Join Our Well-Being Strategist Certificate ProgramUnderstand People BetterHumans progress through a predictable series of developmental stages. In each stage, our worldview changes. Our needs change. And our goals change.
This means that each of your clients sees the world in a unique way. Whether you want to elevate your ability to connect, understand your clients' desires, or create deeper client breakthroughs, this program will up-level your entire business. If you work with people in any capacity—as a coach, consultant, HR professional, or solopreneur—discover how to identify and work with people in every developmental stage. |
About Your Instructors
Facilitator
Dani Bicknell, MSEd, is an educator, consultant, and expert in social impact entrepreneurship. She has 15 years of experience empowering entrepreneurs to achieve social impact. Her past work has focused on educating health & well-being entrepreneurs and increasing representation of women in leadership. |
Thought Leader
Dr. Tchiki Davis M.A., Ph.D., is a well-being expert, writer, and researcher. After completing her PhD in psychology at UC Berkeley, she founded The Berkeley Well-Being Institute to more deeply explore what leads to well-being. This training is the synthesis of her 20+ years of experience. |
Who Is This Training For?
Life Coaches & Consultants
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Counselors & Therapists
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Teachers & Educators
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Human Resources (HR) Professionals
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Meditation, Mindfulness, & Spiritual Teachers
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Leaders & Entrepreneurs
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Why This Training is Different
Most coaching programs focus on what to do. We focus on why, when, and how to do it. You’ll learn to:
- Apply psychological skills at the right developmental stage: No more guessing whether a client is ready for a specific technique.
- Prevent boredom or overwhelm: Keep clients engaged and challenged without pushing them past their limits.
- Track measurable impact: Know exactly which strategies lead to real change, and see your progress in action.
- Stand out as a coach: Few coaches understand why certain strategies work for certain people. You’ll become one of the rare professionals who really gets it.
Testimonials
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Training with Dr. Tchiki Davis was a revelation. The science-backed approach to well-being in colour and stages isn't just theory; it's practical wisdom that actually works in real client situations. This training provided me with a new lens through which to work. It’s now much easier to assess where my client is and to guide them gently with the right tools at the right stage, supporting their emotional healing. |
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The facilitators brought a deep knowledge base and created an open, inclusive space where everyone’s ideas and contributions were valued. The well-designed workbook and research-based content provided a strong foundation, while the diverse perspectives shared by participants, each from different backgrounds, life stages, and professional careers, allowed me to view each topic through multiple lenses. I also really enjoyed the synergy between the facilitators." |
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This training has not only supported me in my professional role but also in my personal development. Much like the principle “put your oxygen mask on first,” this framework has reminded me to pay closer attention to my own well-being as I support others. It has become a valuable tool for both professional applications and personal reflection." |
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... a beautiful way to develop self-awareness." |
Discover How to More Easily & Effectively Enhance Well-Being.
How Our Trainees Are Applying Their Insights
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Jolene is a psychotherapist who is now using this training to start a second business as a coach and well-being strategist. |
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Sabitri is a social worker who is now using this training to create a new program for disadvantaged teens girls in India. |
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What You'll Get As a Trainee
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✓ 10, 90-minute live seminars
✓ Weekly readings, exercises, & meditations ✓ Access to private office hours with Dani Bicknell & Dr. Davis ✓ Lifetime access to all training materials ✓ Berkeley Well-Being Institute badge to signify your credential ✓ Certificate from The Berkeley Well-Being Institute |
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Overview Of Your 10-Week Training
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✓ Week 1: Developmental Stages & Well-Being
✓ Week 2: Psychological Skills for Pre-Conventional Stages ✓ Week 3: Psychological Skills for Conventional Stages ✓ Week 4: Psychological Skills for Post-Conventional Stages ✓ Week 5: Psychological Skills for Transcendent Stages |
✓ Week 6: Identifying Stages
✓ Week 7: Well-Being Within The Stages ✓ Week 8: Well-Being Across The Stages ✓ Week 9: Awareness on The Path to Well-Being ✓ Week 10: Building Psychological Skills |
This one-of-a-kind, research-based training teaches you how to support people throughout their entire path to unshakable well-being!
We Use the Following Science-Based Methods to Aid Your Learning & Personal Growth
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LIMITED AVAILABILITY!
Each online training is capped to ensure all trainees get adequate attention.
Each online training is capped to ensure all trainees get adequate attention.
The Training Is Like Graduate School Meets Wellness Retreat
BONUS #1
The Path To Well-Being Workbook PDF
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In this book, Dr. Davis synthesizes research into a well-being map and workbook. This workbook can help you better understand how to boost well-being within stages, between stages, and across the stages that eventually lead to unshakable well-being.
You can use this book to increase the impact of your work, promoting more well-being in everyone, regardless of where they are on their well-being journey. |
BONUS # 2
Gratitude & Forgiveness Worksheets, Color-Coded For Every Stage (PDFs)
Use these worksheets to help your community continue to build their gratitude and forgiveness skills as they progress through the stages on the path to well-being.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior experience?
This training was designed for those who are already working in some sort of helping capacity (e.g., coaches, consultants, HR, therapists, counselors, teachers, etc...). It's completely fine if you have no prior experience, but the training is somewhat advanced, so previous experience or psychology courses are a plus.
How is the training delivered?
The training is delivered online. Training materials will be available on your members-only page on the berkeleywellbeing.com website. The live seminars will be held on Zoom.
What is the training based on?
The training is based primarily on research from developmental psychology, positive psychology, and learning science. References are included in the materials.
Do I have to participate?
Yes. This is an active training. All trainees should try to do the homework each week and participate in the Socratic seminars. (Please contact us if you have special circumstances).
What is the group size?
This cohort of trainees will be limited to 25 people so that all trainees get adequate support and attention.
How big is the time commitment?
We suggest devote approximately 2-5 hours per week to the training for the full 10-week intensive. This time will be spent doing readings, watching videos, doing exercises, attending seminars, and joining office hours (if desired).
How do I get the certificate?
Can I get a payment plan?
Yes. You can spread your payment across 4 interest-free payments. These are billed monthly. Please contact us if you'd like to pay monthly.
This training was designed for those who are already working in some sort of helping capacity (e.g., coaches, consultants, HR, therapists, counselors, teachers, etc...). It's completely fine if you have no prior experience, but the training is somewhat advanced, so previous experience or psychology courses are a plus.
How is the training delivered?
The training is delivered online. Training materials will be available on your members-only page on the berkeleywellbeing.com website. The live seminars will be held on Zoom.
What is the training based on?
The training is based primarily on research from developmental psychology, positive psychology, and learning science. References are included in the materials.
Do I have to participate?
Yes. This is an active training. All trainees should try to do the homework each week and participate in the Socratic seminars. (Please contact us if you have special circumstances).
What is the group size?
This cohort of trainees will be limited to 25 people so that all trainees get adequate support and attention.
How big is the time commitment?
We suggest devote approximately 2-5 hours per week to the training for the full 10-week intensive. This time will be spent doing readings, watching videos, doing exercises, attending seminars, and joining office hours (if desired).
How do I get the certificate?
- Complete most of the seminar prep. Each week, there will be reading and exercises related to the week's topic. Please complete as much of this as you can prior to our live seminar so that you can participate effectively in the online discussion and the seminar.
- Attend 8 of 10 seminars, and contribute to the live seminar discussions.
- Submit the final reflections "homework assignment". In the final assignment, you'll reflect on your "zone of genius" and how you plan to apply what you learned in your work.
Can I get a payment plan?
Yes. You can spread your payment across 4 interest-free payments. These are billed monthly. Please contact us if you'd like to pay monthly.
A Word From The Creator
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For my entire career, I’ve been trying to figure out why certain well-being-boosting strategies work better for some people than others. I now understand that there is a specific path to well-being and that people at different developmental stages need different types of support.
It is my hope that by teaching you "The Path To Well-Being", you can more effectively help people at every stage, between every stage, and all along the journey to unshakeable well-being. |