You will find here a step by step summary of progress through your training in Mindful Emotion Coaching.There are four training levels- make sure you follow the one you have signed up for. Personalised Care Institute Health and Wellbeing Coach training is our level three training. Some coaches opt for additional team (group) supervision- this is our level four training offer.
As of June 2025 our handouts are all in one canva document
If you are training at level one the only online form you will submit is the Hand Model exercise. Those of you training at levels two and three will use this form to book online coaching sessions and this form to submit reflections on using the approach.
- Level one : CPD training (beginner and foundation level e-learning only) - we suggest 4 hours over one month click this link to view our level one time line .
- Level two: Fast track training includes e-learning and one coaching session (one to one)- we suggest 10-14 hours over 2- 3 months. This level is intended for people already working as a coach and wanting to upskill in trauma informed approaches and / or working with children, young people and families - click this link to view our level two time line.
- Level three: Personalised Care Institute (PCI) Four Day Health Coach or Health and Welllbeing Coach accreditation. European Quality Award (EQA) accreditation with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) as having completed training as a coach at foundation level. This level includes e-learning, three coaching sessions (one to one) and access to peer mentoring - we suggest 32 hours over 4 months but it is possible to complete the training more quickly than this - particularly for experienced staff able to ring fence time who have a group of people they know who would be happy to be coached. The training has an 'apprenticeship' style and the 32 hours includes working with people, embedding the approach, metaphors and psychoeducation tools and then reflecting and talking through what went well and what went less well. If you have already received a copy of your programme workbook/manual you will find a summary of course content on page 17. If the training isn't completed within 12 months a further payment will be payable.
Month one
- complete the training registration form - many of you will already have done this- and give us permission to link you with our training WhatsApp group as well as our wider networking group.
- once you have joined the training WhatsApp group shout out to others and join a small learning group (learning pod) of two or three people.
- complete adult and child safeguarding training at an appropriate level (suggest minimum Level 2 or intermediate) and know who to contact with any concerns
- complete GDPR training
- hold appropriate DBS certification
- access the beginner e-learning using a coupon provided by EHCAP at check out and complete it
- complete the online 'hand model' submission
- receive in the mail (UK based learners) a copy of the programme workbook/manual, two copies of 'all emotionsare ok' and a LEGO Resilience Scale.
Month two
Month three
- begin using the approach with individuals or families
- complete an online form reflecting on what went well and what went less well
- book your second one to one coaching session -during coaching mentoring you will describe a case example of managing difficullt emotions, describe at least two self-care practices and reflect on your progress linking reflections with the EMCC core competency framework.
- complete a personal statement covering the following questions (between 300 and 500 words)
-what is coaching all about for you? (your vision or philosophy)
-what motivates you to be a coach or use coaching skills?when did you begin coaching?
-what theoretical underpinning principles shape your practice? You might want to talk about MEC as an approach
-how has your practice evolved and developed?how and why are you integrating mindfulness and mindful activities into your life?
-how is a trauma informed coaching approach different?
-self-care is core to maintaining compassion and being present
-coaching agreement
-engagement
-biology of stress
-emotion literacy building
-how are you using online digital and AI technology in your coaching practice? e.g. automated booking appointments, feedback forms, Teams or Zoom.
-how do you understand and apply the EMCC global code of ethics and diversity and inclusion declaration? (at the end of your manual)
Month four
- book your third one to one coaching session with Sarah
- receive your EMCC foundation level certificate
- complete any other modules that you feel are appropriate for you in the foundation level e-learning. You will need to tick all sections to access an automated certificate
- once you have reached this point, you will be given access to peer mentoring with others seeking to consolidate their coaching skills.
- Level four - If you are training with us at this level you will complete level three training first (see above) and then you will access five team coaching sessions over a 12 month period where you will have the opportunity to share learning with peers, ask questions and develop your role as a coach. Once you have completed 50 hours of coaching with at least 5 different coachees, 16 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD), 4 hours of supervision, developed your reflective practice and created a feedback system yyou will be ready to graduate at level four.
At this point, you may opt to apply for Individual Accreditation with the EMCC. The EMCC charges for the registration at foundation, practitioner or senior practitioner level and for membership - see details and costs on the EMCC website.
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Very best wishes,
Sarah