Course curriculum

  • 1

    Section 1: Introduction

    • LGBTQ+ Affirming Life Coach Certification Promo Video

    • Module 1: Introduction to LGBTQ+ Life Coach

    • Module 2: Knowing Your Why

    • PDF/Tools: Knowing Your Why

    • Module 3: Why LGBTQ Life Coaching Matters

    • Module 4: Core LGBTQ+ Coaching Principles

    • Module 5: Affirming Coaching Principles

    • PDF/Tools: Affirming Coaching Principles

    • Module 6: Course Overview & Success Tips

    • PDF: Course Syllabus Success Checklist

    • Module 7: Section 2 Reflection

    • Module 8: Section 2 Closing

    • PDFs/Tools: Safety Checklist & Sample Questions

  • 2

    Section 2: Understanding LGBTQ+ Identities & Experiences

    • Module 1: LGBTQ+ Basics and Beyond

    • Module 2: Glossary & Identity Map

    • PDF: Glossary Identity Map

    • Module 3: Unique Challenges & Barriers

    • Module 4: Minority Stress & Resilience

    • PDFs/Tools: Minority Stress & Resilience

    • Module 5: Evidence of Resilience

    • Module 6: Section 2 Reflection

    • Module 7: Section 2 Closing

  • 3

    Section 3: Essentials of Queer-Inclusive Practice

    • Module 1: Cultural Competency & Inclusive Language

    • Module 2: Inclusive Language Guide

    • PDFs/Tools: Inclusive Language Guide

    • Module 3: Building Trust & Psychological Safety

    • Module 4: Navigating Coming Out and Identity Disclosures

    • Module 5: Coming Out Support Guide

    • PDFs/Tools: Coming Out Support Guide

    • Module 6: Section 3 Reflection

    • Module 7: Section 3 Closing

  • 4

    Section 4: Coaching Strategies for Confidence, Resilience, and Well-Being

    • Module 1: Trauma-Informed Care—The Foundation of Affirming Coaching

    • PDF: Trauma Informed Care Principles

    • Module 2: Cognitive Behavioral Coaching (CBC)—Managing Thoughts and Building Resilience

    • Module 3: CBC Thought Record

    • PDFs/Tools: CBC Thought Record Worksheet

    • Module 4: Mindfulness Self-Compassion Practice

    • PDFs/Tools: Mindfulness Self-Compassion Practice Guide

    • Module 5: Motivational Interviewing (MI)—Enhancing Motivation and Taking Action

    • Module 6: MI Cheat Sheet

    • PDFs/Tools: MI Cheat Sheet

    • Module 7: Solution-Focused Question Toolkit

    • PDFs/Tools: Solution-Focused Question Toolkit

    • Module 8: Narrative Coaching—Re-Authoring Life Stories

    • PDFs/Tools: Narrative Coaching Guide

    • Module 9: Section 4 Reflection

    • Module 10: Section 4 Closing

  • 5

    Section 5: Professional Practice, Ethics, and Continued Growth

    • Module 1: Ethics, Boundaries, and Referrals

    • Module 2: Ethics Case Studies

    • PDFs/Tools: Ethics Case Studies & Referral Resource List

    • Module 3: Values Clarification & Narrative Coaching

    • PDFs/Tools: Values Card Sort & Reflection Worksheet

    • Module 4: Circle of Influence & Accountability Tools

    • Module 5: Circle of Influence Practice

    • PDFs/Tools: Circle of Influence Worksheet

    • PDFs/Tools: Accountability & Goal-Setting Templates

    • Module 6: Ongoing Learning

    • PDFs/Tools: Resource List & Continuing Education Plan

    • Module 7: Section 5 Reflection

    • Module 8: Section 5 Closing

  • 6

    Section 6: Practice, Integration, and Certification

    • Module 1: Practice Scenarios & Case Studies

    • PDFs/Tools: Case Study Packet & Reflection Questions

    • Module 2: Designing Your Inclusive Coaching Offer

    • PDFs/Tools: Coaching Program Planner Template

    • Module 3: Certification & Next Steps