Training With You in Mind

Do you feel called to help others on their healing journey? If so, training at Haven of Hope may be a meaningful next step for you.

Through this hands-on training experience, you will learn practical tools and foundational concepts you can apply in your own mentoring opportunities. During onsite training, you will observe live mentoring cases from start to finish through secure video and audio feeds. Following each session, Haven of Hope mentors will be available to answer your questions and help deepen your understanding.

We offer two training experiences to support your current learning goals.

Experience 1: Observation

An Observation Experience is designed for pastors, ministry leaders, mentors, and others who desire to learn more about our ministry and observe the Caring for the Heart mentoring process firsthand without pursuing certification. No reports or assignments are required.

Experience 2: Caring for the Heart Internship

Our Internship Experience is designed for individuals who are pursuing certification through Caring for the Heart Ministry.

To work toward certification, interns are required to:

1. Observe a total of 10 live cases.

2. Submit a summary report for each case observed.

We invite you to explore which experience best fits your current goals and where you are in your learning journey.

What You Can Expect

The training room is conveniently located near the mentoring office and is equipped with live video and audio technology to enhance your learning experience. The room comfortably accommodates up to eight individuals and includes a small kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, coffee machine, and sink for your convenience.

Each marital weeklong intensive includes three hours of mentoring each day for five consecutive days, while premarital mentoring includes three hours of mentoring each day for four consecutive days.

Training cost is based on the number of cases observed, Please refer to the rate schedule below for pricing.

Next Steps

Step 1:

Complete an application and return via email to stacia@havenofhopes.com.

Step 2

We typically designate one week each month for trainees to observe mentoring sessions. During that week, you may have the opportunity to observe both a morning case and an afternoon case.

Please review the upcoming training dates below and submit the short request form for the dates you are interested in attending.

Step 3

Because mentoring sessions involve sensitive personal information, all participants must sign a confidentiality agreement.

After we receive your requested dates and confirm that clients are scheduled during that time, we will send you the agreement. By signing it, you affirm that:

• You do not personally know the couple being mentored.

• You will keep all information shared during the mentoring sessions confidential.

Step 4

Once we receive your signed confidentiality agreement, we will send you a payment link. Your training seat is not reserved until your observation fee has been paid.

We look forward to helping you grow in your ability to care for and mentor others with compassion, wisdom, and hope.

Observation Schedule

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Morning Case: Marital Case (Monday-Friday) Mentor: Steve Swartz

Afternoon Case: Marital Case (Monday-Friday) Mentor: Jim Adamson

September 21-25, 2026

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