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The Freedom Way - Level 1

4 - Month Certification Program

A refreshing approach to equine assisted training and certification. Go beyond a structured, in-the-box, one-size fits all approach to serving your client. Open to a world of intuitive leadership, true partnership with horses, and a fully integrated body-mind-spirit experience for your client. Ideal for seasoned professionals who desire to add to their current practice, as well as those new to the field of coaching, healing and transformation.

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Who This Program is For . . .

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Including but not limited to:​

  • Individuals interested in supporting others through equine assisted activities

  • Individuals certified in other equine therapies 

  • Life Coaches, Spiritual Counselors, Healers 

  • Licensed therapists and counselors

  • Psychologists and Psychotherapists 

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Prior horse experience and owning a horse are not necessary for certification.

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The Freedom Way® Certification Program

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This certification program is built on the six Freedom Keys - Energy, Intuition, Coaching, Connection, Spirit Guided, and Personal Growth.

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You'll engage in and learn:

  • how to partner with and integrate horses into your client sessions.

  • how to recognize and understand your horses feedback and communication in a session.

  • how to read, use and shift the energy in a session to support your client.

  • coaching skills.

  • intuition skills.

  • basic horse handling skills.

  • how to read & connect with horses (different from training and reading body language).

  • skills to successfully get your Equine Assisted Coaching business up and running.

  • how to customize your offerings.

  • how to work with individuals and groups.

  • how to design equine activities.

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This is a one time certification. Continuing education and course electives available to support your business growth and specialization. Advanced level certifications are also available.

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Through The Freedom Way® you’ll take healing and transformation to a whole new level.

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Certification Includes:

  • 4-months, 200+ hours of instruction, coaching 

  • 13 weeks of online classes, recorded

  • 5-day experiential retreat in Cave Creek, AZ (live attendance is mandatory) 

  • Case studies to complete certification

  • Private Facebook Group to for support, discussion between classes, course bonuses, sharing of ideas, and community connection.

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Training topics include: 

  • Intuitive development

  • Coaching skills

  • Business Building (for new businesses as well as established businesses adding equine assisted coaching services.) 

  • Horse handling skills

  • Basic horse knowledge and care

  • Energetically maintaining a healthy horse

  • Reading and connecting with a horses energy

  • Understanding their feedback and communication during a session

  • Creating an equal partnership with your horse for coaching

  • How to facilitate a session

  • Building partnerships with horse facilities or private owners if you don’t have your own horse or desire to do off-site courses/clinics.

 

Details

Course Dates: August 7 - December 18, 2024

Class is held each Wednesday evening from 6:00 - 7:30 pm MST (Note - we're located in Arizona. AZ doesn't participate in Daylight Savings. Please adjust to your time zone accordingly.)

The live retreat is held October 8 - 13, 2024 in Cave Creek, AZ. Attendance at the retreat is required.

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13 Online Weekly Calls. Calls will be recorded in the event you are unable to attend or wish to review.

5-Day Retreat (attendance is required) in Cave Creek, AZ  - Retreat is included in the price of the course. Travel and lodging are the responsibility of the participant.

1:1 Private Coaching with a member of The Freedom Way coaching team.

Facebook group for community and support.

Four documented case studies to receive certification.

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Registration:  $3,997

Interest free payment plans are available through PayPal Pay Later. Click the PayPal Pay Later button at checkout. PayPal terms and conditions apply.

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Registration Process

We're delighted you're interested in The Freedom Way® program and look forward to getting to know you. When you click the Apply button below you'll be taken to a short application. This application generally takes 10 - 15 minutes to complete. Once received, we'll contact you to complete your registration.

Equine Assisted Coach working with clients and a horse
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