Welcome to the online course materials! This webpage will be a location where all your class materials, assignments, and audios will be posted. Please use the resources on this page to help you stay organized and turtle step your way through the training.
To start out, here are a few general resources that you are likely to reference frequently throughout our course. We have put these at the top of the page for easy reference!
- Equus Coaching Master Facilitator Training Fall 2023 Dates & Details
- Equus Coaching Master Facilitator Training Facebook group
- Equus Coaching Master Facilitator Training MediaFire Folder (one link to obtain many of the resources and recordings below)
- ECMF Class Schedule
- Client’s Feedback Form for Workshop Participant
- Sample Outline for 12-18 min Equus Coaching Session
- ECMF Shadow Opportunities
- Your Mentorship Workshop Outline
- ECMF Onsite #1
- ECMF Onsite #2
Questions?
Email support@equuscoach.com
Currently, all calls are scheduled to take place on Wednesdays at 3pm PT/ 4pm MT/ 5pm CT/ 6pm ET. Most calls will be roughly 60 to 90 minutes in duration. If you are unable to make a call, no need to worry. They will all be recorded and links posted below within 48 business hours of class.
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Lessons
Certification Hours Log
September 20, 2023- Class 1: Welcome Class – Review of Course and ICF Core Competencies
Class Topic: Welcome Call & Review Curriculum Please review the below class handout. Class Outline Class Handout: ICF Core Competencies Class Recording
September 27, 2023 – Class 2: Ethics, Establishing Agreements, and the Rhythm of a Coaching Session
Class Topic: ICF Core Competency 1 & 3 Please review the documents and recordings below. Class Outline Class Handout – ICF Core Competencies Basic Definitions Class Handout – ICF How and When to Refer to Therapy CEC Code of Ethics ICF Code of Ethics Intro to Ethics, Agreements, and the Rhythm of a Coaching Session (35 […]
October 4, 2023 – Class 3: Equus Coaching Tools Review with a Workshop Lens
Class topic: Tools Review with a Workshop Lens Class Outline Class Handout Class Recording
October 11, 2023 – Class 4: Workshop Facilitation: The Differences Between 1:1 and Group Coaching
Class Topic: Workshop Facilitation: The Differences Between 1:1 and Group Coaching Class Outline Class Recording
October 18, 2023 – Class 5: Group Mentoring 1: Observed Coaching with Feedback
Class Topic: ICF Core Competency 2 & 4 Class Outline Class Recording
October 25, 2023 – Class 6: Group Mentoring 2: Observed Coaching with Feedback
Class Topic: Core Competency 5 & 6 Class Outline Class Recording
November 1, 2023 – Class 7: Setting Intentions & Onsite Prep
Class Topic: Setting Intentions & Onsite Prep Class Outline Class Recording
November 9-12, 2023 – In Person Onsite Training #1 at FeatherHeart Ranch, Ramona, CA
FeatherHeart Ranch is located: 20119 Para Siempre VistaRamona, CA 92065 San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the nearest airport and roughly an hour’s drive from the ranch. We recommend arriving the day before (Nov. 8th) and planning your departure the morning after (Nov. 13th) Each day will run from 9:00am – 5:00pm. Please plan for […]
November 22, 2023 – Class 8: Planning for Different Types of Workshops: Retreats, Self-Development, Leadership, Team Building, and More
Class Topic: Planning for Different Types of Workshops: Retreats, Self-Development, Leadership, Team Building, and More Class Outline Class Recording Assignment #1 Reminder: Design Your Workshop (Due 12/27/23) There are 4 parts to this assignment: You will design a flyer, create a draft agenda, and video yourself doing Safety Demo (no more than 10-minutes) and Round […]
December 6, 2023 – Class 9: Creative Group Activities for Workshops
Class Topic: Creative Group Activities for Workshops Class Outline Class Handouts Paint the Horse Pasture Observation and Approach Class Recording
December 20, 2023 – Class 10: Workshop Logistics and Planning: Contracts, Budgets, Pricing, and More!
Class Topic: Workshop Logistics and Planning Class Outline Class Handouts and Resources: Sample introduction email to facility Sample budget Sample to-do list Sample facility agreement Sample facility contract Sample email to attendees Sample pre-work Class Recording Assignment #1 Reminder: Design Your Workshop (Due 12/27/23) There are 4 parts to this assignment: You will design a […]
January 10, 2024 – Class 11: Trust and Safety: Horses and Humans
Class Topic: Trust and Safety: Horses and Humans Prework: Review the class outline and come prepared to discuss these and any other issues or concerns you have about horses and humans in Equus Workshops Class Outline Class Recording
January 24, 2024 – Class 12: Listening for Trauma, Shame, and Mental Health Issues
Class Topic: ICF Core Competency #1 and #6 Review Handouts and Outline Prior to Class: ECC Trauma – Equus Coaching and Scope of Practice ECC Trauma – Additional Information and Resources ICF: How and When to Refer to Therapy Class Outline Class Recording Assignment #2 Reminder: Audio recording+ transcript of a 20-minute coaching session with […]
February 07, 2024 – Class 13: Brainstorming Workshop Design + Review Flyer Agenda, Safety Video & RP demo
Class Topic: Brainstorming Your Workshop Design In each of the next four classes, you will present your flyers/agendas and videos that you turned in for Assignment 1. We will be brainstorming your workshop design with you during class. Class Outline Lori Wightman Workshop Agenda Workshop Flyer Safety Demo Round Pen Demo Class Recording (click the […]
February 21, 2024 – Class 14: Brainstorming Workshop Design + Review Flyer Agenda, Safety Video & RP demo
Class Topic: Brainstorming Your Workshop Design Class Outline Ricky Riepe Workshop AgendaWorkshop Flyer Safety Demo Round Pen Demo Class Recording Assignment #2 Reminder: Audio recording + transcript of a 20-minute coaching session with a client (Due 03/13/24) Record and submit a 20-minute audio (MP3) recording of a coaching session (you can record on your phone or […]
March 6, 2024 – Class 15: Brainstorming Workshop Design + Review Flyer Agenda, Safety Video & RP demo
Class Topic: Brainstorming Your Workshop Design Class Outline Stash McCollough Workshop AgendaWorkshop Flyer Safety Demo Round Pen Demo Class Recording
March 20, 2024 – Class 16: Brainstorming Workshop Design + Review Flyer Agenda, Safety Video & RP demo
Class Topic: Brainstorming Your Workshop Design Class Outline Gio Meiche Workshop AgendaWorkshop Flyer Safety Demo Round Pen Demo Becca Burns Workshop AgendaWorkshop Flyer Safety Demo Round Pen Demo Class Recording
April 03, 2024 – Class 17: Marketing your Workshops
Class Topic: Marketing Your Workshops Class Outline Class Recording Class Handouts Ideal Client BrainstormEDD – Marketing Promotion GuideEDD – Sample Marketing CopyEDD – Agenda 3 HrEDD – Agenda 2 Hr Assignment #3 Reminder: 15-minute video of a round pen coaching session with a client MP-4 format (Due 05/22/24) Review general safety and round pen demo […]
April 18-21, 2024 – In Person Onsite Training #2 at Nacimiento Ranch in Paso Robles, CA
Nacimiento Ranch is located:1400 Gateway Dr.Paso Robles, CA 93446 San Luis Obispo, CA is the nearest airport and roughly a 40 minute drive to the ranch. We recommend arriving the day before (Apr. 17th) and planning your departure for the morning after (Apr. 22nd). Each day will run from 9:00am – 5:30pm. Remember to pack your halter and […]
May 1, 2024 – Class 18: Group Mentoring 3 – The Art of Coaching – Audio Review – Obs Coaching + Feedback
Class Topic: ICF Core Competency #7 and #8 These next four Group Mentoring Classes in this ECMF Course are designated as Observed Coaching opportunities. Students will each submit a 20-minute coaching session (and a time stamped transcript) prior to class. During class, coaches will have an opportunity for self-evaluation and will also hear feedback from […]
May 15, 2024 – Class 19: Group Mentoring 4 – The Art of Coaching – Audio Review – Obs Coaching + Feedback
Class Topic: ICF Core Competencies and PCC Markers Group Mentoring Classes in this ECMF Course are designated as Observed Coaching opportunities. Students will each submit a 20-minute coaching session (and a time stamped transcript) prior to class. During class, coaches will have an opportunity for self-evaluation and will also hear feedback from peers and instructors […]
May 29, 2023 – Class 20: Group Mentoring 5 – The Art of Coaching – Audio Review – Obs Coaching + Feedback
Class Topic: ICF Core Competencies and PCC Markers Group Mentoring Classes in this ECMF Course are designated as Observed Coaching opportunities. Students will each submit a 20-minute coaching session (and a time stamped transcript) prior to class. During class, coaches will have an opportunity for self-evaluation and will also hear feedback from peers and instructors about […]
June 12, 2024 – Class 21: Group Mentoring 6 – The Art of Coaching – Audio Review – Obs Coaching + Feedback
Class Topic: ICF Core Competencies and PCC Markers Group Mentoring Classes in this ECMF Course are designated as Observed Coaching opportunities. Students will each submit a 20-minute coaching session (and a time stamped transcript) prior to class. During class, coaches will have an opportunity for self-evaluation and will also hear feedback from peers and instructors […]
June 26, 2024 – Class 22: The Art of Coaching – Video Review – Obs Coaching + Feedback
Class Topic: ICF Core Competencies and PCC Markers The next four Group Mentoring Classes in this ECMF Course are designated as Observed Coaching opportunities. Students will each submit a 15-minute Round Pen coaching session prior to class. The 15 min maximum time limit is designed to challenge your laser coaching skills needed for the workshop format. You […]
July 10, 2024 – Class 23: The Art of Coaching – Video Review – Obs Coaching + Feedback
Class Topic: ICF Core Competencies and PCC Markers Group Mentoring Classes are designated as Observed Coaching opportunities. We will review 15 minute Round Pen coaching videos submitted by students. **Please have your ICF Core Competencies and PCC Markers Handout in front of you during class. To meet ICF requirements, students must attend 6 of the […]
July 24, 2024 – Class 24: The Art of Coaching – Video Review – Obs Coaching + Feedback
Class Topic: ICF Core Competencies and PCC Markers Group Mentoring Classes are designated as Observed Coaching opportunities. We will review 15 minute Round Pen coaching videos submitted by students. **Please have your ICF Core Competencies and PCC Markers Handout in front of you during class. To meet ICF requirements, students must attend 6 of the […]
August 07, 2024 – Class 25: The Art of Coaching – Video Review – Obs Coaching + Feedback
Class Topic: ICF Core Competencies and PCC Markers Group Mentoring Classes are designated as Observed Coaching opportunities. We will review 15 minute Round Pen coaching videos submitted by students. **Please have your ICF Core Competencies and PCC Markers Handout in front of you during class. To meet ICF requirements, students must attend 6 of the […]
August 21, 2024 – Class 26: Insights and Intentions, Instructions for 1:1 Mentoring
Class Topic: Insights and Intentions, instructions for 1:1 Mentoring Class Outline Class Recording