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Reviving a Prophetic Model of Tarbiyah
Become a Define Certified Character Coach
Intersection between Islamic Psychology, Mindfulness, and Emotional Intelligence to learn and model evidence tools of Tarbiyah: behavior and character training and intervention
6 weeks from October 6th 2024
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Certified Character Coach
Step 1: Prophetic Emotional Intelligence Foundations course ($499)
Outlines the scientific and Islamic context of social emotional intelligence concepts of the H.E.A.R.T.-centric model
Step 2: Character Coach Application course ($499)
application of the H.E.A.R.T.-centric model in real-life coaching opportunities and gives you hands-on experience teaching character development.
Define YourSELF
Online Character Coach Certification Course
School Registration
Schools can sign up groups of 3 or more starting at $600 for both step 1 and step 2 (almost 40% group discount) per person
If...
- You are a teacher or a leader, but you feel unable to connect with students
- You are a youth and you feel disengaged from the programs you attend
- You are a concerned parent, and you want to help, but you don't know how
Then this course is for you!
Today, parents, teachers and youth alike feel there is something missing: even though we teach students about their faith, there seems to be a gap between this knowledge and their actual behavior.
and we at DEFINE intend to follow in his (saws) footsteps by providing a Character Coach Training.
Success Stories from Our Students
Why Become a Character Coach?
Why Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence for Character Coaching?
- Foundation of Faith and Worship
- Foundation of Emotional Intelligence (First stop before Self Regulation and Self Discipline)
- Enhances Focus and Concentration
- Improves Academic Performance
- Increases Motivation and Engagement
- Enhances Positive Social Skills
- Decreases Negative Self-Belief*
- Decreases Stress and Anxiety
- Promotes Empathy and Compassion
Source: Evidence of the Impact of Mindfulness on Children and Young People by Katherine Weare: https://mindfulnessinschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/MiSP-Research-Summary-2012.pdf
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How to become a Certified Character Coach
A certified character coach diploma includes two parts: the Prophetic Emotional Intelligence Foundations course which outlines the scientific and Islamic context of social emotional intelligence concepts of the H.E.A.R.T.-centric model and the Character Coach Application course, which looks at the application of the H.E.A.R.T.-centric model in real-life coaching opportunities and gives you hands-on experience teaching character development.
Once both are completed, you will not only have extensive knowledge of the latest neuro-science research and frame character development within the Islamic context, but also be able to formulate an ongoing practice of personal character development and Coach others in character development. You will be a Certified Character Coach.
Prophetic Emotional Intelligence Foundations course
The modules of the Prophetic Emotional Intelligence Foundations course:
Introduction: Prophetic Ethics of Coaching
Prophetic Ethics of Coaching
H.E.A.R.T.-centric model
Module 1: Mindfulness
High Resolution Perception
Neuroplasticity
Hedonistic vs Eudaimonic Happiness
Module 2: Purpose
How to live with purpose
Passion
Flow
Module 3: Gratitude
Benefits of Smiling
Spiritual Intelligence
Science of Happiness
Module 4: Patience
Emotions & the Amygdala
Response Flexibility
Patience dissected
Making choices
Module 5: Compassion
Mirror Neurons
Empath
Difference between empathy and compassion
Self-compassion
Character Coach Application Course
In this course, you will practice the H.E.A.R.T.-centric model in real-life settings. You will receive a facilitation guide and a rubric to assess your students. Reflections and micro-practices help you keep your skills sharp.
This course comes with ready-made lesson plans and class materials so you can get right to it! In addition, you will learn how to assess and evaluate your colleagues as well as yourself.
Character Coach Certificate
Your Coaching certificate is valid for 2 years, after which you can retake the course for 30% of the original fee. You will be required to share one new research and one new tool for each of the Level 1 modules and contribute to the live cohort discussion to recertify. Once you have received your Character Coach certificate, you can continue your education by taking Level 2 Certification when launched. This is optional but highly recommended to further your knowledge and skills as a Character Coach.
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Purpose
2
Prophetic Etiquette of Coaching
3
Mindfulness
4
Gratitude
5
Self-Esteem
6
Positive Self Talk
7
Self-Management
8
Anger and Sadness
9
Patience
10
Grit
Join our upcoming Prophetic Emotional Intelligence Foundations course!
All our content is based on our signature Faith based Emotional Intelligence research rooted in brain and behavioral science for deep understanding and revival of Prophetic Character.
Course Details
- Duration: 6 Weeks
- Dates: Sept 11 - Oct 23, 2024
- Pricing Packages:
Individuals – $499 per person
Organizations – Per person price for group sizes:
- 0 - 5: $499
- 6 - 15: $399
- 16+: $349
Course Format
Each of the Modules will include:
- An animated video explaining the lesson and outlining practical steps to bring the corresponding character trait in our lives
- A main lesson clearly outlining the topic
- A journaling reflection to understand your progress and set personal goals
- A quiz to aid mastery of the concepts
- A one-page outline summarizing the key takeaways
- A toolkit to allow you to enrich and deepen your understanding on the topic.
- Guided Micro practices for self-improvement
- Classroom Micro practices and Teacher Tips for direct application
- A classroom lesson plan you can implement immediately
Time Requirement
Every module will take around 4-5 hours to complete. The complete Level 1 Prophetic Emotional Intelligence course will take 20-25 hours to complete.
After the Course
After completion of the Prophetic Emotional Intelligence Foundations course, you will:
- Formulate an ongoing practice of personal character development
- Coach others in character development
- Have hands-on experience teaching character development
- Guide micro-practices
- Rely on extensive knowledge of the latest neuro-science research
- Frame character development within the Islamic context
- Access a large body of resources to extend their learning
H.E.A.R.T.-Centric Model
The HEART model, based on Quranic and Prophetic principles, represents a type of intelligence that elevates a human being to the presence and pleasure of God (swt). This Spiritual Intelligence was perfectly embodied by none other than our beloved Prophet Muhammad (saws) and here are some of those Prophetic qualities of Spiritual Intelligence we can all strive to bring into our own lives:
Heal in Mindfulness
Engage with Purpose (identity)
Achieve with Gratitude
Rise with Patience (Emotional Regulation)
Thrive with Compassion
Why DEFINE?
DEFINE is a unique program that combines several elements into a new innovative form of learning. Our groundbreaking research on faith based emotional intelligence, and brain & behavioral science empowers youth and adults with actionable toolkits for self-improvement, emotional control, and redirection. Many programs
focus on one element only, missing out on the added advantage of the combination.
We call the combination our SELFI model. The model is comprehensively rooted in the pillars of EQ that can cultivate a deeper connection to the core values of our faith and lead to a stronger sense of self. With practice, students grow the ability to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and negative self-image. Research has strongly linked emotional control to higher levels of happiness, mindfulness, and success at their school, home, and career. Our content is project-
based to foster greater student engagement.
Who is behind DEFINE?
Founder, Wadud Hassan, M. Ed.
Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership and Human Development Thought Leader, Author, and Teacher
Wadud is a Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence coach and the founder of Define360, a Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence learning engine for Muslims as well as Mindfulness Matters Leadership Institute that trains on Mindfulness and neuroscience-based leadership for the corporate and educator sectors. Wadud completed his graduate studies from Vanderbilt in Leadership & Organizational Performance. Wadud co- led the launch of three independent K-12 schools in Dallas before completing his Principal’s and leadership trainings at Harvard, IDEO, the
Neuroscience Academy, and Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute, born and developed at Google.
Among his notable projects, Wadud and his team designed and teaches the Character Coach certification course online. Wadud currently co-leads the training and development of a diversity infused servant-leadership development program at a major city in Dallas, led the R&D of the Founders to CEO Succession Leadership
Development Program at the Nashville Entrepreneurship Center, worked with the Metro Nashville Public Schools on Human Capital Diversity Strategy, and conducted an organizational case study of Nashville Mayor’s Afterzone Alliance. He has also served on Teach for America Nashville’s diversity council and cohosted the Deloitte & GE Human Capital competition at Vanderbilt university.
10 Steps of Qur’anic Contemplation (Tadabbur)
Do they not contemplate over the Quran, or are their hearts locked up?
Al-Mu’minun, Verse 68
Character Coach Course will help you
- Feel empowered towards self-improvement
- Take on stronger, more focused emotional control
- Properly practice prophetic mindfulness, gratitude, and positive self-talk
- Enable improved self-management to cope with fluctuating emotions
- Imbue and practice patience wholeheartedly
- Develop grit and have a heightened sense of self-esteem
- Achieve higher levels of happiness and success!
Who Should Enroll?
Full-time & Weekend Schools' Principals, Counselors, Teachers
Youth Leaders, Parents, Teachers & Coaches who work with the youth
Community, Non-Profit & Servant Leaders
Full-time & Weekend Schools' Principals, Counselors, Teachers
Full-time & Weekend Schools' Principals, Counselors, Teachers
Community, Non-Profit & Servant Leaders
Who should enroll?
- Full-time & Weekend Schools' Principals, Counselors, Teachers
- Full-time & Weekend SchoolYouth Leaders, Parents, Teachers & Coaches who work with the youth, and Principals, Counselors, Teachers
- Community, Non-Profit & Servant Leaders
Are you a leader, influencer, mentor, teacher, parent who wants to lead, parent, mentor, or coach with effective tools of neuroscience based Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence in the context of developing Prophetic character as a Muslim?
Join the Next Cohort
Are you a leader, influencer, mentor, teacher, parent who wants to lead, parent, mentor, or coach with effective tools of neuroscience based Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence in the context of developing Prophetic character as a Muslim?
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