I Matter Learning Journey Training Certificates  
Relationship Health Informed Practice 

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I Matter Learning Journey Training Certificates
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The I Matter Relationship Health Learning Journey consists of a theory and a theory to practice element.  Whether for professionals or for parents everyone starts with their own personal learning process.   We see the personal learning involved as a life long process.  However working on specific projects at specific points in time can help bring a focus which can be very beneficial

So our certificates process includes these two key elements.   Licensed professionals can then progress to become licensed to support others in their own learning journey.  Please note: Gateway 2 Fee is included in the Fundamentals access pass but the cost of all other certificates is extra. 

I Matter Course Learning Outcomes

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For professionals or parents-carers.  
Theory: You will learn about:
Relationship Health as a missing link in adult and child wellbeing
The I Matter Model and about symptoms of stress and of wellbeing
The I Matter Q as an informal assessment tool
Theory to practice: 
Gateway 1 with Case Study 1
The difficult incident review tool

For professionals or parents-carers.  
For preparation or prevention or longer term needs
Theory: You will learn about:
The I Matter Framework and 24 key ideas
The three dynamic loops plus one
I Matter Informed emotion focussed communication
Theory to practice: 
Gateway 2 with Case Study 2
The I Matter CHARIOT process

The Link role is for professionals who have completed the I Matter Framework Fundamentals and are a point of contact in a member organisation.

For professionals or parents-carers.  
Focus on additional or longer term needs
Theory: You will learn about:
I Matter Developmental thinking
Applications of the I Matter Framework to
Personal wellbeing
Adult-adult relationships
Adult-child relationships
Theory to practice: 
Gateway 3 with Case Study 3
The RH in action personal projects for 3-6m using ASPIRE
Mentor certification

For professionals 
Focus on preparation-prevention or additional or longer term needs
Theory: You will learn about:
Offering 1:1 and small group study support and different formats
How to use everyday conversations
How to support the ASPIRE Process
Theory to Practice
Gateway 4-5 and Case Study 4-5
RH in action professional projects for 3-6m supporting ASPIRE

For experienced professionals 
Focus on supporting professionals additional or longer term needs
Theory: You will learn about:
Working in professional systems
Managing the I Matter Tracker
Theory to Practice
Gateway 5 and Case Study 5
RH in action professional projects with professionals using ASPIRE

Professionals interested in becoming approved as a I Matter Trainee Lead to run our initial Getting Started training workshops can apply after Level 2.  ie some people complete Level 3 and Level 4 in parallel.  It is possible to progress to supporting the I Matter Fundamentals on completion of Level 3 (I Matter Deep Dive) 

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Part 1.  Knowledge and understanding of the Theory

The I Matter Framework integrates well established evidence into a practical set of ideas that can support case and problem formulation to find the way forward in challenging situations.

Knowledge Based Assessments
AWARE: I Matter Get Started Gateway 1
INFORMED: The I Matter Framework Fundamentals: Gateway 2
RESOURCED:  I Matter Deep Dive Resource Library: Gateway 3
TRAINEE: RH in Professional Practice: Gateway 4
Assessment of knowledge is progressed through two online knowledge assessments with multi-choice and open-ended

Case Study Analysis:
Assessment of theory to practice
Case Study Analysis 1-3:   
understanding is through submission of reflections on case studies provided by us to show understanding of IM framework

Part 2. Experience Based Learning Theory to Practice Learning

I Matter comes to life when you apply the thinking to help you progress personal skills over an extended period of months.  The Theory to Practice skills aim to provide such opportunities

I Matter Theory to Practice Skills Assessment
Skills assessment – 1 - NUGGETS&GEMS and DIP Process: ENGAGED
Skills assessment – 2 – Formulation and CHARIOT process:  READY
Skills assessment – 3 – Building Skills: Personal Projects  MENTOR
Skills assessment – 4 – Supporting others  CERTIFIED

I Matter Deep Dive - in particular offers an extended opportunity to make a commitment to further study, reflection AND personal growth  Deep Dive expands your theoretical knowledge and focusses on your personal skills and ability to Live I Matter and a Relationship Health Approach in a variety of roles.   You will work with a practitioner to discuss your ASPIRE process as you work for positive change over time.

Levels 1-3 are certificates that can be earned by parents or professionals. 
Level 4 is intended for licensed professionals only.

Level 1-2 are for preparation and prevention (self-help or supported)
Level 1-2-3 with assessment are for additional needs 

Course

Stage

 Theory Assessment

Your certificate

Theory to Practice - RH in Action

Your certificate

I Matter Get Started

Get Started

Gateway + Case Study 1

Aware

Difficult Incident Review

Engaged

I Matter Fundamentals

Learn I Matter

Gateway + Case Study 2

Informed

CHARIOT Process

Ready

I Matter Deep Dive

Living I Matter 

Gateway + Case Study 3

Resourced

RH Personal Project

Mentor (Pers/Prof)

I Matter Support Others

Supporting Others

Gateway + Case Study 4

Trainee

Practicums (1-5)

Certified Guide

Overview of how to progress the I Matter Certificates and Certification process.

To Get Started - Everyone Starts Here
Complete the FREE Training
Then submit an expression of interest

RH Aware
and RH Engaged
To become RH Aware: Attend a workshop or short online course
Complete Gateway 1 assessment with Case Study 1 Analysis
Work with a practitioner (optional)
To become RH Engaged
Complete and submit 2 x Difficult Incident Reviews
discussed with a practitioner (optional)

I Matter Basic Membership (Bronze)

RH Informed and RH Ready
To become RH Informed
Complete I Matter Framework Fundamentals
Take part in at least 6 live sessions and submit brief reflective log
Work with a practitioner (optional)
Complete Gateway 2 assessment with Case Study 2 Analysis
To become RH Ready:
Submit an I Matter CHARIOT reflective log – minimum of 4 entries over 3 months
Discuss learning with a practitioner (optional)

I Matter Basic Membership (Bronze/Silver/Gold) 

I Matter Link
To become an I Matter Link Trainee

Apply with support of organisation
Complete Fundamentals and Link training and min 3 sessions RH in prof practice submit reflections
To become an I Matter Certified Link
Complete Link Gateway assessment
Take part in RH in prof practice min 1 x a term

I Matter Organisation Membership (by organisation size)

RH Resourced and an RH Mentor
To become RH Resourced
Complete I Matter Deep Dive and Original I Matter Course to gather checklists
Take part in at least 12 live sessions
Complete Gateway 3 assessment with Case Study 3 Analysis
To become a RH Mentor (Personal or Professional) Work with a Practitioner
Submit min 3 personal projects – with prep+ review 2 over min 3m 1 over min 6m
personal wellbeing, adult-adult or adult-child Adult-Child in Educator or Therapist roles
Discuss with professional mentor

I Matter Advanced Membership (Bronze/Silver/Gold)

To become a Trainee RHP and a Certified RHP
for Prevention/Additional Needs/Advanced
Complete I Matter Trainee Preparation
for Practitioner Stage 
Work with a practitioner (optional)
Complete Gateway 4-5-6 assessment and Case Study 4-5-6 Analysis
To become Certified RHP stage  RHP 4-5-6 – Work with an RHP supervisor
Work with clients: Complete and discuss planning and review with skills analysis
personal wellbeing, adult-adult or adult-child Adult-Child in Educator or Therapist roles
Using mix of 1:1, in person, online and small groups.
Submit 3 tapes for review by supervisor

I Matter Practitioner Membership  (Trainee/Certified/Advanced)
Includes
Directory Listing
Monthly practice development programme
Right to use logos and resources (and Tracker for additional/advanced)