Lisa de Jong – Menstrual Cycle Coaching

How can I get more details? 

Click this link to download the course Information Booklet with more information with full curriculum.

Who is this training for?

This training is for coaches, therapists, teachers, educators, facilitators, practitioners, fitness instructors, body workers, healers, doctors, social workers, care providers and anyone who works in some capacity with girls, women and people who menstruate. This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to begin your own cycle coaching practice or to integrate this work into your already existing work.

What level do I need to be at with my knowledge and experience? 

Lisa works with diverse groups so no previous experience is required. Some people come in with other trainings, qualifications, and experience. While other people don't or they might just have personal lived experience. All is welcome because having a diverse group makes for a very rich learning environment where we can all learn from each other's perspectives even if you are a complete beginner! Everyone is welcome!

This training is not for you if:

Anyone who might be in a mentally or emotionally very vulnerable place. For anyone not willing to engage in the process work side of this course. People looking to only offer certainty to clients with menstrual problems. If you are looking to offer quick fixes to people. Anyone looking to coach from a "power over" dynamic and be in a guru position over others with individuals or groups. People who are expecting a perfect and flawless facilitator. If you are unwilling to feel discomfort as a coach coaching people. Anyone who is looking to take from a "me" position only and not contribute to the "we" group collective. People not willing to be patient and listen to other participants when sharing in the group. 

What prerequisites are there?

There are no formal prerequisites but it helps a lot if you are already familiar with Menstrual Cycle Awareness, have taken a course, or read a book about the menstrual cycle and cycle awareness. 

Is this course accredited?

Yes! This course is approved and accredited through the International Practitioners Of Holistic Medicine. It has gone through a quality assurance screening process and meets international standards and ethics. You will receive a certificate with the IPHM stamp of approval along with 60 CPD points.  

What's the difference between this training and the Self-Care & the Menstrual Cycle Course?

The Self-Care course is for people for themselves. Whereas this training is designed for professionals. Although the content seems similar, we go much deeper in this professional training in terms of the educational content to ensure you have the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver this work in a professional capacity. The process work also goes deeper in this training course. 

I work with menopausal people? Can I still take this course?

Absolutely! This course will not focus on the menopause journey but we will certainly touch on how to support people on that path. Plus all the knowledge you will acquire on the body will apply for your menopausal clients. The invitation is for you to bring your own knowledge to contribute to the group learning space also.

Who can attend / Can men attend?

This course is open to women, people who identify as female, non-binary people - all whether you have/had a menstrual cycle or not, and trans men with a cycle. We will be delving into process work of cyclical living in order to root into our own lived experience of this work. If you are a cis man and interested in upskilling in this area, I will be launching an educational-only course in the coming years. Contact me here to express your interest in that. 

What is in the application form?

The application form has some queries on your experience so far, your reasons for taking this training and your intentions. Lisa will review your application and respond within 7 days along with confirmation details.

How will taking this course benefit me and my work?

This professional training will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to become a cycle coach or to integrate this work in a deep and informed way into your current role or practice. This will hugely benefit your clients and students and will no doubt offer you returns on investment in that regard. Having an inclusive skillset and knowledge base when it comes to women's health is incredibly important. You will walk away feeling much more confident in this line of work and with ideas of how to bring your own creative flair to this work!

How much time do I need to commit?

Outside of the group lectures once a month and study groups once a month, you will only need to dedicate a couple more hours per month for self-study, peer support and reflection.

Do you offer scholarships?

These are currently now closed  for the 2023 programme. At Lisa de Jong Coaching, it is in our ethos to give back to communities and create opportunities where we can. We actively work through an anti-oppressive lens and consider economic justice in our business decisions. With that said, scholarships are only made available once an minimum number of spaces have been filled by those who can access our work. This is to ensure the sustainability of our business. If scholarships are available, a very limited number will be offered and are strictly only for individuals who would not access the course otherwise. These spaces are open to members of the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities, people living with disability, and people who are socio-economically disadvantaged. We ask that recipients in exchange offer their experience, perspectives, and lenses to the programme to support the development of this work. We kindly request that people who can access this work not apply or enquire for a scholarship as it limits those who are actually in need.

What if I can't make all the live sessions?

It is encouraged that you attend the live sessions if you can. But life happens! If you can't make all the sessions, or, if the sessions are out of your timezone, you are still more than welcome to attend the course and catch up on the replays. You will have access to the online group, me, and your study partner in live format. 

The timezone doesn't work for me but I still want to join:

The times of the lectures suit the Americas, Europe and parts of Asia. If the timezone does not suit you e.g. you are in Australia or New Zealand, you are still welcome to join, watch the recording and I will arrange a private monthly integration call with me for you and the other people from there.

This course will not cover:

How to facilitate the Fertility Awareness Method for contraception or conception, medical advice or guidance, in-depth dietetic advice, in-depth menopausal support.

What about refunds?

This course is calling a commitment to the process and group container. This means that difficulties will arise and life always happens too. The group is encouraged to lean into each other and Lisa for support, and there will plenty of support available. This also means that no refunds will be available once the course starts and each accepted participant is required to commit to the full course fee. 

Is there a payment plan?

Please note that the course is an 6 month long process. The longer payment plan is 10 months to support anyone needing financial accessibility at no additional cost. There is also a 3 month payment plan option.