Maternity and Child Sleep Consultant
We are the first organization to pioneer a holistic no sleep training team based approach in 2011 that also addresses pregnancy sleep.
Rather than choosing a baby led vs parent led approach, we support a team led approach that addresses and supports everyone’s needs.
Introducing the first developed, launched and one of its’ kind Holistic Approach to Child Sleep that Begins Before Baby is Born based on our founder Mar De Carlo’s Holistic Science of Sleep Method and book “Awakening Through Sleep.”
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Mar says, “Our children’s bodies do not need to technically be “trained” to sleep. By nature’s design, human bodies are already programmed to sleep and will do so if we support the process.
Children go through various stages of sleep development similarly to walking, eating, talking etc…and most often there are many health and lifestyle factors, in addition to unrealistic expectations parents are unaware of getting in the way sleep.”
The HSS Method does not believe in a “one size fits all” or “sleep training” approach to sleep consulting. Instead we use what our founder Mar has coined as “Sleep Optimizing” strategies to thoroughly investigate and address imbalances in optimal human function (physical, mental, emotional) and external forces (social, cultural, environmental) that inhibit sleep and may lead to adult and child sleep challenges during pregnancy, parenting during infancy and beyond.
By examining the entire context for sleep – the physical, emotional, social, developmental and environmental factors – we address the sleep needs for the family with a minimum of frustration for both parents and children and teach our sleep consultants not only to understand the natural factors that regulate and influence sleep through a child’s various stages of development but also learning from the child. Often parents and professionals rely so heavily and get hyper focused on books and rigid methods that they overlook what their child is teaching them about sleep. The child is also a book that is providing us information we must consistently learn from. Children teach and guide us just as much as we do them. We just have to tune in.
Information
The Structure of Our Programs
Our Maternity and Child Sleep Program is an online program combining self-directed modules and live classes.
HOW OUR PROGRAMS WORK
ONLINE INSTRUCTION
All of our courses are taught online. All you need is Internet access to login and be part of each class.
LIVE VS. SELF-DIRECTED VS. COMBO?
We offer two types of courses. Depending on the course we offer one, or both options.
Live: a date is selected among participants a few weeks before the start of classes. During this live interactive call you can ask questions as needed. Each class is recorded though so even if you miss it, you’ll still be able to listen to it at your convenience!
Self-Directed: all sessions are pre-recorded and you are given access to the new modules as you complete each one within a times period. You will email your instructor, or attend a weekly/monthly conference-call with the instructor, to ask any questions you may have.
Combo: Many of our course include a combination of self-directed and live programs.
There are two main components required to obtain certification:
Component One is a combination self-directed online and online weekly support live course introducing you to your role as a holistic coach and all aspects of sleep in your sleep consulting work. On average participants complete component one within four months however this depends on each participant’s learning style and time availability so for some it may take longer.
Component Two is a live online four month program (offered three times a year January, May and September) where participants have an opportunity to take all they have learned from Component One and apply it in case study work that is covered each week for 16 weeks. We will explore many specialized and standard cases utilizing the knowledge and skills gained in Component One.
There are online course modules that may be completed at your convenience, and live weekly support and discussion calls.
Participants have one year to complete our program.
Upon completion of Components One and Two, students receive a Certification to become Certified Maternity & Child Sleep Consultants and are considered graduates of the full IPHI Maternity & Child Sleep Consultant Program.
Students may obtain their full certification upon completion of Components One and Two.
Online Weekly Live Support Calls are available for 10 months each year and are available to you for support. Ask us any questions If you cannot attend live online weekly calls, you have the option of emailing us your questions. You will receive the class recording each week class is held.
Additionally, our Facebook group is also available for support from our graduates and current students.
You can begin this course to become a certified Maternity & Child Sleep Consultant at any time by enrolling in Component One.
What you will find in your training
- Learn how to solve sleep challenges through “sleep optimizing” strategies that do not involve the use of sleep training methods.
- Learn and understand how to uncover the root of each sleep challenge that inhibits the body’s natural ability to sleep.
- Understand a diversity of parenting philosophies, consider what underlies children’s behaviors temperaments in the context of sleep to discover the root of the sleep challenge, respond to a range of family sleep goals, and identify and discuss factors that may impact healthy sleep habits.
- Learn how to work with pregnancy sleep in order to support mom and baby’s sleep and take preventative measures to prepare for child sleep.
- Learn how to work with and support families from infancy to toddler.
- You will be trained to address key issues through thorough investigative work, discovering the root that may be contributing to sleep disruption rather than jumping too quickly to implement a specific behavioral approach.
- Understand the scientific and natural foundations of sleep, how it works and our holistic context for sleep when working with families.
- Understand the interplay between the science of sleep, the behavior of sleep, lifestyle, beliefs and the emotional well-being component of sleep.
- Understand and Learn how nutrition affects sleep.
- Understand and Learn how parent’s lifestyle, energy, expectations and behavior affects sleep.
- Learn how birth trauma and secure attachment affects sleep.
- Learn how an eco-lifestyle affects sleep.
- Learn about the many controversies, misconceptions and unrealistic expectations for child sleep.
- Learn how to work with a range of simple and complex sleep challenges and cases.
- Use practical applications to strengthen your skills before graduating.
- Focus significant attention on understanding the role of a Maternity & Child Sleep Consultant, including counseling families and assessing their readiness for change, the breastfeeding relationship, the role of sleep in pregnancy, the role of relationships, self-care, safety, neuroscience, social and cultural factors that affect sleep, and the importance of mental, physical, spiritual and emotional well-being in sleep consulting practices.
Participants of the IPHI Maternity & Child Sleep Consultant Certification program are trained:
- To apply our Holistic Science of Sleep Method™
- With an integrative holistic and healthy approach to sleep using healthy holistic sleep foundations and application.
- To be a part of the first child sleep consulting organization to pioneer and include pregnancy sleep, sleep optimization, holistic science of sleep method, psychology, impact of birth trauma and secure attachment on sleep, emotional well-being, holistic nutrition, green awareness, breastfeeding and maternity and newborn sleep into child sleep consulting.
- Our program provides you the resources and tools to understand the various methodologies and when to apply them, if and when it may be necessary.
- In the science of sleep for adults, infant and children.
- In family dynamics, temperaments, sleep environments, sleep/wake-time windows, sleep associations/crutches, and developmental milestones.
- To offer an objective approach with families in order to develop healthy sleep habits that are age and developmentally appropriate for their clients’ needs, lifestyle, and values.
- To support, educate and prepare families during pregnancy about newborn and child sleep.
- To educate and raise awareness about health, fitness and nutrition for mother (pre/postnatal) in relation to sleep.
- To support parents postpartum with their sleep issues during their time of transition.
- With an understanding of sleep challenges and solutions, lactation, special needs, overnight work, and nutrition.
- With an in-depth look at sleep products and safety.
- With an in-depth look at green and eco-friendly sleep practices.
- With a comprehension of a Sleep Consultant’s scope of practice, boundaries to practice, and when to refer out.
- To be aware of issues that involve medical attention, such as abuse, trauma and postpartum depression, in order to provide the client the proper guidance and referral.
The IPHI Maternity & Sleep Consultant Certification Curriculum also includes:
- Continuing education.
- A basic guide on how to start or manage your Sleep Consultant Business with an optional add on extended course if needed.
- Support for sleep consultants that want to work overnight shifts and/or hourly consultations.
- A specialized sleep mentoring team.
- Live interaction with the instructors on a weekly basis.
- Weekly email and one hour phone accessibility to instructors during our weekly online support group offered nine months each year.
- A multi-cultural international classroom.
- Continuous support during and after the course with monthly on-line calls so long as your certification remains active.
- An invitation to apply for membership to Association of Professional Sleep Consultants (APSC).
Instructor and Course Creator: Mar De Carlo
Mar De Carlo E-RYT, RYT 500, RPYT, YACEP (health, life and business alchemist) is an international entrepreneur and the founder of Mar De Carlo Enterprises representing several global companies including:
- International Parenting & Health Institute
- Association of Professional Sleep Consultants
- International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals
- Business Sanctuary
- Physical Awakening – Registered Prenatal Yoga School with Yoga Alliance
She has completed a multitude of certifications programs and has over twenty five years experience, coaching, managing and training.
Mar is known for her creative, unconventional, cutting edge integrative approach connecting and bridging many systems and approaches in a variety of industries that have touched thousands of lives throughout forty-six countries around the world.
Mar has developed high quality level curriculums and educates and train professionals to start, expand and grow businesses that transform lives through a unique holistic integrative approach which she introduced and pioneered to all the companies she has founded. This includes supporting professionals to personally develop and overcome challenges while accomplishing their business, personal and financial goals. Clients enjoy working with her because of her strong optimistic mindset, boundless energy, practical solutions and empowering holistic approach that has been proven effective and long term. Doctors, Naturopaths, Midwives, Nurses, Lactation Consultants, Behavioral Therapists are just a few examples of the many professionals, Mar has trained. In addition, she is also highly skilled with professional industry standards, scope and boundaries to practice and business mastery. Many have been so inspired by Mar that they have gone on to follow in her footsteps.
Mar has worked for a number of companies successfully fulfilling various roles that led her to entrepreneurship.
Her creativity and zest for learning and growth led her to successfully develop a multitude of transformational international professional online training certification programs in the fields of pregnancy, parenting, health, business, yoga and dance industries that integrate all aspects of life and holistic living.
She has overcome countless challenges throughout her life; using each as stepping stones to not only form the person she today but to also help others overcome their challenges in the most practical, realistic, and transformative way.
Mar has been interviewed and published in a number of publications such as US News & World Report, has made a variety of television appearances including Good Morning America. She has also served as an SBDC small business adviser and a board member of the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce.
She enjoys advising and coaching businesses and entrepreneurs, expressing herself through a variety of artistic avenues and developing top-notch curriculum programs providing the ultimate learning experience including a powerful gateway for personal, spiritual and social growth.
IF
✓ You are truly passionate about helping clients in the most powerful life changing way with proven positive and healthy long term solutions
✓ You want to learn from an experienced, highly talented faculty who provides students and graduates a wealth of support
✓ You are inspired by the most comprehensive and life changing curriculum that has trained doctors, midwives, naturopaths, pharmacists, behavioral therapists etc.
✓ You are committed to building a business you’ll be proud of
✓ Your views and philosophies are holistic, integrative and you want to help empower families to do what is best for THEM using a customized approach
✓ You resonate with a Team Led approach
✓ You see solutions rather than problems
✓ You love working within a community of people who help each other
✓ You care about high quality standard certification process and value the strength of the organization that stands behind it …
Then, IPHI is right for you!
Benefits of Certifying Through IPHI
Graduate From a Credible Educational Institute
IPHI remains the industry leader in parenting and health education. We are the first organization to pioneer and introduce a holistic team-based approach and integrate a variety of valuable subjects to each of our programs. We have a great reputation, strong standards and with our certification logo you can feel proud.
Receive Training by a Well-Established Talented Experienced Life & Business Strategist, Pioneer & Accomplished Parenting & Health Master
IPHI’s founder, Mar De Carlo is also the founder of the Association of Professional Sleep Consultants, International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals, Business Sanctuary and Physical Awakening Yoga School. She has a wealth of training and experience, over 25 years and is known for her creative, cutting edge and integrative approach connecting and bridging systems in a variety of industries across the globe that have transformed thousands of lives in 46 countries. She has developed high quality level curriculums and educates and train professionals to start, expand and grow businesses that transform lives through a unique holistic integrative approach which she introduced and pioneered to all the companies she has founded. This includes supporting professionals to personally develop and overcome challenges while accomplishing their business, personal and financial goals. Clients enjoy working with her because of her strong optimistic mindset, boundless energy, practical solutions and empowering holistic approach that has been proven effective and long term. Doctors, Naturopaths, Midwives, Nurses, Lactation Consultants, Behavioral Therapists are just a few examples of the many professionals, Mar has trained. In addition, she is also highly skilled with professional industry standards, scope and boundaries to practice and business mastery. Many have been so inspired by Mar that they have gone on to follow in her footsteps.
Rest Assured From Our Proven Track Record
IPHI has over 3000 international graduates in 46 countries around the globe who have completed our programs, preparing them for a rewarding and transformational career. Our programs are offered in 10 different languages.
Get Educated by a Highly Skilled & Talented Faculty
Our talented faculty has a wealth of experience, training and professional mastery in their field in addition to providing a wealth of support and mentorship to our students and graduates.
Gain Professional Mastery from Industry Experts
IPHI provides the most comprehensive training like no other. Each of our certification programs have introduced subjects and perspectives that have been life changing for our participants and the clients they work with.
Business Mastery and Personal Development
IPHI provides includes comprehensive business training to support your professional development and health and lifestyle tips for to support your personal development so you can show up most powerfully for your business.
Benefit from Mentorship, Support Calls and Group Forums
We offer an incredible amount of support. We have maintained a high reputation for the quality of support we provide our students and graduates through mentorship, support calls and group forums.
No Annual Membership or Licensing Fees
We follow reputable certification industry standards and do not charge licensing fees to maintain our certification. Rather we support your continued education by requiring you to renew your certification every two years so that you stay up to date with the latest research and education. The only fee is a small application fee.
Below is an overview preview of our Holistic Science of Sleep Method explained.
Amount
Component one
- 1 payment of $2500 OR
- 6 monthly payments of $450
Component two
- 1 payment of $1700 OR
- 4 monthly payments of $455
To remain IPHI recognized, and to continue receiving the benefits of an IPHI trained professional, students are required to maintain a standard of professional development measured every two years after receiving their official certification.
This consists of 3 easy steps:
Step 1: Earn 25 Professional Development Credits every two years (continuing education credits/CEUs) Professional Development Credits can be acquired many different ways, such as, attending seminars or conferences related to professional development in the maternity industry, participation in webinars that offer educational classes, writing book reports, completing case histories, etc…. 1 hour = 1 professional development credit
Step 2: Be covered by current liability insurance if your country or state requires it.
Step 3: Complete and submit the IPHI certification renewal form which includes a processing fee of $75.
We are excited to meet you and we look forward to supporting your professional journey.
Phone: 415-754-5277
Fax: 415-704-3259
