What folks say about EC trainings:
“I just attended a conference on Encouragement Training. I usually walk away thinking I could have taught that. The experiential nature of this seminar totally engaged me and I actually learned new tools.”
“EC training is invaluable for physicians who want to relate better to their patients and improve the effectiveness of their practice. I would recommend this to all physicians who are trying to manage change and move their practice in a new direction.”
“I attended a two day encouragement training and it allowed me to connect with my inner children and to connect with the adult I’ve become. Thank you.”
“I loved the EC training because it helped me understand better why I operate the way I do. It has helped me to encourage myself and others. I cannot thank the trainers enough for sharing their wisdom and knowledge with us.”
“I attended an Encouragement Training for two days and enjoyed every moment of the training. The experiential process used provided an opportunity for personal growth as well as facilitation tools I can use in my clinical practice.”
“I just attended encouragement training. The experience began with the facilitators creating a safe and comfortable space. All participants were willing to share and be vulnerable. I gained incredible insight into my inner child and misguided behaviors. I am excited to do further exercises and activities from the workbooks that will help me continue to grow.”
“I have attended the EC training and have been in complete awe of how much impact it made on me and my understanding of inner children, who are part of who I am. As a parent, an educator, a wife, a daughter, a sister, and a friend, I am on the journey to be more aware and accepting of how my inner child affects my decisions in the present time. I feel extremely encouraged to get to know this child even more. Thank you for moments of enlightening support and excitement of something amazing I can call a “change.”
EC Tracks and Trainings
Explore the Three EC Trainer Tracks
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Track 1: Certified Encouragement Consultant (CEC):
Requirement:
- Successfully complete an 18-hour certified EC Training (ECT).
- Read and complete the exercises in Do It Yourself Therapy.
- Read and complete the exercises in To Know Me is to Love Mee.
- Use Madame Dora (deck of cards or mobile app) for insight.
- Practice encouraging yourself and others.
Qualified to:
- Offer individual (one-on-one) EC sessions.
- Lead small group classes or workshops utilizing the 8-week agenda or your own
- Use EC activities in Positive Discipline (PD) classes.
- Note: Consultants and Master Trainers may use, or reproduce, no more than two activities from the books with others for free. If more activities will be used for any reason all participants must purchase the manuals/texts for themselves.
Track 2: Encouragement Consultant Master Trainer Candidate (ECMTC)
Requirement:
- Be a Certified Encouragement Consultant (CEC) for a minimum period of 1 year. (For those who are already registered as ECMTC by March 1st, 2021 it will remain the previous 6 months) working under the supervision of an Encouragement Consultant Master Trainer (ECMT).
- Become a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator (CPDPE) ensuring to maintain your certification in good standing according to PDA guidelines.
- Facilitate three (3) or more small groups (with 4 or more participants) for a minimum of eight (8) weekly sessions. The workshop content must be based exclusively on the EC program.
- Hold eight (8) or more one-on-one sessions with three (3) different individuals.
- To apply for EC Master Candidate (ECMC), submit the official EC Consultant forms documenting your work to the appropriate person in the list below:
- English: Justine Yao
- Mandarin Chinese: Justine Yao
- Spanish: Gigi Nuñez
- Portuguese: Fernanda Lee
- Korean: Seonghwan Kim
- Arabic: Hagar Shrief
Qualified to:
- Co-facilitate the 18-hour EC Training (ECT) alongside an Encouragement Consultant Master Trainer (ECMT) with a minimum group of four (4) participants.
- Continue offering individual sessions and small EC group (non-certification) sessions.
- Note: Consultants and Master Trainers may use, or reproduce, no more than two activities from the books with others for free. If more activities will be used for any reason all participants must purchase the manuals/texts for themselves
Track 3: Encouragement Consultant Master Trainer (ECMT) Certificate
Requirement:
- Be a Certified Encouragement Consultant Master Candidate (CECMC) for a minimum period of one (1) year.
- Co-facilitate at least one 18-hour EC Training with an Encouragement Consultant Master Trainer (ECMT).
- To apply for EC Master Trainer (ECMT) status, submit ECMT Candidate summary report of your experience co-facilitating the EC Training. The report should be submitted to the appropriate person in the list below:
- English: Justine Yao
- Mandarin Chinese: Justine Yao
- Spanish: Gigi Nuñez
- Portuguese: Fernanda Lee
- Korean: Seonghwan Kim
- Arabic: Hagar Shrief
Qualified to:
- Facilitate the 18-hour certified Training with a minimum group of four (4) participants.
- Mentor Certified Encouragement Consultants (CEC) and Encouragement Consultant Master Candidates (ECMC).
- Continue offering individual sessions and small EC group (non-certification) sessions.
- Note: Consultants and Master Trainers may use, or reproduce, no more than two activities from the books with others for free. If more activities will be used for any reason all participants must purchase the manuals/texts for themselves
Mentoring
Mentoring is an optional and free service to becoming an ECMT. It is highly encouraged that ECMTC work with an ECMT mentor. Mentor sessions will be posted on the website.
Host EC Trainings and Use the Materials
Information for EC workshops in Spanish
Option 1: Once you have participated in an 18 hour EC training you can host your own non-certification trainings or use these activities in your professional life.
Parameters
- Workshops can be any length of time
- There is no certification or certification fee for workshops less than 18 hours.
- If you print materials pay for print royalties in the shop page
- Participants may also purchase the pdf of the materials for download here
- Do not share via email the pdf of the books and materials.
- If you use certain pages or activities from the books cite them correctly.
Option 2: If you are a Master trainer and you want to give an 18-hour workshop that will result in EC Certification for participants please follow the instructions below:
Content
- The workshop must include the following materials: To Know Me is to Love Me, Do It Yourself Therapy, and when available Madame Dora Cards
- The activities on the shared agenda must occur at the workshop. The trainer can choose the order and length of time for each activity.
- They only activities that should be modified are the topics small groups choose for their teaching activities.
Hours, fees, and participant numbers
- To receive a certificate the EC training must be a minimum of 18 hours. The way these hours are distributed is to be determined by the trainer. (The suggested time is over three days or an afternoon and two full days).
- The 18 hours can include short breaks and a 1-1 ½ hour lunch. (There should be no difference in the 18 hours if there is translation or not)
- EC Trainers will set the fee and number of participants for the workshop appropriate with their area.
Materials, and certification fees
- Consultants and Master Trainers may use, or reproduce, no more than two activities from the books with others for free. If more activities will be used for any reason all participants must purchase the manuals/texts for themselves.
- Find links to purchase books on our shop page.
- Pay fees within one week of hosting the workshop. Fees can be paid through the shop page.
- Certification fees are $35 dollars per participant ($40 in China)
- Participant lists from workshops you have given can be emailed to Judy Wu at wuying.judy@qq.com
If you have questions please contact:
Corey Lott, calott04@icloud.com
Encouragement Consulting for Couples (ECC)
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Visit the ECC page to see posted workshops and find more information on ECC
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Log in to the ECC Master Trainer Portal to register for the ECC directory, host an ECC Workshop, or pay fees and upload participant lists for a workshop you have given.
EC Mentor Sessions
Visit the EC Mentor Sessions Page to find information on upcoming EC Mentor Sessions
Log in to the EC Master Trainer Portal
Log in to the ECC Master Trainer Portal to register for our Master Trainer Directory, host an EC Workshop, or pay fees and upload participant lists for a workshop you have given.