Level 2 Spiritual Emergence Coach Certification
Deepen your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and expand your toolkit for supporting people in spiritual emergence. Requires Level 1 completion.
Who This Is For
For Level 1 Graduates
For clinicians, counselors, coaches, and mental health professionals including pastoral and school counselors, ministers and priests seeking better assessment and support skills for spiritual emergence and crisis.
For Advanced Practice
For individuals, loved ones, and carers seeking clear guidance and practical tools to better understand and navigate the awakening process.
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What to Expect in Level 2
Time Commitment
5-10 hours of total self-paced study with lifetime access to all course materials. Most students complete Level 2 within 2-4 weeks.
Format
100% Online: All Level 2 courses are self-paced and fully online. No in-person attendance required. Study on your own schedule from anywhere in the world.
Certification
Complete all five required courses to earn your Level 2 certification. Requires Level 1 completion.
To maintain active status: Take one additional course per year and attend at least 3 live supervision zoom calls per year.
CE Credits
9 CE credits available for licensed professionals who need documented hours for license renewal.
Don't need CE? Choose standard pricing. You'll still receive full certification.
Learning Objectives
By the end of Level 2 certification, you will be able to:
Apply differential diagnosis frameworks to distinguish spiritual emergence from mental health conditions requiring additional professional care.
Utilize screening tools and assessment protocols to identify spiritual emergence in clinical intake and ongoing practice.
Understand psychotic states and their relationship to spiritual experiences, including when medication or hospitalization may be indicated.
Navigate complex ethical situations when working with clients in non-ordinary states while maintaining inner integrity and professional standards.
Apply integrative residential care models for supporting individuals experiencing intense mental disturbances with spiritual dimensions.
Develop advanced clinical judgment for making nuanced decisions about treatment approaches in spiritually-infused psychological crises.
Level 2 Courses Snapshot
Level 2 Required Courses
CE Credits: For eligible healthcare providers, CE credits are available for an additional $75 on top of the course price.
Certification Requirements
Anyone can enroll in and complete Level 2 courses. To receive your official Level 2 Spiritual Emergence Coach® certification credential to be acknowledged in the Directory as a Spiritual Emergence Coach Level Two, complete these two steps:
Complete Level 1 Certification
Level 1 Spiritual Emergence Coach Certification is a mandatory prerequisite for Level 2. You must have completed all Level 1 online courses, attended the in-person practicum, met the professional prerequisites, and passed the final interview before enrolling in Level 2.
Complete All Five Level 2 Online Courses
Complete all five required Level 2 courses and pass the level 2 quiz.
Once you complete all five courses, you'll automatically earn your Level 2 certification. There is no additional practicum, interview, or application process for Level 2.
Important: Level 2 is 100% online with no in-person requirement. The professional prerequisites you met for Level 1 carry forward to Level 2, so you don't need to resubmit any credentials or applications.
Continuing Education Credits
Optional CE credits for licensed professionals
CE Provider
CE credits are provided by Westbrook University, an APA-approved continuing education provider for healthcare professionals.
CE credits are optional and available as an add-on for licensed professionals who need documented hours for license renewal. You can earn full Level 2 certification without purchasing CE credits.
Your Instructors
Emma Bragdom, PhD
Dr. Emma Bragdon is a pioneer in body–mind–spirit wellness with 50 years of experience in integrative approaches to mental health, healing, and human development. She has written seven books, co-produced two documentary films, and has taught experiential learning for adults since 1985. Emma volunteered with the Spiritual Emergence Network (SEN) for seven years, editing their journal and coordinating conferences at Esalen Institute with founders Stanislav and Christina Grof. Her PhD dissertation, "How to Support Someone in Spiritual Emergency," launched a lifelong specialization in this field. From 2001–2012, she conducted field research at Spiritist Community Centers and Psychiatric Hospitals in Brazil, studying their 120-year-old model of integrative care. Since 2012, she has served as "ambassador" to non-Brazilians for the Spiritist Psychiatric Hospital in Goiânia, Brazil, facilitating seminars for health professionals worldwide.
Kylea Taylor, MS, LMFT
Kylea Taylor, M.S., LMFT developed and now teaches InnerEthics®, a self-reflective, self-compassionate approach to ethical relationships for therapists and practitioners. She has been writing and teaching about ethics for three decades. She is the author of Peer Consultation Groups and Ethical Awareness Tools for Psychedelic Practitioners, and The Ethics of Caring: Finding Right Relationship with Clients. Working with Stanislav Grof, M.D. as a Senior Trainer in the Grof Transpersonal Training throughout the 1990s, Kylea facilitated and observed thousands of extra-ordinary state-of-consciousness sessions. She began her study with Stan and Christina Grof in 1984. Kylea assisted Grof and Jack Kornfield, Ph.D. in workshops combining Holotropic Breathwork® and Vipassana meditation, and she facilitated Holotropic Breathwork® in residential addiction treatment. She is the author of The Breathwork Experience, Considering Holotropic Breathwork® and the editor of Exploring Holotropic Breathwork®. Kylea has also produced a series of pre-recorded InnerEthics® video courses for professionals interested in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy or helping clients to integrate profound experiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all Level 2 courses are available individually if you choose to take a few of them instead of pursuing level 2 certification. You can see the full roster of individual courses here.
No, CE credits are optional. You can choose the standard bundle ($172). CE credits are designed for licensed professionals who need professional development hours. Apply and pay for CEs here.
Yes, all Level 2 courses are fully online. There is no in-person requirement for Level 2 certification, making it more accessible for remote learners.
Yes, Level 1 Spiritual Emergence Coach Certification is a mandatory prerequisite for Level 2 certification. You must complete all Level 1 requirements including the in-person practicum before enrolling in Level 2 courses.
There's no strict deadline - you have lifetime access to all Level 2 course materials. Most students complete the five courses within 2-4 weeks, but you can move at your own pace based on your schedule.
Yes! Up to 9 CE credits are available across the five Level 2 courses. You can add CE credits for $75 additional on top of the standard bundle price.
Level 2 focuses on advanced clinical skills, differential diagnosis, ethical frameworks, and specialized assessment tools. While Level 1 provides foundational knowledge and basic support skills, Level 2 goes deeper into distinguishing spiritual emergence from pathology, understanding psychotic states, and maintaining professional boundaries in complex situations.
No, Level 2 is 100% online with no in-person requirement. This makes it more accessible for professionals around the world who have already completed the Level 1 in-person practicum.feit all CE hours.
Yes! Payment plans and scholarship options are available. Below each enrollment button is an option for a
payment plan.
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