This certification is made up of 5 modules, all pre-recorded in short lessons, so you can watch, listen and learn at your own pace.

There will be 5 fortnightly live calls with Christina, initially held on Tuesday mornings from 9am - 10am, and recorded for those who can't make it.

There will be brief assessments following each module (from quizzes to self-reflective writing), varying from 10-30mins to complete.

You will be assigned a partner from your cohort to discuss concepts, develop a reflective practice and apply your learnings, meeting with them twice during the course.

You will be provided with frameworks, models and other resources to use with your clients.

The course content can be consumed over a few days, spaced out over 12months or any timeframe in between.

Live group support is available fortnightly for 3months. If all course content is completed, you can receive your certification within 10 weeks.

Learn the orgins of matrescence, the latest research and theory of matrescence. Introducing a unique matrescence model to deepen your understanding of this complex process.

Covering key areas of change and how they can be experienced as challenges and opportunities for growth Topics such as the mental load, identity, brain changes, relationships, emotional responses, social norms and expectations, societal and cultural influences and career changes.

Learn about the process of psychological transition and transformation through matrescence. Dive deep into a unique model covering three phases of transition. Utilise this model to help mothers to grow and flourish throughout their Matrescence journey.

Learn frameworks to support you to apply your matrescence knowledge immediately with clients. These frameworks support you in your ability to guide clients through matrescence either in conversation or more structured sessions. Also receive a matrescence support plan to use with clients for transformative growth.

Learn key biopsychosocial factors influencing maternal wellbeing and distress and the latest NZ statistics. Discover the core principles of maternal wellbeing and gain strategies to support mothers to navigate emotional regulation, self-compassion, understanding overwhelm, anger, worry, guilt and shame.

This module also covers an introduction to a range of topics including parental & infant sleep and brain development, the nervous system, sensory system, temperament, and attachment theory. These topics provide the foundation of essential knowledge for those working with mothers and babies.

Everything you need to know for your ongoing work as a Matrescence Practitioner. We look at scope, guidelines, ethics, boundaries, assessment and screening, differentiating matrescence and clinical distress, burn out and referrals. You’ll receive your very own Matrescence Practitioner Guidebook and develop a plan for continuing your role as a leading matrescence educator, how to grow your practice and maintain your own wellbeing.