We are excited that you are taking a step on your I Matter Journey
Practitioners can be licensed to use our printed and online resources to introduce ideas of relationship health and the I Matter Framework into their practice as a complement and extra to existing offers
+ Professionals interested in becoming certified as Link Professional first complete the I Matter Framework Fundamentals and Certification Step.
+ We work with practitioners in health, education and community but and are particularly interested in supporting community hubs in which health and schools are committed to working together.
Our first Community Hub and practitioner network is in the Kendal area.
Please contact us if you are in the Kendal area or to learn more.
Named Senior Link role for a member organisation
Link Roles - I Matter informed and can discuss the programme and information with people and can work with others to progress a Community Wheel network, supporting entry level understanding
Lead Professional - Can use resources flexibly to support 1:1 and small groups fpr clients in the course of own practice, Can be licensed to offer study support for those on online I Matter Learning Journey
Lead Plus can support professional development and professional training.
Advanced Practitioners can oversee use of assessments and coaching
The Practitioner Training Pathway
Licensed Practitioners must have the support of informed organisations. A small number of practitioners are licensed to work directly with I Matter Training - Relationship Health Matters CIC.
To become an Organisation Link Person: You must have Level 2 Gateway and apply to LInk Training with support of informed senior leadership. Your focus is on identifying readiness for an I Matter learning journey. You can support discounted access to the online learning programme. You can also be a named person on an application for study support. You can using the I Matter resources informally to support your consultations. You can also apply to help progress a local Community Wheel programme. To be a Link you must attend monthly Link Check in sessions.
To become a Trainee Lead: By application You must be registered on the I Matter Deep Dive and apply to the Lead Role. You must have a source of clients for funded or self-funded services for study support. To become certified you will develop a portfolio of experience and case studies of using the approach and resources to support groups and 1:1 students over a minimum of 12 months. More information on applying here
To become a Lead Plus/Advanced Practitioner: By application: You must have advanced experience of working with adults and young people and families including with the use of assessment and with supporting professional development. You must be able to demonstrate confident understanding of the programme premises with a clear plan of how you would like to develop practices. More information on applying