
Advance to the next level
This program is for graduates of Foundations who feel ready for deeper formation and want to help others in a structured coaching role.
Ideal candidates include:
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Those called to serve in a more formal helping capacity
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Ministry leaders or volunteers ready to move into relational care
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Individuals exploring a coaching career
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Students trained in Foundations who want to be recommended to Abide clients
Certification Provides
Certification prepares you to coach under the Abide Network with confidence.
You will:
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Complete supervised coaching hours
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Practice real-life coaching with structured feedback
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Join group mentoring sessions
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Learn advanced tools for emotional and relational health
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Engage in case reviews with experienced supervisors
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Build a coaching style that aligns with biblical principles and human design
The goal is both competence and character.
Professional Advancement
After completing the certification track, you will:
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Coach individuals using Abide’s relational and emotional health framework
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Support clients ethically and effectively
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Receive client referrals from the Abide intake team
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Join a recognized network of Christian mental health coaches
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Participate in ongoing professional development and community events
Requirements
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Completion of Abide Foundations
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Application and interview
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Coaching observation and supervised practice
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Commitment to professional and ethical standards
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Agreement with Abide’s doctrinal and relational principles
Meet Your Certification Team

Jeanine Goodwin
Educational Supervisor
healthycoupleshealthyfamilies
@gmail.com

Jennifer Schwirzer
Founder
Advanced Certification Roadmap
1. Complete the ACT Foundations program.
2. Complete Level 1 Courses
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Watch video lessons.
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Submit reaction papers to Educational Supervisor.
3. Complete Practice Sessions
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After finishing Level 1 courses, work with the Intake Supervisor to complete 10 practice sessions.
4. Complete Level 1 Certification
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Once all Level 1 requirements are met, contact your Educational Supervisor for certification.
Level 1 certification allows you to take on clients while working toward Level 2.
5. Begin Level 2 Training
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Watch additional courses and submit reaction papers to the Educational Supervisor.
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Complete 40 practice sessions with help from the Intake Supervisor. (Sessions completed outside our system are welcome.)
6. Complete Level 2 Certification
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Meet all Level 2 requirements and reach out to the Educational Supervisor for certification.
7. Set Up Coach Profile
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After Level 2 certification, contact the Intake Supervisor for instructions on creating your coach profile.
Notes: Certification is not a guarantee of client referrals. It is a resume-builder and a good training experience. Abide Mental Health Coaches will be given preferential consideration for referrals. Additionally, certification is ultimately at the discretion of the Educational Supervisor.
Practicing professionals: Individuals who are already practicing as licensed LPCs, LMFTs, MFTs, or other graduate-level providers need only fulfill basic requirement. Ask us for details.
Value Analysis:
NOTE: The cost is listed right after the item. The parentheses are the value of the item. We want you to see what a good value this is! Most coach trainings are over $5000. Ours is half that.
Part 1
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13 Weeks to Peace book- $20
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The 7 Deadly Psychological Sins videos- free (a $150 value!)
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13 Weeks to Love book- $20
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The 7 Deadly Relationship Sins videos- free (a $150 value!)
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God Made Love videos- free (a $150 value!)
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Abide Coach Training- $250
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Certification track cost- $2500
(if you wish to join Abide Network as a certified coach) -
10 practice coaching sessions- included in certification track cost (a $1000 value!)
Part 2
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Anxiety & Depression Relief Workshop - included (a $200 value!)
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Abuse, Trauma, & Faith Workshop - included (a $200 value!)
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Try This at Home: Marriage Workshop - included (a $400 value!)
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Project Safe Church Training - included (a $300 value!)
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40 practice coaching sessions
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Monthly Abide Network meetings with follow-up and support (a $2000 value!)
Total value: Over $5500
Total Costs: $2,540
Choose a plan

ACT Advanced - Payment Plan
250$Every monthBecome a certified Abide coachValid for 10 months- Complete Certification in 10 months
- Self-paced Course
- All Courses Included
- Group Zoom Sessions
- Private Discussion Group
- Certification Included
- Pay $2500 over 10 months

ACT Advanced
2,500$One-time payment for full access to our full certification program- Self-paced Course
- Includes all Abide Courses
- Group Zoom Sessions
- Private Discussion Groups
- Certification Path Included
- One-time Payment of $2,500


