Nope! While we do have therapists that are also Certified Adult Chair® Coaches, this program is for anyone who feels called to help others using The Adult Chair model. Whether you are looking for a career change and want to become a life coach or you have a business and want to integrate the model into it, we’re going to help you get there!

Our standards are very high, and we guarantee any graduate of this program will be fully trained and ready to take on clients.

The only requirement we have of those joining is that you are fully committed, passionate and ready to be a part of this incredible movement of helping others transform their lives.

No. There’s nothing you need to have done prior to joining.  

However, when you’re accepted into the program, we’ll be sending you optional pre-work to move through before our live event, which officially kicks off our time together. While the pre-work isn’t required, we highly encourage you to go through the exercises to become the best coach you can be!

In order to be a great Adult Chair Coach, you have to live in your Adult Chair! This starts with the pre-work that cleans the slate. After all, we can only take people as far as we’ve gone… so we start immediately! 

This won’t take more than 10-15 minutes to complete each week, but it’s key in preparing yourself for the training.

If you attend the in-person training but don’t complete your practicum hours, you will not receive your certification. You must complete all of your requirements to be certified, including a final exam. The final exam will be provided on November 1, 2023 and will be due no later than November 30, 2023. An early submission date will be provided so if you do not pass your exam the first time, you may take it a second time as long as it is submitted no later than the November 30, 2023 deadline. 

Because group participation is such a large part of this program, it’s essential that you commit to your practicum hours both for yourself and for other program participants. 

We understand that life happens, and we will work with you if an unexpected event arises. We ask that all participants take this commitment seriously and that you only apply if you expect to be able to fully participate.

Lastly…I want to see you succeed! We give 110% – and if you do the same, you will not fail this! We give you everything you need to succeed and become an incredible coach!

The program is primarily virtual. However, you are required to attend the 5-day in-person 

training, which will be held May 21 - 26, 2023 at Evins Mill in Smithville, TN, a suburb of Nashville, TN. All food and lodging is included. All you have to do is get yourself there!

For the in-person training, you will need to arrive by 5:00pm Central Time on Sunday, May 21 and you may leave any time on Friday, May 26.

Yes. Not only do we teach you how to coach, but teach you how to get clients as well. By the end of this program, you’ll be more than ready to take on clients and help them in their healing journey.

Like any investment, what you put into this certification is what you get out! You should plan to spend a minimum of five to ten hours a week working through the certification, but we’re confident that when you make this a priority, you’ll see amazing results.

The mentors for this program are Certified Adult Chair Coaches who have been through the program and know what it takes to succeed. Not only are they experts in The Adult Chair model, but they are practicing life coaches who can help you become the best coach possible, answer any questions you have about your style or practice and guide you on your training journey (one they’ve been on themselves!).

Adult Chair Certified Coaches are certified by The Michelle Chalfant Co. and not by a third-party accrediting body. 

However, our program is based on the competencies and ethics laid out by ICF and decades of experience in the field. 

We give you both professional training and holistic guidance to make sure that Certified Adult Chair Coaches are not just qualified but also approach their practice from a place of love, connection, respect and excellence.

We have a select number of spots available and every class is different, as we only accept those who are truly passionate and ready to commit. 

With the number of calls, mentors and opportunities to connect with your class, we know you’ll feel fully supported no matter the class size! 

Right away! We are accepting coaches on a first come, first served basis. When you apply, you’ll get a confirmation email immediately after you complete your application confirming your acceptance in the program (because when you’re going after your dream, we don’t want anything to hold back that energy and excitement!). Once the program is full, the doors will close and you won’t be able to apply or enroll any longer.

The live event is required for certification. It will be taking place May 21 - 26, 2023 at Evins Mill in Smithville, TN, a suburb of Nashville, TN. 

All lodging and meals are included in your program investment! We will also provide coffee, tea, water and snacks throughout the training as well. Travel is not included.

Please note that you may not join this year’s certification program if you do not attend the live event, and that you must attend the live event in its entirety.

Once you enroll in The Adult Chair Coaching Certification Program, you won’t receive a refund unless a force majeure occurs, which is an unforeseeable circumstance that prevents you or us from fulfilling a contract (think of an act of God, extended hospital stay, hurricane or emergency of similar nature).

Here’s the thing: it’s going to be normal for fear, self-doubt and imposter syndrome to kick in at some point along the journey...but the key to your success is to push through this! If you stick with your investment and give it your all, I promise you won’t regret it (and I’m here to help you through it).

You can reach out to our team at michelle@michellechalfant.com with your questions. We’re happy to help!