Habit Breaker^TMCore Skills Training

Habit Breaker^TM can make urges go away.

For real.

Willpower and discipline are not part of the methodology.
We don’t work with triggers, changing the environment, or commiting to change.
It does not require going into the past or rehashing old wounds.
It can help stop unwanted habits or end the resistance to starting new ones.

Habit Breaker^TM is Radically Different.

That’s why it’s radically better.

Aligns the Subconscious Intead of Fighting it: Common approaches use willpower to force the subconscious brain into compliance. Habit Breaker aligns it isntead, making change easy and effortless.

Addresses Beliefs Instead Of Behaviors: Many approaches focus on changing behavior such as removing triggers or modifying the environment. Habit breaker goes straight to unraveling the beliefs driving the habit and behavior change follows.

Aims for Resolution, Not Management: Many approaches assume the best you can do with a compulsive habit is learn to manage it. Habit Breaker rejects that premise and aims to resolve it.

Uses Appreciative Inquiry Instead of Problem Solving: Traditional approaches try to analyze the habit and look for root causes. Habit breaker uses Appreciative Inquiry to understand and value the subconscious reasoning behind the habit rather than diagnosing it.

Hi, I’m Jackie Kelm..

Hi, I’m Jackie Kelm.

I’m the creator of Appreciative Living and developer of the Habit Breaker™ methodology. After more than 20 years of developing, teaching, and applying Appreciative Living, I began developing Habit Breaker as a focused way to help people stop or regain control over unwanted habits by changing the beliefs attached to them.

It’s one of the most exciting evolutions of my work yet, and I would love to share it with you!

Imagine Being Able to Help Someone Who Says...

“I know snacking isn’t good for me, but I can’t stay away from it.”

“I keep telling myself I’m going to stop scrolling, and then I do it anyway.”

“I need to stop worrying so much but I don’t know how.”

“I understand exactly what I’m doing but I can’t seem to stop.”

“I’ve tried everything, and nothing sticks.”

Habit Breaker^TMto the rescue!

Join me for 8 Weeks to Learn It & Live It!

You’ll work your own habits so you get to experience the Technique as you learn it.

Week 1: Understanding and Assessing Habits

We’ll begin by exploring the multiple aspects of habits including the different types, dimensions, and three Habit Expressions. You’ll learn how to create a comprehensive baseline with two different assessments to help determine how hard a habit will be to break and sustain the change. You’ll come to see why a habit that makes no logical sense may still make perfect sense to the brain.

Week 2: Detailed Process Overview

You’ll be introduced to the complete Habit Breaker methodology so you understand the overall process. You’ll then explore the 3-Step Habit Breaker Unraveling Technique, and learn the the key factors of success for each step and how to move your client through them.

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Week 3: Observing the Unraveling Technique

In this special 2 1/2 hour class you will observe Jackie coach one of the participants live (could it be you?) through the Unraveling Technique to break their habit while you simultaneously begin to work yours. She will move between the role of coach and trainer so you get to see what she is doing and why throughout the process.

Week 4: Practicing the Technique

In this second 2 1/2 hour class you’ll gain hands on experience using the technique by taking terms coaching and being coached. Jackie will guide you through each step of the process and then you’ll move into breakout sessions to practice what you’ve just learned with a partner.

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Week 5: Working with Habit Beliefs

In this class, you’ll deepen your understanding of the three different levels of beliefs we work with in Habit Breaker, and how do address each level. You’ll learn how to recognize when you need to go deeper and what to do when the basic process isn’t enough.

Week 6: The Rebuilding Framework

Learn about the Rebuilding Framework and the three phases that follow including Cortex Confusion, Cortex Experimentation, and New Normal. Discover what happens during each phase, and get specific tools to help your client successfully navigate through each one.

Week 7: Navigating New Normal

Learn how to assess what’s happening in the weeks that follow breaking a habit, recognize when a habit needs more unraveling, and make course corrections that help your clients move toward lasting change.

Week 8: Tying It All Together

In this final class, we’ll revisit the habit breaker process together including a quick review of the support materials and how you can use them clients. Will explore any questions that have come up with plenty of time for Q&A and open discussion.

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“if there was something sugar in my house, there would be no way I could eat it with moderation.

After one session of the Habit Breaker, sugar doesn’t feel appealing at all. There was something always pulling me and now it’s gone. It’s really been effective!”

– Sammy Varghese , Physician Assistant

If you want to rapidly shift the unwanted habits keeping your clients stuck, look no further.

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Habit Breaker^TMCore Skills Training Includes:

Live Interactive Video Calls

The calls will be held once a week for 90 minutes, except weeks 3 and 4 which will be 2 1/2 hours.. You and a small group of others will meet with Jackie online to learn the techniques, practice together, and get all your questions answered.

Comprehensive Workbook

Each week includes a comprehensive workbook containing everything you need to know and do for that week, including live call support materials.

Daily Practices & Templates

Each week you’ll complete brief daily practices (no more than 10 minutes) with optional templates. This will give you firsthand experience with the same tools you can use to support your clients.

Habit Breaker^TM Resource Hub

Everything for the program is organized in our secure membership site, so you can easily find what you need. In addition to live call recordings and weekly materials it includes ongoing access to the exclusive Client-Ready Coaching Toolkit.

You Also Get Our Exclusive Habit Breaker™ Client-Ready Coaching Toolkit Which Includes:

PowerPoint Slides – the very ones Jackie uses in her coaching sessions to coach others.
Habit Assessment Tools and Scales to help your client determine how strong their habit is and how much effort will be required to shift it.
Step-by-step process overview of the Unraveling Technique with key indicators to look for in order to know when the client has shifted.
Checkpoint Summary – the key items to look for to know your client has successfully accomplished each step and is ready to move to the next one.
Question Bank – a host of questions to ask at each stage of the process to guide your client through successfully.

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Register now and get these great bonuses!

BONUS 1: Early Bird Discount

Sign up now and get $300 off the full tuition investment $1497 USD.

BONUS 2: Small Group of 18 People

This next cohort is limited to 18 participants, giving you plenty of opportunity for interaction, questions, personal attention, and direct access to Jackie throughout the program.

BONUS 3: Two-Month Follow-Up Call

Reconnect with your cohort two months after the training to share experiences, ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, and check in on how your own Habit Breaker journey has unfolded.

BONUS 4: Help Choose The Class Schedule

Reserve your spot early and have a say in when we meet. You’ll share your preferred days and times in a survey and we’ll choose the schedule that works for the most participants.

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Enrollment is Limited to First 18 Participants.

Hold your spot for only $97 USD. The final dates will be announced late December/early January and you will have 10 days to confirm your spot. You may decline your spot at any time and get a full $97 refund.

If you choose to take the class your $97 will be applied towards tuition. You will then need to either pay in full for $1,100 or pay three monthly installments of $397 ($1,191) USD.

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Here’s Everything You Get When You Complete The Program Requirements

8 weekly live video calls with Jackie and a small group of 18 or fewer.
Opportunity to shift several of your own habits and practice coaching others to do the same.
Daily practices, templates, educational videos, comprehensive workbook, and other resources.
Ongoing access to exclusive coaching toolkit loaded with client-ready slides, checklists, assessments, practices, support resources and more.
All bonuses including $300 discount, small group cohort, follow-up call, and input on class schedule.
Certificate of completion providing the benefts listed below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my $97 reservation deposit refundable?

Yes, your $97 deposit is fully refundable anytime, for any reason, from now until you confirm your enrollment when the program dates are announced. If the schedule doesn’t work for you, or you decide not to participate for any reason, just let us know and will refund your deposit in full.

What is the cancellation policy?

Enrollment is limited to 18 participants and it can be difficult to fill a spot at the last minute Because of this, cancellations made at least 14 days before the program begins will receive a full refund, but cancellations made within 14 days of the start date will receive a 50% refund. Once the program begins, tuition is nonrefundable.

Do I have to be a coach to take this program?

No. You don’t need to be a coach or hold a specific professional credential. However, Core Skills Training is designed for people who intend to use the Habit Breaker in meaningful work with others. If your primary interest is using habit breaker for your own personal growth, the Habit Breaker workshop might be a better fit.

How is the program structured?

The calls and all materials are completely online. We use Zoom for the live calls with breakout groups. Jackie leads all the calls which are highly interactive.

Is there homework?

There are daily practices that take about ten minutes to integrate what you’re learning and experience the tools you can use with clients firsthand. You will also read The Habit Breaker either before the program begins or through assigned chapters each week.

How much time do I need to allocate?

Allow approximately 10 minutes a day each week for the practices, plus about two-to-three hours total for everything else. This includes live calls, reading, downloading materials, doing short weekly surveys or other miscellaneous things.

Can I get ICF or BCC credits?

We will provide a Certificate of Completion and detailed program information you can submit to ICF or BCC for continuing education credit. Similar Appreciative Living programs have been accepted for ICF credit in the past although final approval and the number of credits awarded are determined by the credentialing organization.

What if I miss a class?

All classes will be recorded and to get a certificate of completion you will need to watch the recording for any classes you miss. If you miss week four with the coaching practice we will pair you up with someone else to do that practice at another time.

What do I need to do to get a Certificate of Completion?

Attend and participate fully in the live calls. If a session is missed, watch the complete recording and provide the requested verification. You must attended six of eight calls live to get a certificate. If there are extenuating circumstances that prevent this, discuss them with Jackie.
Read the book chapters as assigned. You may also read the book ahead.
Complete the daily Habit Breaker practices in good faith, with a goal of at least five days per week.
Submit the weekly learning reflections documenting your habit progress and verifying learning for that week.
Complete the final course evaluation within two weeks of class completion.

What am I allowed to do with my Certificate of Completion?

After completing the program, you may use the Habit Breaker and the client materials provided in the training in your own work with clients, within the scope of your existing qualifications and experience. You may also list your Habit Breaker Core Skills Training Certificate of Completion among your professional training and education.

The Certificate of Completion does not certify you as a Habit Breaker practitioner or indicate proficiency in the methodology. It does not give you permission to teach or train others in Habit Breaker, certify others, reproduce or sell the training materials, or represent the methodology or materials as your own.

What Comes After Core Skills Training?

After completing Core Skills Training, you’ll be eligible for Habit Breaker Advanced Skills Training where you can deepen your skills, learn to navigate more complex situations, and build greater proficiency through advanced instruction, practice, and feedback.,