HEART CERTIFICATE TRAINING

Through HEART certification, participants will gain in-depth knowledge about the psychological, sociological, and neurological factors that constitute and shape the path of both romantic, and committed love. This knowledge will be gained while focusing on cross-cultural differences and distinct factors between collectivist and individualistic cultures. Participants will also achieve a deeper understanding of the different relational paths for individuals and couples, while gaining refined knowledge of the psycho-socio-neurological intricacies that contribute to relational success and failure, as well as those affecting the individuals’ ability to enter into and maintain committed partnership.

Participants in the clinical track, will learn how to practice counselling  and psychotherapy  with  (a)  couples  in  distress,  and  couples  desiring  to  bring  their  relationship  to  co6actualization,  or  an  optimal  level  of  connection and satisfaction, and (b) singles desiring to enter committed  partnership, individuals in relational distress and serial monogamy, and  singles desiring to explore a self-actualized experience of singlehood. Graduates  will  have  in-depth  knowledge  of  all  leading  theories  of  couples  therapy,  as  well  as  a  grounded  ability  to  practice  the  evidence-based  integration  of  these  theories.

 Finally, participants in the HEART certificate training will acquire a profound understanding  of  their  own  relational  path,  as  well  as  develop  mindful awareness.  The  HEART aims  to  bring  healers  into  an  authentic, empathic and present therapeutic relationship with their clients. In order to embrace such powerful therapeutic stance, practitioners are trained in the use of mindful practices, as well as in the exploration of their own relational  history,  triggers,  dreams,  successes,  and  failures.  This  deep self-exploration  and  self-knowledge  is  gained  through  participants’ attendance  in  two  different  relationship  workshops (RPI Love Awakening Workshop),  and in a Mindfulness 8-week course.

HEART certification is designed for individuals with advanced education in counselling and psychotherapy. Applicants must have a counselling or psychology related university degree. This includes disciplines such as: clinical psychology, counselling psychology, marriage and family therapy, clinical social work, and other counselling specializations.

Requirements for full certification are:

1. Two 50 hourse (5-6 days) training Modules with a minimum of 80% of attendance.
2. Participation in one relationship workshops. If participants have previously completed any or all of the workshops from several of the couple therapy institutes including: Imago, EFT, Gottman’s, or RPI LAW Workshop, they can choose to waive this requirement by providing a letter from the institute or practitioner that led the workshop. Alternatively, they can choose to join again in the workshops included in the training.
3. Attend an 8-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Workshop.
4. Act as a teaching assistant in one relationship workshop (either for individuals or couples).
5. Complete 10 hours of clinical supervision. Participants can choose their faculty of choice to complete supervision hours.
6. Provide a midterm video recording.
7. Provide a passing final video recording.
8. Provide a completed process journal that will be used throughout the training.

WHAT ARE MY TRAINING OPTIONS?

1. The two modules should be completed within the participant’s training program. However, participants have the opportunity to complete the other requirements at their own pace. Nonetheless, it is strongly recommended that all requirements of the certification are completed within one calendar year.
   
    
2. Several opportunities for workshops will be offered by the institute for cohorts to participate within the training year.
3. To be eligible for free workshop fees, participants must join the workshops provided during the year of training.
4. Trainees will have the opportunity to participate in basic (non- certificate) training, by completing the first two modules of training, without further engagement in workshops or supervision/mentoring.
5. Trainees will have the opportunity to join one module at a time, without registering for certification.
6. Participants that miss a training module will be allowed to register with a future cohort, with a 10% discount of the replacement module fee.

Individuals wishing to pursue HEART certification can email us at info@relationalpath.com to receive complete information and an application form. The Institute ensures a prompt response to applicants to provide sufficient time to register if admitted. Applicants will be admitted on a first-come basis.

1. Tuition (when when enrolled for full certification), includes the 2 teaching modules, the 2 required relationship workshops led by RPI’s faculty, and 10 hours of supervision.
2. For individuals interested in ONLY attending the training modules without fulfilling the additional requirements for certification, they can either register for the Basic HEART training (modules 1 and 2), or they can register for individual modules.
3. With the exception of Module 1, no individual will be invited to join a module without having completed participation in the prior modules.