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Transform Your Practice and Empower Your Clients: The Inner Counselor Process™ (ICP™) Certification
Will you be one of 30 individuals I personally invite to become certified in The Inner Counselor Process™?
Hi I am Dr. Shannon D. South, also known as the ‘Joy Doctor,’ I am an esteemed therapist, Amazon best-selling author, and an inspirational speaker. With over 25 years of expertise in spirituality and trauma healing, I passionately guide individuals toward innate wholeness and enduring joy.
My own awakening during meditation in 1994 permanently healed me from anxiety, panic attacks and depression, igniting my mission to assist thousands in reconnecting with their loving, abundant, and joyful selves.
As the founder of the Inner Counselor Process Certification Program™, the Soul Shine at-home healing program, and the ‘Grow Your Business by Growing You’ book and program, I empower spiritually-minded entrepreneurs globally.
My recent book, ‘Grow Your Business by Growing You: The spiritual entrepreneur’s guide to maximum joy, abundance, and success,’ serves as a roadmap to this unique, transformative process. I also train clinicians in implementing The Inner Counselor Process™ for profound and lasting client healing.
Together We Can Transform Lives & Heal Trauma
I’m excited to announce that the application process for 2025 certification is now OPEN .
Be among the first to apply and take a leap toward ICP™ certification.
Don’t wait – early applicants get priority access and exclusive insights into course resources.
Earn 28 CEUs while learning the Inner Counselor Process for trauma healing & transformation.
This is an opportunity for dedicated practitioners who are ready to expand their skill set, elevate their practice, and help others unlock their true potential. As one of only 30 participants, you’ll receive personal guidance through this immersive certification, gaining the tools and insights to help others heal, grow, and thrive. This is your opportunity to join an elite group of practitioners dedicated to creating profound inner transformation, while earning 28 CEUs.
I am looking for motivated and compassionate individuals who are eager to make a profound impact in the lives of others through the transformative power of The Inner Counselor Process™. If you are passionate about personal growth, emotional healing, and guiding others toward deep, lasting change, I invite you to join the waitlist for our upcoming certification program.
Become A Certified Inner Counselor Process™ Practitioner (C-ICP™)
Space is Limited to 30 Applicants
Don’t miss the opportunity to earn your 2025 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Enrollment is Now Open!
With limited spaces available, you now have the chance to submit your application and ensure your participation.
You are invited to join us on this sacred, transformational retreat & certification program!
Take your work with clients and your practice to the next level.
Love yourself enough to Pause, Reflect and Embody who you truly are beyond your circumstances, conditions and the stressors or stories of your day to day.
Restore AND Let Go while also discovering the most transformational, Mind-Body-Spirit healing modality called The Inner Counselor Process™.
Understanding Trauma & Pain
“For years I felt trapped in a never-ending cycle of emotional pain. No matter how much I tried to push through or forget, the weight of the past kept dragging me down. I thought it was something I just had to live with… I was miserable.”
“Why was I constantly battling myself? Deep down I knew there were parts of me – parts of my past – that I was avoiding, but I didn’t know how to face them. It felt safer to push those emotions down and focus on getting through the day.”
“Being overwhelmed by the weight of unresolved trauma and anxiety left me exhausted and I didn’t want to face where it was coming from. I desperately wanted to heal but the emotional freedom I sought seemed so far out of reach.”
Why The Inner Counselor Process™?
- ICP™ is a transformational approach, designed to move clients beyond their stories to experience a greater sense of joy and wholeness through a unique process of personality integration. The Inner Counselor Process™ expands on the work of psychologists such as Abraham Maslow, Carl Jung, and William James. This approach targets both spiritual and psychological dimensions to assist clients in changing their automatic reactions to deeply rewire new response patterns.
- The Inner Counselor™ System has evolved over the last 30 years to become a highly effective approach for self-directed, ongoing personal and spiritual healing and growth. The Inner Counselor Process™ (ICP™) is a powerful, whole-system transformational coaching technique and approach to trauma recovery and self-healing. It integrates psychological principles with deep spiritual healing tools, designed to guide clients through a 15-step self-awareness process.
- As a professional, this program will provide you with effective, powerful tools to:
- a) get to the root of your clients’ suffering in one session,
- b) become more self-actualized,
- c) optimize their sense of joy in everyday life.
- This certification provides transformational professionals with the skills to help clients connect with their Inner Wisdom, leading to profound emotional breakthroughs and long-term healing.
- Whether you’re a coach, counselor, therapist, somatic or healer, this process equips you to help your clients move beyond trauma and dysfunctional patterns.
Imagine How Uplifted And Excited You’ll Feel Leaving This Immersion Having Learned A Transformational Approach
An Approach That You Can Use Anytime From Anywhere,
While Deeply Helping Your Clients Heal Through All Sorts Of Issues And Traumas
Plus, knowing how to guide them to breakthrough what stands in their way of success, joy and love.
All While Having Support And Healing For Yourself As Well.
It’s a WIN-WIN for ALL.
Empowering Yourself = Empowering Your Clients
The deadline and attendance limitation is quickly approaching.
Become 1 of 30 Professionals Trained in 2025 to Become a Certified Inner Counselor Practitioner™ (C-ICP™) while receiving 28 CEUs.
"Transformation is Real. It is here and it is now."
Discover Proven Breakthrough Techniques For Lasting Healing & Transformation
Through personal mentorship, now you can gain the tools to help others connect with their Inner Wisdom to resolve deep emotional trauma, and foster lasting healing and growth.
Download “The Power Of Your Inner Counselor: Breakthrough the 3 Biggest Blocks for lasting healing and transformation” eBook today.
And register to attend the next Masterclass.
They are both FREE!
Others Are Saying...
“My parents can now parent with more freedom, fun, love and wisdom after using ICP™”
"Thank you so much for the fabulous work with The Inner Counselor Process™. I loved it and felt it was very effective (and fast). I’m so grateful for your amazing work and your beautiful heart and soul. You’re a blessing!"
"Using this process with complex trauma clients resulted in profound transformations."
You Already Know the Value of Learning New Transformational Coaching Techniques
C-ICP™ Practitioners Help Their Clients Access Their Inner Wisdom to Heal Faster
And Now You Will Earn 28 CEUs,Too!
You’re here because you understand the importance of using proven techniques to help your clients overcome trauma.
The Inner Counselor Process™ is your next step toward mastering the tools needed to guide them through deep emotional and spiritual healing.
I'll personally mentor you as you work toward your ICP™ certification, ensuring that you:
- Gain access to an exclusive 15-step guided Inner Counselor Process™ designed to resolve trauma and dysfunctional patterns quickly.
- Learn to help clients access their Inner Wisdom for lasting emotional and spiritual growth.
- Optimize the Integration Chart to track your clients’ progress and ensure deep, Transformative Healing.
- Equip yourself with proven transformational coaching techniques for Mind-Body-Spirit Healing.
The ICP™ Technique Helps Clients Heal Quickly
“Facing and integrating shadow aspects of myself, which had caused emotional turmoil for so long, was as if being reborn. Now, I have clarity, confidence, and a profound sense of healing.”
“Being able to uncover and resolve deep-rooted emotional patterns that had been holding me back for years, was life changing. The transformation was faster than I ever imagined, and I feel a renewed sense of peace and self-awareness.”
“Dr. Shannon helped me quickly identify my trauma triggers ad gave me the tools to heal them from within. I’ve experienced more growth and emotional freedom in a few sessions than I had in years of therapy.”
Imagine Your Clients Having the Same Results!
You’ve already helped clients address emotional pain, imagine how much further you can take them becoming a Certified Inner Counselor Process™ Practitioner.
I will teach you my 15-step transformational coaching techniques and process that allow you to get to the root of your clients’ trauma, giving them the tools to achieve long-lasting healing.
Whether you’re guiding clients through trauma recovery or helping them reach self-actualization the ICP™ Certification Program empowers you to make a lasting difference.
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING:
Repeated Client Narratives
Feeling stuck with clients' stories that lack meaningful change?
Difficulty Resolving Core Issues
Struggling to uncover the root problem for profound healing in one session?
Leaving Clients Hanging
Finding it challenging to offer lasting solutions, leaving clients without closure?
Seeking Professional Growth
Wanting to move beyond traditional methods to holistic approaches that truly work?
Deepening Knowledge of Trauma Recovery
Developing expertise in navigating trauma, family patterns, and multidimensional issues?
Confusion About Holistic Methods
Seeking a clear and effective mind-body-spirit approach?
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Transformational Leaders Agree!
Unlock the Power of Healing: Download Your Free Guide to Breaking Through the 3 Biggest Blocks to Lasting Transformation
Are you wondering whether the Inner Counselor Process™ Practitioner Certification is the right fit for your practice? You can learn more about the process by downloading my free eBook: “The Power of Your Inner Counselor: Breakthrough the 3 Biggest Blocks for Lasting Healing and Transformation.”
You’ll get a sneak peek into the transformational coaching techniques that can be mastered in the ICP™ certification program. The book will help you understand how this unique approach can take your practice to the next level. And, if the concepts resonate with you, it’s a clear sign you’re ready to join the next cohort of certified professionals.
"The Power of Your Inner Counselor: Breakthrough the 3 Biggest Blocks for lasting healing and transformation."
The Inner Counselor Process™ Certification Provides Multiple Benefits:
Professional Qualification
Validate your expertise in holistic counseling, supporting individuals in mind, body, and spirit healing. The Inner Counselor Process (ICP)™ ensures comprehensive well-being, addressing all facets of your clients for profound emotional and psychological healing. It’s a holistic approach that leaves no aspect of your client’s being untouched.
Career Opportunities
Open doors to diverse career paths in counseling, therapy, or related fields, expanding possibilities in schools, healthcare, or private practice.
Exposure and Referrals
Gain recognition as a Certified Inner Counselor Practitioner (ICP), amplifying your visibility on our website for client referrals. Additionally, you’ll be recommended through the NC chapter of ACEP for those seeking Energy Psychology modalities.
Personal Growth
Experience transformative personal growth and powerful advances in self-actualization, which is defined as embodying your fullest potential, during the training and certification process. Elevate emotional intelligence, achieving deeper healing and integration, embodying the qualities of self-love, trust, joy, peace, and love consciousness.
Let's Heal Trauma, Together.
Trust and Credibility
Build client trust through certification, showcasing your adherence to specific educational and ethical standards in energy psychology and healing practices.
Networking
Become part of a certified community, accessing networking, mentorship, and support from seasoned professionals in the field.
Enhanced Counseling Skills
Develop an array of counseling skills empowering clients to access their inner healer and whole self for continuous growth and spiritual awakening. Learn to guide clients to align with their Higher Self in each session, an invaluable skill.
Greater Earning Potential
Certification often leads to increased earning potential within the counseling field, reflecting your expanded expertise and credibility.
Make the Decision to Become a Certified Inner Counselor™ Practitioner for Yourself and Your Clients.
Do these intentions resonate with you?
- Helping clients overcome emotional or psychological challenges is my priority and I want to expand my transformational coaching techniques.
- Deepening my knowledge of trauma recovery and self-awareness practices is something I am committed to.
- A holistic approach that integrates mind, body, and spirit for complete healing is the best model for my practice.
- I am open and ready to guide clients through a structured process so they can achieve a long-lasting transformation.
- As a passionate practitioner I know that connecting my clients to their Inner Wisdom will help them resolve trauma and emotional blocks.
If you checked any of the boxes above it’s clear that you’re ready to take the next step to become a
Certified Inner Counselor Process™ Practitioner.
Empower Yourself – Empower Your Clients
Testimonials from ICP™ Certified Practitioners
Here’s How The Inner Counselor Process™ Practitioner Certification Program Works
1. Submit Your Application
Secure your spot among one of 30 hand-selected practitioners.
2. Complete the Training
Participate in sessions, and learn the Inner Counselor™ Process transformational coaching techniques to help your clients.
3. Get Certified & Earn 28 CEUs
Upon course successful completion you'll receive your official certification, earn CEUs and join a network of elite transformational practitioners.
4. Apply Your Skills
Start using The Inner Counselor Process™ with your clients, helping them resolve trauma and achieve emotional growth.
Testimonials from ICP™ Certified Practitioners
Testimonials from ICP™ Certified Practitioners
Embrace the Inner Counselor Process™
Utilize Transformational Coaching Techniques to Heal Your Community
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Program start?
This LIVE retreats begin on:
- January 31, 2025 (1-5PM EST)
- February 1st (11AM-6PM EST) and
- February 2nd (11AM-6PM EST)
4 follow up LIVE sessions small group sessions with Dr. Shannon:
- 11AM-1PM EST (February 11th/every other week) or
- 3PM-5PM EST (February 13th/every other week).
You will be assigned a small group. If there is a strong preference in one of the times, please let Dr. Shannon and her staff know.
The ½ day LIVE will be March 7th, 1PM-5PM EST.
Follow up case consultations and sessions will be scheduled in April.
End of 12 weeks and deadline to be certified, April 30th, 2025!
Is this Program a live, in-person training that I will have to travel to?
No. This program is LIVE on Zoom so you can heal, grow and learn from the comfort of your own home wherever you live! Dr. Shannon does offer in person training but those are usually for Advanced courses.
Does the training fee cover the certification?
YES. All participants who complete the requirements of the program successfully will become a certified ICP™ Practitioner. If a participant needs additional training, Dr. Shannon will connect them with the support they need on a case-by-case basis to ensure they can complete the certification process successfully.
What's included in the Program?
We will begin with a LIVE 2 ½ day immersion retreat. During this time, you will get to experience the Inner Counselor Process™ for your own healing as well as practice it with others. You will discover the nature of the Soul or your Higher Self and develop a relationship with this powerful, inner counselor so you can guide clients to do the same. Participants find this immersion deeply restorative, fun, healing, connecting and rejuvenating. Following the immersion, there will be 4 -2 hour LIVE small group sessions to dive deeper into the Journey to Awakening Manual and LIVE classes taught by Dr. Shannon to expand your understanding of consciousness, healing and spiritual psychology.
In the middle of these 4 sessions there will be a ½ day LIVE immersion. This will give you time to drop into and utilize what you are learning with each other.
You will have 2 case consultations scheduled with Dr. Shannon and her certified practitioners. You will also receive, Pre-recorded live modules (3-5) designed to expand and support your mastery of the Inner Counselor Process™ as well as a final quiz to pass (and you will<:) before you are certified. The total program is 12 weeks with a one-on-one, certification meeting at the end with Dr. Shannon and/or one of her certified practitioners.
How do I know this Program will work for me?
Dr. Shannon has been teaching and training people in this work for almost 20 years. This process and program is time-tested and proven to help you heal as well as help your clients transform whatever holds them back. It truly is the most powerful, effective and rapid modality. See testimonials from those certified in this process.. Dr. Shannon gives you a roadmap she has been using for years within the certification program to ensure your success!
I am not a mental health professional and wondering if this training is for me?
As long as you are in the helping profession (coaching, healthcare, psychology, ministry, bodywork etc.) and have strong empathic skills, this process will teach you how to do the rest! You will receive supervision from Dr. Shannon and her certified practitioners for developing presence, skill and truly help your clients get unstuck so they can deeply benefit from your coaching/healing and make incredible progress.
*See testimonials above from coaches, bodyworkers and other healthcare professions who have been through the training and are using the Inner Counselor Process™ successfully. Coaches and other professionals LOVE having this powerful tool in their tool box as it has truly up-leveled their ability to help their clients get unstuck and re-wire limiting beliefs and patterns. Their clients clear out blocks to success and make quicker progress.
When is the next free Masterclass?
If you’re serious about making real change, attending a Masterclass is the next step in your journey.
Don’t miss your chance to experience these life-changing tools firsthand!
Will I be considered a Certified Inner Counselor Practitioner™ (C-ICP™) when completing this Program?
Yes! As long as you complete the requirements and follow the steps outlined for success, you will receive the certification upon completion. Once certified, you will be added to Dr. Shannon’s growing list of certified practitioners on her website and can receive referrals as a certified practitioner in your area. Dr. Shannon frequently refers to her certified practitioners as her private practice is very limited due to her teaching and training schedule.
Can I use the Inner Counselor Process™ with other modalities that I am already trained in?
The ICP™ is a stand alone process however other clinicians have integrated it into their practice using it with other modalities such as Coaching, EMDR, Brainspotting, CBT, Internal Family Systems, Emotional Freedom Technique, Energy work, hypnotherapy, energy psychology and Solution focused therapy just to name a few. It has been shown to enhance other modalities very well if used with effectiveness and understanding.
Will I be able to purchase 'The Journey to Awakening Manual' that goes with this course on my own?
‘The Journey to Awakening Manual’ written by the Founder of the Inner Counselor process, Dr. Ann Nunley is not for purchase on its own. It is however, an essential component of the coursework and certification process as well as the LIVE experiential learning. You will be receiving if you are one of the 30 participants chosen for the certification program. It was not meant to be a stand alone manual and is used in conjunction with the C-ICP™ program.
How many CEUs will I earn when I complete the course?
Upon completion of the certified course you will receive 28 Continuing Education Units.
Do I receive personal mentoring with Dr. Shannon?
Yes, Dr. Shannon has kept the certification program to 30 people and the small groups to 15 so she can directly mentor and guide those who are training in the ICP.
How involved is Dr. Shannon in this training?
She is the main presenter and teacher for all LIVE and pre-recorded events. The group supervision will be shared with her highly trained and hand-picked certified trainers as Dr. Shannon cannot be in all sessions at the same time.
I would love to talk with someone about my questions. Is there anyone I can speak with?
Please email [email protected] with any questions or to schedule a clarity call.
Is there a payment plan?
Yes. If you need a payment plan, Dr. Shannon offers several options for this to happen. If you are accepted to the program, she or her staff will share these options with you.