IACSTE Accreditation

International Accreditation Commission for Systemic Therapy Education (IACSTE)

Created as a semi-autonomous body under the auspices of the International Family Therapy Association (IFTA), the International Accreditation Commission for Systemic Therapy Education (IACSTE) focuses on the development and implementation of quality standards for programs around the world that provide systemic therapy education and training. Both Tier 1 (Primary) and Tier 2 (Advanced) sets of standards were created to enhance the development of professionals who will be qualified to provide systemic therapy for individuals, couples, and families in the communities in which they live and work.

Standards Info on Tier 1 and Tier 2

Tier 1
Tier 1 Standards
Tier 1 Application

Tier 2
Tier 2 Information and Application

International Accreditation Commission for Systemic Therapy Education members:

Headshot of Robert Stahmann
Robert Stahmann, Ph.D., Chair

Headshot of Lois Bergen
Lois Paff Bergen, Ph.D.

Headshot of Manijeh Daneshpour
Manijeh Daneshpour, Ph.D.

Headshot of Suzanne Hanna
Suzanne Hanna, Ph.D.

Headshot of Ingebourg Haug
Ingeborg Haug, Ph.D.

Headshot of John Lawless
John Lawless, Ph.D.