Human resilience does not end once we are diagnosed with a mental health challenge. We humans have a fundamental self-righting capacity that helps us through times of adversity.


The practice of Personal Medicine helps us tap into that resilience and our inner wisdom.


Become a Certified Personal Medicine Coach

What's Certified Personal Medicine Coach?

A Certified Personal Medicine Coach is an expert in supporting people as they discover and use Personal Medicine in their recovery.
 

Where does the training take place?

We use a combination of E-Learning, Live Webinar Coaching and real-world practice.




What do you get with a Personal Medicine Coach Certification?



  • What do you get with a Personal Medicine Coach Certification?

    As a Certified Personal Medicine Coach, You are:


    • Certified to use personal Medicine in your work.


    • Provided with the Personal Medicine Facilitator Manual.


    • Granted access to the Personal Medicine Worksheet and all Personal Medicine Cards.


    • Given access to powerful recovery videos about Personal Medicine.


    • Provided with a Personal Medicine Guide of your choice.


    • Given access to discounted Personal Medicine Guides (25% off).


    • Able to use the Personal Medicine Workshop Took-kit


    • Includes a standard conference work-shop template & gives you the ability to present personal medicine at conferences.


    • Featured on Pat Deegan's website


    • Added to Pat Deegans' Certified Personal Medicine Coach community through their private slack room.


    • Invited to quarterly community calls with Pat Deegan and all of the CPMC's around the world.

  • Becoming a Certified Personal Medicine Coach

    The Certified Personal Medicine Coach Course combines online e-learning, practice and live group coaching over the course of an 8-week curriculum. Once certified, Personal Medicine Coaches will be approved to use Personal Medicine, Personal Medicine Guides and Personal Medicine Cards with individuals and in groups. Peer specialists, clinicians, occupational therapists, case managers, psycho-social rehab practitioners, family supporters and other disciplines may enroll in the course.



  • Can my organization become Certified?

    Absolutely. An organization can request a special cohort to sponsor multiple staff members in becoming Certified. Send us a message to get started.



  • About This Training

    The course is delivered through a combination of Live Coaching Sessions (interactive webinars via Go To Meeting) and E-Learning (videos, quizzes, instructions & a community forum).


    Most people need 2-3 hours per week to complete coursework, quizzes, practice and community postings.




  • Course Features

    Certification and a license to use Personal Medicine in practice are awarded to those who meet all course requirements. This includes attending all Live Coaching Sessions, submitting all assignments, and passing a comprehensive final exam. Recertification occurs annually.


    This certification course includes 11 clock hours which can be submitted to peer and clinical certification boards.



WEEK TOPIC COACHING CALL COURSE WORK
0 Get Ready No Call Self-assessment & access to course materials
1 Discovering Personal Medicine Coaching Call E-learning, practice, community posting & quiz
2 Coaching with the Personal Medicine Worksheet Coaching Call E-learning, practice, community posting & quiz
3 Personal Medicine Cards No Call E-learning, practice, community posting & quiz
4 Coaching with the Cards Coaching Call E-learning, practice, community posting & quiz
5 Personal Medicine Guides No Call E-learning, practice, community posting & quiz
6 Coaching with the Guides Coachiing Call E-learning, practice, community posting & quiz
7 Going Deeper with Personal Medicine No Call E-learning, practice, community posting & quiz
8 Pulling it All Together Coaching Call E-learning, practice, community posting
9 & 10 Approaching the Finish Line 1:1 Coaching Call Preparation for the Final/Final Exam Submission
11 Certification Celebration Coaching Call Post-assessment & Course feedback