Frequently Asked Questions

Although no specific pre-requisite exists, everyone must fill in an in-take form before you register and you may be asked to have a call with Christian to ensure you are ready for this event.

🎓 Is This Training Certified? 

This four-month program is not a certification course — and that’s by design. 

Heart iQ is first and foremost a specialized path of deep experiential education, focused on helping you embody and master the core skills of trauma-informed, attuned group facilitation.

We’re here to teach the art, not issue the stamp.

That said, we recognize that for some, certification is essential — whether for insurance purposes, professional body recognition, or simply the confidence of being formally qualified.  

✅ A Certification Path Is Available (For Those Who Need It) 

For those without an existing certification or professional training background, we offer a professional upgrade path that includes: 

1. This 4-month Heart iQ Facilitator Training 

You must attend at least 80% of the training and complete the live retreat. 

2. A 10-Day “Healing in Tribe” Retreat at New Eden 

This deep-dive immersion is required for certification — it ensures that you don’t just learn the work, you receive it in your body through direct personal transformation. 

3. An Additional 6-Month Online Certification Program 

Delivered by a trusted third-party partner (whom Christian co-teaches with), this additional training equips you with everything you need to: 

• Be trauma-informed and ethically aligned 

• Hold space with integrity and care 

• Lead group experiences beyond circle work 

• Learn professional best practices for working with clients safely 

• Gain access to insurance and accreditation pathways via an official certifying body

💡 This extra layer ensures we don’t dilute the Heart iQ path with business logistics, ethics modules, or insurance protocols — but we still have you fully covered if that’s what you need.   

💵 How It Works 

You’ll have the option to upgrade to the full professional certification track after registration. 

• Total cost for the full path (all three parts): $7,500  

• This includes everything: your 4-month training, the 6-month certification program, and your Healing in Tribe retreat ticket (excl. meals/accommodation).

If you’re already certified in another modality or with a recognized body, you may only need the Healing in Tribe component to complete your Heart iQ Level 1 Certification. 

🧭 Full Program Schedule Overview

Course Component and Dates:

Facilitator Foundations

May 26 – June 24

Group Coaching Calls (4)

June 3, 10, 17, 24

Retreat (EU or US)

June 25–29 (EU) / July 9–13 (US)

Integration Call

July 17

Open S.P.A.C.E Training

July 21 – Sept 14

Group Coaching Calls (4)

July 31, Aug 12, Aug 26, Sept 9

Supervised Practice Pods

Calls TBD at Live Retreat