Congratulations, Coach!

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Make a simple plan/outline for a project of your choice that  you could offer to your clients, and answer the questions about it in the online form.

Your plan can be super-simple (like a worksheet) or it can be more involved (like a workshop or multi-week program) or anything in between. You get to choose!

• It must be centered in a women's sexual intimacy topic.

• Stay out of overwhelm or perfectionism by choosing something that feels completely do-able and fun for you to create. 

• You do not need to fully create/complete the actual project to get your certification...just tell us the main points by responding to the prompts in the online form (link is below). Think of it as getting an excellent head start on something valuable you can offer your clients in the future.
• Your plans will not not be graded or evaluated. This said, if you'd like some support or any input to guide you, we're happy to help! Just email us.
• Here are a few ideas to get you started, but feel free to choose anything else:
  - a worksheet for clients
  - a simple workbook with some questions/journaling prompts
  - a brief video or audio teaching
  - a podcast episode (your own for as a guest on someone else's)
  - a workshop or class (online or in person)
  - a group or 1 to 1 program (you decide the length; ie 3 weeks, six weeks, etc)
  - a Tiktok or YouTube video
  - an informational handout

2. Choose a headshot and create a bio for your profile on our ACWSI Coach Directory and any social media promotions we create to celebrate your achievement.

• You'll be prompted for these in the online form but you can also opt to email them to us instead, at [email protected].

3. Gather any links (website, social media, email opt-in) you'd like included in your ACWSI Coach Directory profile

• You'll be prompted to enter these in the online form.

4. Thoughtfully respond to the form questions about your ACWSI journey and how you'll use what you learned.

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1. Name

2. Email

3. What prompted/convinced you to enroll in ACWSI? What did you hope it would support you to become and/or do?

4. Prior to enrolling in ACWSI, did you notice any sexual intimacy-related deficits or gaps in the services you wanted to provide to your clients?

5. What were your biggest concerns - if any - at the time you enrolled?

6. What did you love/enjoy the most about your experience in ACWSI?

7. What - if anything - did you struggle with the most in ACWSI?

8. What, if anything, were you able to overcome or gain new perspective on that will now make intimacy coaching feel more approachable for you?

9. What plans might you have for what you’ve learned and integrated in ACWSI? How would you love to use what you've gained through this advanced certification?

10. How will you make your clients aware of the fact that you have an Advanced Certification in Women’s Sexual Intimacy, and that you’re a safe space for them to get support and help with their intimacy concerns?

11. Project - Instructions : Choose a project to offer your current or future clients to help/educate them around sexual intimacy (some ideas are listed on the next slide), and tell us about your plans for it.

Your project can be as simple or as involved as you'd like. It’s completely up to you! Make sure it feels do-able and even fun for you to create...this is a chance to use your heart & imagination! No perfectionism allowed, and PS: There is no right or wrong project!

You won't be "graded" on on your project outline, and you do not have to actually create a finished project in order to get your ACWSI certification.

11-1. Project - Ideas

Think of this as a starting point to something you could create and USE in your practice. Let it be easy. It's enough...we promise!

• Here are a few ideas to get you started, but feel free to choose anything else:
  - a worksheet for clients
  - a simple workbook with some questions/journaling prompts
  - a brief video or audio teaching
  - a podcast episode (your own for as a guest on someone else's)
  - a workshop or class (online or in person)
  - a group or 1 to 1 program (you decide the length; ie 3 weeks, six weeks, etc)
  - a Tiktok or YouTube video
  - an informational handout

11a. What is the name of the project you're creating

11b. What's the format of your project? Examples: Worksheet, workbook, class, video or audio, mini-course, program, podcast episode (your own or a guest spot on someone else's), etc

11c. What's the main focus of your project? Examples: libido, body image, pleasure, consent, etc

11d. What's the "before" of your client who would benefit from this project? (What might they be wanting, believing, fearing, doubting, etc?)

11e. What's your client’ “after” once they've taken part in your offering? (What will they leave with that they didn’t have before?)

11f. Are there any topics or resources you'd need to review or gather for this project?

11g. Tell us a little more about your intended project...just a few main points is fine.

Some ideas for you:

- if you’re creating a worksheet, what questions will be on it?

- If you’re prepping for a podcast episode or interview, what points will you cover?

- If you’re creating a workbook, class, program, etc, create a simple outline.

12. Demographics - The following questions ask for information we will use in your ACWSI Coach profile in our directory, and in any social media promotions celebrating your achievement.

12a. Create a bio telling viewers who you are & what you do. Things to consider: Your niche, who you serve, any certifications, your "why" (why you're passionate about being a safe space for women's sexual intimacy concerns, etc). You can always email any changes or updates to us at [email protected]

12b. Links to any/all of the following that you have and would like to share on your profile:
- Website
- Social Media accounts
- Podcast
- Newsletter subscribe
- Other

12c. Upload a photo that will appear on your profile (size limit is 10 MB. As an alternative you can email the photo to us at [email protected]

12d. Where should we mail your Advanced Certification diploma?

12e. Can we use information from this form for a student testimonial? (We'll make sure you see and approve the text before we use it) YES / NO