AIS Membership

Obtaining credentials from The American Institute of Stress is a designation that sets members apart as stress experts and reflects their commitment to the advancement of innovative and scientifically based stress management protocols. The AIS Seal and credentials inform the public that the certificate holder commands advanced knowledge of the latest stress research and stress management techniques. For physicians and other healthcare practitioners, it designates your practice as an advanced treatment center for stress-related illnesses.

Military and First Responder (law enforcement, firefighters, and paramedic/EMT) discounts are offered at each level of membership; a copy of ID is required.

Student Discount
Standard
Military/First Responder
Features
  • Requirements
    Requirements
  • Collaboration with International Professional Community
    Collaboration with International Professional Community
  • Continuing education credit training programs
    Continuing education credit training programs
  • Subscription to quarterly magazine Contentment and Combat Stress
    Subscription to quarterly magazine Contentment and Combat Stress
  • Membership certificate
    Membership certificate
  • Quarterly Research Roundup publication
    Quarterly Research Roundup publication
  • Invitation to Speakers Bureau
    Invitation to Speakers Bureau
  • Stress Specialist Certification and continuing education credits
    Stress Specialist Certification and continuing education credits
  • Discount on annual online conference
    Discount on annual online conference
  • Access to AIS research archives
    Access to AIS research archives
  • Media spokesperson opportunities
    Media spokesperson opportunities
  • Opportunity to contribute to magazines, blogs, and social media
    Opportunity to contribute to magazines, blogs, and social media
Features
  • Requirements
    Requirements
  • Collaboration with International Professional Community
    Collaboration with International Professional Community
  • Continuing education credit training programs
    Continuing education credit training programs
  • Subscription to quarterly magazine Contentment and Combat Stress
    Subscription to quarterly magazine Contentment and Combat Stress
  • Membership certificate
    Membership certificate
  • Quarterly Research Roundup publication
    Quarterly Research Roundup publication
  • Invitation to Speakers Bureau
    Invitation to Speakers Bureau
  • Stress Specialist Certification and continuing education credits
    Stress Specialist Certification and continuing education credits
  • Discount on annual online conference
    Discount on annual online conference
  • Access to AIS research archives
    Access to AIS research archives
  • Media spokesperson opportunities
    Media spokesperson opportunities
  • Opportunity to contribute to magazines, blogs, and social media
    Opportunity to contribute to magazines, blogs, and social media
Features
  • Requirements
    Requirements
  • Collaboration with International Professional Community
    Collaboration with International Professional Community
  • Continuing education credit training programs
    Continuing education credit training programs
  • Subscription to quarterly magazine Contentment and Combat Stress
    Subscription to quarterly magazine Contentment and Combat Stress
  • Membership certificate
    Membership certificate
  • Quarterly Research Roundup publication
    Quarterly Research Roundup publication
  • Invitation to Speakers Bureau
    Invitation to Speakers Bureau
  • Stress Specialist Certification and continuing education credits
    Stress Specialist Certification and continuing education credits
  • Discount on annual online conference
    Discount on annual online conference
  • Access to AIS research archives
    Access to AIS research archives
  • Media spokesperson opportunities
    Media spokesperson opportunities
  • Opportunity to contribute to magazines, blogs, and social media
    Opportunity to contribute to magazines, blogs, and social media
Member with Student Discount
$40 per year
  • Requirements
    Open to everyone
  • Collaboration with International Professional Community
  • Continuing education credit training programs
  • Subscription to quarterly magazine Contentment and Combat Stress
  • Membership certificate
  • Quarterly Research Roundup publication
  • Invitation to Speakers Bureau
  • Stress Specialist Certification and continuing education credits
  • Discount on annual online conference
  • Access to AIS research archives
  • Media spokesperson opportunities
  • Opportunity to contribute to magazines, blogs, and social media
Member
$95 per year or $247 for 3 years
  • Requirements
    Open to everyone
  • Collaboration with International Professional Community
  • Continuing education credit training programs
  • Subscription to quarterly magazine Contentment and Combat Stress
  • Membership certificate
  • Quarterly Research Roundup publication
  • Invitation to Speakers Bureau
  • Stress Specialist Certification and continuing education credits
  • Discount on annual online conference
  • Access to AIS research archives
  • Media spokesperson opportunities
  • Opportunity to contribute to magazines, blogs, and social media
Military/First Responder Discount
$45 per year or $123 for 3 years
  • Requirements
    Open to everyone
  • Collaboration with International Professional Community
  • Continuing education credit training programs
  • Subscription to quarterly magazine Contentment and Combat Stress
  • Membership certificate
  • Quarterly Research Roundup publication
  • Invitation to Speakers Bureau
  • Stress Specialist Certification and continuing education credits
  • Discount on annual online conference
  • Access to AIS research archives
  • Media spokesperson opportunities
  • Opportunity to contribute to magazines, blogs, and social media
  • Requirements
  • Collaboration with International Professional Community
  • Continuing education credit training programs
  • Subscription to quarterly magazine Contentment and Combat Stress
  • Membership certificate
  • Quarterly Research Roundup publication
  • Invitation to Speakers Bureau
  • Stress Specialist Certification and continuing education credits
  • Discount on annual online conference
  • Access to AIS research archives
  • Media spokesperson opportunities
  • Opportunity to contribute to magazines, blogs, and social media
Diplomate
$395 per year or $1,047 for 3 years
  • Requirements
    Hold a degree or healthcare license
    Have been in practice or profession for 3 years
  • Collaboration with International Professional Community
  • Continuing education credit training programs
  • Subscription to quarterly magazine Contentment and Combat Stress
  • Membership certificate

    + use of DAIS designation
  • Quarterly Research Roundup publication
  • Invitation to Speakers Bureau

    may require additional training
  • Stress Specialist Certification and continuing education credits
  • Discount on annual online conference
  • Access to AIS research archives
  • Media spokesperson opportunities
  • Opportunity to contribute to magazines, blogs, and social media
Military/First Responder Discount
$197 per year or $513 for 3 years
  • Requirements
    Hold a degree or healthcare license
    Have been in practice or profession for 3 years
  • Collaboration with International Professional Community
  • Continuing education credit training programs
  • Subscription to quarterly magazine Contentment and Combat Stress
  • Membership certificate

    + use of DAIS designation
  • Quarterly Research Roundup publication
  • Invitation to Speakers Bureau

    may require additional training
  • Stress Specialist Certification and continuing education credits
  • Discount on annual online conference
  • Access to AIS research archives
  • Media spokesperson opportunities
  • Opportunity to contribute to magazines, blogs, and social media
  • Requirements
  • Collaboration with International Professional Community
  • Continuing education credit training programs
  • Subscription to quarterly magazine Contentment and Combat Stress
  • Membership certificate
  • Quarterly Research Roundup publication
  • Invitation to Speakers Bureau
  • Stress Specialist Certification and continuing education credits
  • Discount on annual online conference
  • Access to AIS research archives
  • Media spokesperson opportunities
  • Opportunity to contribute to magazines, blogs, and social media
Fellow
$495 per year or $1,287 for 3 years
  • Requirements
    Hold a doctorate degree or special license
    Have been in practice or profession for 5 years
  • Collaboration with International Professional Community
  • Continuing education credit training programs
  • Subscription to quarterly magazine Contentment and Combat Stress
  • Membership certificate

    + use of FAIS designation
  • Quarterly Research Roundup publication
  • Invitation to Speakers Bureau
  • Stress Specialist Certification and continuing education credits
  • Discount on annual online conference
  • Access to AIS research archives
  • Media spokesperson opportunities
  • Opportunity to contribute to magazines, blogs, and social media
Military/First Responder Discount
$247 per year or $643 for 3 years
  • Requirements
    Hold a doctorate degree or special license
    Have been in practice or profession for 5 years
  • Collaboration with International Professional Community
  • Continuing education credit training programs
  • Subscription to quarterly magazine Contentment and Combat Stress
  • Membership certificate

    + use of FAIS designation
  • Quarterly Research Roundup publication
  • Invitation to Speakers Bureau
  • Stress Specialist Certification and continuing education credits
  • Discount on annual online conference
  • Access to AIS research archives
  • Media spokesperson opportunities
  • Opportunity to contribute to magazines, blogs, and social media