Kintsugi Certification
Kintsugi Resilience Program
Training & Certification
The Kintsugi Resilience Training & Certification Program is a psycho-spiritual and trauma-informed formation experience rooted in the philosophy of Kintsugi—embracing brokenness as a path to beauty, growth, and purpose. Designed for chaplains, spiritual caregivers, and lay practitioners, this Bible-centered program integrates theological reflection, pastoral care principles, and evidence-based practices such as REBT, narrative work, and Kintsugi Resilience exercises.
KINTSUGI RESILIENCE PROGRAM
Offered through Community Care Chaplains (CCC), the program provides clinical training with Kintsugi Resilience Practitioner credentials. Training formats include individual mentoring, group cohorts, weekend retreats, and intensive summer sessions. Upon completion, certified practitioners are empowered to offer Kintsugi sessions in clinical, congregational, and community-based settings, including rehabilitation and recovery centers.
The Kintsugi Training Process
- Participants engage with seven companion booklets, each focused on a key phase of inner healing.
- The journey promotes self-exploration and emotional processing through guided reflections and exercises.
- Trainees receive practical tools like the Kintsugi Journal Kit and structured verbatim case presentations.
Each certification level builds progressively on the previous one. Certification requires meeting all requirements, submitting the necessary documentation, and passing a successful evaluation by a Board Review Panel.
Kintsugi Resilience Associate (KRA)
Launch your career as a Kintsugi Resilience Practitioner with our foundational KRA certification. This comprehensive program empowers you to conduct one-on-one psycho-educational sessions, helping clients discover their innate resilience and capacity for growth. Through intensive training, expert mentorship, and a supportive learning community, you’ll master essential assessment techniques and evidence-based intervention strategies while developing a deep understanding of the Kintsugi philosophy.
Upon certification, you’ll be qualified to provide structured resilience-building sessions that make a meaningful difference in clients’ lives. Perfect for mental health professionals, counselors, and coaches seeking to integrate validated resilience practices into their work, the KRA certification establishes you as a recognized practitioner in this transformative field.
KRA Certification Requirements
Core Professional Requirements
âś” Demonstrated proficiency in active listening techniques
âś” Mastery of holding space methodology
âś” Competence in reflective practice (holding up mirrors)
Theoretical Knowledge
âś” Strong foundation in Attachment Theory and its clinical implications
âś” Proficiency in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) concepts
Required Reading and Materials
âś” Complete Companion Booklet Series 1-3
âś” Theories of One-on-One Supervision Manual
Kintsugi Semester Units Requirements
âś” Documented case studies demonstrating the application of core concepts
âś” Supervised practice sessions with feedback integration
âś” Assessment of practical skills application
Kintsugi Resilience Specialist (KRS)
Take your practice to the next level with our KRS certification. This advanced program authorizes you to conduct one-on-one sessions and facilitate influential Kintsugi Resilience Groups, dramatically expanding your impact. Through comprehensive training in group dynamics and advanced intervention strategies, you’ll gain the expertise to create transformative group experiences while maintaining the depth of individual work.Â
You’ll master sophisticated assessment techniques, program development skills, and group facilitation methods that set you apart in the field. Designed for experienced practitioners ready to broaden their professional scope, the KRS certification establishes you as a trusted authority capable of delivering individual and group-based resilience interventions.
KRS Certification Requirements
Prerequisites
âś” Demonstrated practice experience as a KRA
Advanced Theoretical Knowledge
âś” Enhanced understanding of Attachment Theory applications
âś” Advanced REBT intervention strategies
âś” Proficiency in Kintsugi Assessment Sorting Test administration and interpretation
Required Materials
âś” Group Dynamics training manual
âś” Group Supervision protocols and guidelines
Kintsugi Semester Units Requirements
âś” Participation in group supervision sessions
âś” Implementation of advanced assessment techniques
Kintsugi Resilience Master (KRM)
The Kintsugi Resilience Master certification represents comprehensive mastery of resilience-building practices and the authorization to train future practitioners. As a KRM, you’ll draw upon extensive clinical experience and advanced expertise to develop and guide the next generation of Kintsugi Resilience Practitioners. This certification builds upon years of practical experience, combining advanced theoretical knowledge with refined training capabilities.Â
Through rigorous preparation in educational methodology, program development, and clinical supervision, you’ll be equipped to maintain the highest standards of practice while fostering excellence in others. KRMs serve as stewards of the field, contributing to its growth through practitioner development, program innovation, and advancing evidence-based approaches. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to multiply your impact by preparing capable, ethical practitioners to carry the work forward. Your expertise as a KRM strengthens the foundation of Kintsugi Resilience practices while expanding its accessibility to communities worldwide
KRM Certification Requirements
Prerequisites
âś” Substantial practice experience as KRS
Advanced Studies
âś” Comprehensive Theory of Supervision
âś” Complete understanding of Compassionate Inquiry methodology and application
âś” Integration of advanced theoretical frameworks
Required Materials
âś” Advanced supervision training materials
âś” Kintsugi Practioner Training Manual
Professional Development & Integration
âś” Supervision experience documentation
âś” Training delivery competency assessment
âś” Synthesis of theoretical frameworks
âś” Development of training materials
âś” Supervision methodology implementation
Get To Know Our
Kintsugi Resilience Masters Candidates
The Kintsugi Resilience movement continues to grow. We are increasingly being called to train and support more pastors, chaplains, and lay people who are seeking soul-deep healing work through this sacred path. Our Kintsugi Resilience Masters and Candidates are confident in facing this beautiful challenge — to train leaders who can embody and extend the heart of Kintsugi to others.
Israel Olaore
Dr. Israel Bamidele Olaore, of West African descent, was born in Ghana and raised in Nigeria. He received his education in Ghana, Nigeria, and the United States. He holds a BA in Philosophy from the University of Ife (Nigeria), graduate degrees in Pastoral Ministry and Theology from Andrews University (Michigan) and Fuller Theological Seminary (California), and a PhD in Higher Education Administration from the University of Arizona.
Israel began his pastoral ministry in 1984 and entered Clinical Pastoral Education in 2022, which led to the Kintsugi Resilience Master Program. He is passionate about mentoring others toward wholeness with compassionate, non-judgmental presence.
Ronald Yabut
Dr. Ron Yabut is the Associate Ministerial Director for the Northern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, where he provides mentorship, counseling, and care for over 160 pastors and their families. With more than 20 years of ministry experience across the Philippines, Canada, and the U.S., he has served as a youth pastor, senior pastor, chaplain, and spiritual care director.
He holds a Doctor of Ministry from Liberty Theological Seminary and is passionate about creating safe, nurturing spaces for pastors to be heard, supported, and spiritually renewed. Through mentorship and pastoral care initiatives, Dr. Ron walks alongside ministry leaders through both triumphs and trials.
Heber Aviles
Pastor Heber Aviles joined Adventist Health in 2019. A compassionate, bilingual chaplain, he has provided spiritual care across diverse healthcare settings, including trauma and teaching hospitals, critical access facilities, medical centers, and outpatient hospice.
Heber holds a Master of Divinity from Andrews University and an MS in Patient Counseling from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University. His mission is to embody Christ’s love, compassion, and kindness—offering a sacred space for emotional, spiritual, and ethical support to those navigating illness, recovery, or end-of-life decisions.
Leah Hatcher
Leah Hatcher began her vocation in Wisconsin, where she raised four children and served families as a home birth midwife for over 20 years. After relocating to Kauaʻi in 2016, she completed four units of Clinical Pastoral Education with Community Care Chaplains while interning at Kauaʻi Hospice, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Holistic Communication. She served as Chaplain at Wilcox Medical Center for two years and currently works as the Spiritual and Bereavement Care Coordinator at Kauaʻi Hospice.
Her calling is to offer presence, compassion, and spiritual support to individuals and families through life’s most sacred transitions.
Addie Jackson
Dr. Addie Jackson brings a rich blend of professional, volunteer, and academic experience. She holds degrees in Liberal Arts (Child Development), Behavioral Science, Marriage and Family Therapy, and a Doctorate in Leadership Studies. Her work spans the corporate sector, hospitals, nonprofits, private counseling in California and Hawaii, and academic leadership as department chair and dean of professional graduate programs in two different universities.
Driven by a deep curiosity about human nature and relationships, her greatest desire is to serve faithfully wherever God leads—offering healing and walking alongside others on their journey toward spiritual, emotional, mental, and relational well-being. Her life is marked by compassion, growth, and purpose.
Vanessa Williams-Lewis
Vanessa Williams-Lewis is a chaplain, mentor, and advocate dedicated to community care. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from UNISA, South Africa, a path which fuelled her passion for addressing systemic inequality and moral injury and a Master of Divinity from La Sierra University, along with four units of Clinical Pastoral Education and Master Mentor certification.
Her background includes medical missionary training, Christian counseling, and leadership in the Neil Nedley Depression Recovery Program. She founded a nonprofit supporting marginalized communities and currently serves as Virtual Chaplain for Youth for Global Health & Social Services and Community Care Chaplain in rural Zimbabwe. Her outreach focuses on widows, orphans, and trauma survivors. Her life mantra: “Here am I. Send me.”
Linda Keefer
Linda Keefer is a compassionate spiritual care provider with extensive training and a heart for helping others. A graduate of the Sharon Henning School of Chaplaincy and ordained by the Assembly of God International, she completed Clinical Pastoral Education with Dr. Geof Tio at Community Care Chaplains.
Currently serving as a counselor at Scottsdale Bible Church Phoenix, Linda specializes in trauma healing, grief recovery, and estrangement. Beyond her current roles, Linda is also recognized as a Kintsugi Resilience Master, a testament to her unique approach in fostering resilience. Her pursuit of knowledge continues as a Masters of Arts and Ministry student at Phoenix Seminary, further deepening her capacity to serve her community
Caleb Henry
Caleb Henry has worked as a pastor in the Seventh-day Adventist Church for 15 years, primarily focusing on discipleship and spiritual growth in Washington State and California. In 2021, Caleb accepted a position as a Staff Chaplain at Adventist Health working under Dr. Geof Tio, who was also his CPE Supervisor.
Caleb now works as the Spiritual Care Director for High Care Hospice & Palliative in Riverside, California. Caleb enjoys providing spiritual support and also serving as a site supervisor for Loma Linda University Chaplaincy students who participate in internships at High Care. Caleb currently lives in Redlands, California with his wife Taylor who is also a chaplain at SAC Health.
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- Complete all levels of Kintsugi Resilience Certification: KRA, KRS, and KRM.
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- Participate in regular, live supervision with experienced mentors to refine your clinical skills and your practice.
- Join a thriving network of practitioners for support, collaboration, and idea sharing.
- Receive all materials and resources required for certification.
- Master advanced tools like the Kintsugi Assessment Sorting Test.
- Access new training opportunities, workshops, and certifications at the forefront of resilience work.
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