to practitioners worldwide — now available online from India, with the same faculty and the same standard.

The AEI Primary & Advanced Practicum is not a certificate course in name only. It is a structured, intensive training designed according to the Albert Ellis Institute's own guidelines and philosophies — the same programme delivered globally to clinical psychologists, counsellors, and therapists who want to practice REBT at the highest level. You will learn from lectures, practice in supervised small groups, receive direct feedback from Dr. Kristene Doyle, and sit a formal examination. The process is rigorous by design — because the certification carries real weight.

✦ Program Highlights
  • ✓Designed per AEI guidelines — not a local adaptation
  • ✓Evidence-based REBT with specialised clinical application
  • ✓Certification issued by AEI, New York on passing
  • ✓Qualifies you for the AEI Associate Fellowship program
  • ✓Limited to 16 seats — intimate, high-quality supervision
✦ Who Can Apply
  • →Psychologists, counsellors, social workers
  • →Physicians, nurses, graduate students
  • →Min. qualification: Master's in psychology, M.S.W., M.D., or R.N.
  • →Bachelor's holders eligible for Paraprofessional Certificate
  • →Open to all practitioners across India — fully online
✦ Your Certification Journey
1
Pre-Practicum Reading
5 required REBT texts
2
Primary Practicum
Sep 26 – Oct 1 · 4 lectures + 4 supervisions
3
Primary Exam — Oct 1
Written exam · 70% passing grade
4
Advanced Practicum
Oct 3–8 · Advanced clinical depth
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AEI Certificate — New York
Fellowship eligible · Practice globally

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Your Supervisors

Trained by the people who
wrote the REBT playbook.

Access to faculty of this calibre is what makes this programme genuinely rare. You are not learning REBT through an intermediary — you are learning it from the institution that defines it.

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Executive Director · AEI New York

Dr. Kristene A. Doyle

Ph.D., Sc.D. — Albert Ellis Institute, New York

Dr. Kristene Doyle is the Executive Director of the Albert Ellis Institute in New York — the institution founded by Albert Ellis himself. She is also the founding Director of the Eating Disorders Treatment and Research Center (EDTRC) and Director of Clinical Services at AEI.

When Dr. Doyle supervises your case sessions in this programme, she brings the full authority and expertise of AEI's highest office directly into your clinical development.

Executive Director, AEI NY APA-Approved CE Provider Eating Disorders Specialist
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Training Faculty Level II · AEI NY

Swati Khanolkar

Clinical Psychologist · Director, In Vivo Mumbai

Swati Khanolkar is a Training Faculty Level II at the Albert Ellis Institute and the Director of In Vivo — Mumbai Centre for REBT. With 18+ years in clinical practice, she has trained hundreds of psychologists across India and is one of the most experienced REBT practitioners in the country.

She conducts regular REBT training programs, individual counselling, self-help workshops, and group therapy sessions — and brings that accumulated clinical wisdom to every supervision session.

Associate Fellow, AEI 18+ Years Experience 350+ Practitioners Trained
Programme Schedule

Six intensive days. Built to transform your practice.

Each cohort is divided into two small groups, rotating between Dr. Doyle and Swati Khanolkar for personalised supervision. All times are IST.

September 26th – October 1st · Live, Remote (IST)
Sat, Sep 26
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lecture 1: Principles & Practice of REBT and Demo
Swati Khanolkar
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Lecture 2: REBT's Conceptualisation of Emotions
Dr. Kristene Doyle
Sun, Sep 27
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lecture 3: CBT Clinical Strategies & Intervention Skills
Swati Khanolkar
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Lecture 4: Learning from Errors
Dr. Kristene Doyle
Mon, Sep 28
Morning: Self-Study
5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Supervision 1: Live Case Sessions
Group rotation · Dr. Doyle & Swati
Tue, Sep 29
Morning: Self-Study
5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Supervision 2: Live Case Sessions
Groups rotated · Dr. Doyle & Swati
Wed, Sep 30
Morning: Self-Study
5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Supervision 3: Live Case Sessions
Group rotation · Dr. Doyle & Swati
Thu, Oct 1 · Exam
Morning: Revision
5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Supervision 4 + Written Exam
Groups rotated · Passing: 70%
📝 Exam Day
October 3rd – 8th · Live, Remote (IST)
Sat, Oct 3
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lecture 1: Basic Philosophy of REBT & Cognitive Change
Swati Khanolkar
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Lecture 2: Process of REBT
Dr. Kristene Doyle
Sun, Oct 4
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lecture 3: REBT's Applications to Relationships
Swati Khanolkar
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Lecture 4: Overcoming Resistance
Dr. Kristene Doyle
Mon, Oct 5
Morning: Self-Study
5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Supervision 1: Advanced Case Sessions
Group rotation · Dr. Doyle & Swati
Tue, Oct 6
Morning: Self-Study
5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Supervision 2: Advanced Case Sessions
Groups rotated · Dr. Doyle & Swati
Wed, Oct 7
Morning: Self-Study
5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Supervision 3: Advanced Case Sessions
Group rotation · Dr. Doyle & Swati
Thu, Oct 8
Morning: Revision
5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Supervision 4: Final Session
Advanced Certificate Awarded
🎓 Certificate

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What to Expect

Everything you need to succeed — before, during, and after.

This programme is built for practitioner outcomes, not just theoretical knowledge. Here is what is included in your enrolment.

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Pre-Practicum Reading List

You will receive a curated list of 5 foundational REBT texts before the programme begins. These are required reading — they ensure every participant enters at a level where supervision is genuinely productive.

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Live Group Supervision Sessions

8 live supervision sessions across Primary and Advanced (4 each). Your cohort is split into two small groups, and each group receives direct supervision from both Dr. Doyle and Swati Khanolkar in rotation.

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WhatsApp Alumni Community

Access to an ongoing WhatsApp community of In Vivo-trained REBT practitioners across India — a live network for peer consultation, case discussions, and continued learning beyond the programme.

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Ongoing Assistance by Team In Vivo

Continued support and assistance from Team In Vivo throughout the programme. Additionally, participants can access paid supervision sessions with Swati Khanolkar after the programme for deeper clinical guidance and skill development.

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Written Exam & Assessment

A formal written exam on the final day of the Primary Practicum (passing grade: 70%) along with satisfactory supervisor review of your case work. The Advanced certificate follows a similar rigorous standard.

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Certification Issued by AEI, New York

Your certificate e-copy is processed and issued directly by the Albert Ellis Institute, New York — not by In Vivo. Processing takes a minimum of 3 months after completion. You will then be eligible to apply for the AEI Associate Fellowship.

Required Pre-Practicum Reading

Six books. Required before Day 1.

These texts form the foundation of everything covered in the practicum. Participants are expected to have read them before the programme begins.

A Primer on Rational-Emotive Therapy (3rd Ed.)
W. Dryden & R. DiGiuseppe
The REBT Therapist's Pocket Companion
W. Dryden & M. Neena
Dealing with Emotional Problems Using REBT-CBT
W. Dryden
A Practitioner's Guide to REBT (3rd Ed.)
DiGiuseppe, Doyle, Dryden & Backx
Overcoming Resistance
Albert Ellis, Ph.D.
Fundamentals of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (2nd Ed.)
Prof. Windy Dryden
Alumni Reviews

What practitioners say about training with In Vivo.

Every review here is from a real practitioner who completed training at In Vivo — verified on Google.

★★★★★

"I did my AEI's Primary and Advanced Practicum training in REBT hosted by In Vivo, and I must say it was such a wonderful experience. The supervisor, Swati comes with a wealth of experience and knowledge. Their professionalism and efficiency are commendable, and I highly recommend their educational services."

Nikitha Resile
✓ Google Review · Verified
★★★★★

"I've known Swati Ma'am since the start of my journey in this field nearly 13 years now. My first training with her laid a strong foundation, and the AEI training organised by Invivo significantly enhanced my skills and confidence as a psychologist. I've attended several of her workshops over the years, each one adding immense value to my practice. Truly a worthwhile investment every time. Grateful to have found a mentor like Swati Ma'am."

Riddhi Sagar
✓ Google Review · Verified
★★★★★

"Swati ma'am is such an incredible teacher and professional. She presented REBT concepts in a very comprehensive and user-friendly way for the students and early-career professionals to understand and apply. REBT is an extremely helpful model of therapy that works wonders in a therapeutic setup and also in one's personal life. I continuously apply REBT learnings in my own problems and find it to be beneficial. If you want to learn REBT effectively, In-Vivo is definitely the place to go to."

Jabeen Sultan
✓ Google Review · Verified
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Important Information

Everything you should know
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Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • →The cancellation of your registration seat will incur a charge of at least 50% of the registration fee as an inconvenience charge.
  • →15th June to 14th July — ₹15,000 non-refundable
  • →15th July to 31st July — ₹30,000 non-refundable
  • →1st to 24th August — 25% of total fee non-refundable
  • →After 25th August — 50% of total fee non-refundable
  • →In case of cancellation by In Vivo within 10 days of commencement, a full refund will be given.

Programme Disclaimer

  • →Certificate e-copies are processed by AEI, NY — not by In Vivo. Minimum processing time: 3 months.
  • →We reserve the right to modify format and content per trainer/AEI guidelines.
  • →Recording of sessions (online or offline) is strictly prohibited.
  • →All study material is copyright protected. Sharing outside the group may result in legal action.
  • →Confidentiality of all participant-shared information is mandatory.
  • →In Vivo reserves the right to reschedule once in unforeseen circumstances.
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