Training for Well-Being

Anthropedia’s instructors have all completed the coach certification program, as well as an additional training program developed by our institute. Like the members of the institute, our instructors have expertise in a variety of fields. Some of our instructors are medical doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers, while others are experts in philosophy, literature, education, coaching, and physical movement. 

Each day of the training consists of five 1- to 1.5-hour classes (see course list above for specific course titles). We begin at 8:30am and generally go until 6:30pm (there are seven days that end at 4:30pm). Because each class requires a lot of attention and energy, we take 30-minute breaks between each course, and our lunch break is an hour and a half.

There is no reading required outside of class. Upon completion of the training, however, you will be tested on the content of the Know Yourself DVDs, so you will want to study those throughout the course of the training. In addition, the other major task for those interested in certification is to complete a portfolio of exercises each month of the training. You can expect anywhere from 30-40 exercises per month. The amount of time that these exercises take varies from person-to-person, and they are all geared towards helping improve your self-awareness, resilience, and stress management.

The coursework is mostly the same, so it is a question of completing some extra classes, and fulfilling the requirements of certification, in addition to paying the difference in tuition. Generally people figure this out quite quickly, so we would encourage you to discuss it with us as soon as possible once the training begins.

Generally, attendance is expected at all sessions. Of course, we understand that emergencies and other justifiable situations do arise. However, attendance at all courses during the first four days is mandatory. For the remainder of the training, if you miss more than two days (or the equivalent thereof), you will need to make those courses up during a future session. In addition, there are certain courses that must be attended during a future training in order to be eligible for certification, even if it’s the only class you miss.

In addition to private practice, our certified coaches work in a variety of settings—medical clinics, hospitals, schools, corporations, homeless shelters, halfway houses, and within other service-oriented organizations.