Advance to the next level
This program is for graduates of Foundations who 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 under experienced supervision
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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 tools
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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
Jennifer Schwirzer
Director
Advanced Certification Roadmap
Coursework & Readings
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ACT Foundations
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13 Weeks to Peace and 13 Weeks to Love
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The 7 Deadly Relationship Sins and 7 Deadly Psychological Sins videos
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God Made Love videos
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Dr. Jen Techniques videos
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Three workshops: Anxiety & Depression Relief, Abuse Trauma & Faith, Try This at Home: Marriage
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Project Safe Church Training
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Two electives
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One-page reaction paper for each item above
Community Participation
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Attend at least six monthly Coach Meetings
Coaching Practice
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Complete 50 coaching sessions
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Three sessions with the Educational Supervisor
Policies & Requirements
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Read and sign the Abide Network Policy
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Submit one pastoral and two professional references
Note: Certification is a resume-builder and a good training experience. Abide Mental Health Coaches will be given preferential consideration for referrals, but we cannot guarantee a full case load. Additionally, certification is ultimately at the discretion of the Educational Supervisor. Note that we waive some requirements for individuals who are already practicing as licensed LPCs, LMFTs, MFTs, or other graduate-level providers. 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.
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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!)
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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
Abide Network Refund Policy
All courses, including the Advanced Certification, are non-refundable. However, if you find that a course isn’t the right fit, we’re happy to offer credit toward another course. For assistance or to explore your options, please contact us at contact@abide.network.