Start on Your Healing Journey

The School of Coaching and Transformation is a powerful mixed modality school that empowers women with a thorough and comprehensive coach training..

Whether you come to learn to coach or for your own growth, this exhilarating, penetrating work will open you up to your greatest strength. You will learn to hold hearts and empower soul missions.

Start your journey

Learn to coach and experience inner growth.

Learn

Learn, integrate and become experts in multi-faceted TLC (Transformation Life Coaching) skills.

Transform

Experience your own transformation as you train – watch your relationships shift and heal.

Coach

Be equipped with the knowledge that will enable you to coach others to their greatest empowerment and service.

Connect

Make new and lasting friendships. Become a part of the uplifting and inspiring school community.

“Hi, my name is Shulamith Zakuntinsky and I feel privileged to be a student at Rivka Malka’s School of Coaching and Transformation. It has truly been a life altering and life enhancing experience. The guidance that Rivka Malka has given all of us as she teaches us with such clarity and sensitivity is truly outstanding. Together with Rachel who also is such a phenomenal teacher and coach, they are a dynamic duo. They have really put together a highly professional and outstanding school experience for all of us. Debbie is also a wonderful guide, mentor, and coach to us and she is part of this valuable team. The school is so professionally run and so well organized and it really far surpasses anything that I could have expected. The financial costs are minimal compared to what we are gaining for life. One of the most valuable lessons that we’ve all gained is that in learning how to coach others, we first have to be able to coach ourselves and heal ourselves and this has been truly a remarkable journey. I highly recommend this program for anybody looking into going into any form of coaching – this is address! I have so much gratitude.
Thank you so much to Rivka Malka, Rachel, Debbie and the entire team.”

Shulamith Zakuntinsky

Rivka Malkas School for coaching and transformation has been wonderfully transformative to me. Not only has it transformed my life in a number of ways, it has also guided me into becoming a skilled, compassionate, confident, coach. I have seen all my relationships shift largely for the good. My self knowledge has deepened greatly. I have greater knowledge of healthy ways to live, both intellectual knowledge and heart knowledge. I feel so privileged to have been through this school.

Coming in I didn’t know if I had it in me to be a coach. I wanted to be able to support others in their journey but so often I didn’t know how. Through my time in Rivka Malka’s school I have learned to deeply support another. I have coached many people and each time I feel immense gratitude for being led to this place. I am truly able to be of service. I have also learned the art of receiving. I’ve learned to take with open arms the gifts that I am being surrounded with each moment of the day.

The amount of money I paid is incomparable to the change I have experienced. It was worth every penny.

Thank you Rivka Malka! And thank you to the rest of the school’s staff for all that you do!

Tzipora Werner

After some profound changes in my life, I felt I needed something more. I had some options, and after looking into them, Rivka Malka’s School felt like The Choice. I had tons of information and knowledge that I had acquired and I was looking to integrate it deeper into my life. I was looking for a grounding space that would set in all my life changes in a more profound way. I was looking for a positive healing space which I did find in Rivka Malka’s School. Experiencing group healing is something I am very grateful for. I had the opportunity to feel others’ hearts and gain perspective. I was trusted to hold a heart and I trusted to be held by my fellow classmates.

The classes are very informative, supportive, and to the point. There is so much fun in every lesson, and of course, in the beautiful exercises. School taught me how to be more authentic to my true self in the outside world. It opened my language on how to create healing opportunities with my children. I felt like all my work, growth, and knowledge transformed from my heart into the world around me. It got me growing in ways I didn’t expect. Rivka Malka is a true Queen. I had listened to her videos a while ago and was drawn back to get into her school. Her soft-spoken voice gave the healing experience a tender touch to my heart. It felt soothing and safe. She eased the heavy topics, made the complicated simple, and made the heavy subjects feel light. If you are looking for a place to grow, this is the environment you’ll love.

Chana Rita Miller

What is Transformation Coaching?

Transformation coaching brings you an awareness of who you are being in the world and empowers you to make way for what you truly want to create. It is both challenging and healing. Transformation coaching directly addresses your relationships, inner beliefs and magnificence.

How it started

The code was cracked. Coaching was not enough. Holy, transformational connection was the key.

Years ago I received classic Life Coaching training at a premiere coach training school. I began my practice equipped with tools and an education that was invaluable and solid.

At that time I was receiving healing work from an outside practitioner and I noticed that the more work I received the better my coaching became. I began to reach people in ways I never thought possible. I began to witness them undergoing transformation that was way beyond what I was offering them. I was amazed at their growth. What was going on?

I began to get hungry: Hungry for knowledge. Hungry to understand; What is healing? What is transformation? What is this gift that I am receiving and how I can best offer it to another person?

 

TWO TRAINING OPTIONS

 

Our training is 6 months and has 2 tracks.

  1. The Self-Development Track
  2. The Coaching Certification Track (includes Self-Development) 

The Self-Development Track:

This is a true healing experience. Our students embark on a transformation journey as they acquire new skills for communication and relationship. Many of our students also join to improve and maximize their mentorship and teaching capabilities Our Self Development students join the Certification track for the core material which takes place on Mondays. They get to experience skills training, one on one coaching as well as in-class self-development exercises. Hundreds of students have gone through this unique high-level training and have seen the difference in their lives and relationships immediately. 

The Coaching Certification Track:

For 6 months our students train in coaching and healing techniques. All classes are interactive, experiential, and fun. We have a hands-on approach. Each session contains teaching modules, practice modules, and experimentation. You will gain immediate experience in coaching and will receive feedback on your skills. You will be coaching fellow students and new clients by the end of this training.

We strongly believe that you can only take your clients as far up the mountain as you have gone. Based on that belief, our training includes a process of exploration of your inner self. You will learn how to hold and heal and how to cheer and challenge. This is not only a School for Coaching, it is a School for Life. You will be equipped with the confidence, skills, and resources to take your gift to the world.

Our classes are on Mondays  afternoon 1:00PM – 3:30 PM EST. Supervision and In-Depth Workshops take place on Sundays. The Certification Track is approximately TWICE the amount of training as the Self-Development track and includes one on one sessions with Rivka Malka.

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We are Different – Here’s How:

Business magazines say that Life Coaching is the number one most lucrative upcoming profession in the next five years. 

But is life coaching really enough? Can we support people without understanding the wounds or beliefs that lay beneath their actions? Can we help people to move forward in their lives without guiding them to look to a spiritual source? Can we take someone to brave new territory without having gone there ourselves? 

TLC (Transformation Life Coaching), maintains that it is possible to train coaches way above and beyond traditional life coaching practices so that their clients will experience profound and deep shifts that will impact every area of their lives. Our goal is to expand the consciousness of our students, to offer them a rich and diverse toolbox, and a new set of eyes with which to see themselves and the people they work with.

The School of Coaching and Transformation brings together ALL these modalities and more.

1) Life Coaching – Skills and techniques focused on helping people get clarity and results so that they can live with choices instead of feeling stuck. 

2) Inner Work – Bringing awareness and healing to one’s past and opening new doorways for a beautiful present and future.

3) Somatic Work – Addressing the body and the energy patterns that are stored within it that bring about subconscious reactions.

4) Emunah – Spiritual frameworks that encourage a client to understand spiritual perspectives that hold the answers they seek.

5) Restorative Healing – Structures, accountability, and goals to help a client craft the life they desire to create. 

PLUS a mixed media toolbox of art, music, and writing exercises that expand each session for maximum impact.

Most importantly, all of our teachings are firmly rooted in Torah sources. The growth and empowerment that we bring to our students and clients are designed to bring them closer to Hashem/G-D, to their purpose, to themselves, and to their loved ones. We combine Torah-true values with classic and modern coaching tools to create a truly transformational experience.

How it started

Years ago, I received classic Life Coach training at a premiere coach training school. I began my practice equipped with tools and an education that was invaluable and solid. At that time, I was receiving healing work from an outside practitioner and I noticed that the more work I received the better my coaching became. The healing that I was receiving was having a ripple effect. I began to reach people in ways I never thought possible. I was learning about love. I saw that the more I was willing to look at myself with love, the greater the room it gave clients to see themselves with love.

I began to get hungry. Hungry for knowledge. Hungry to understand. What is healing? What is transformation? How can I best offer it to another person? With Hashem’s loving kindness I began to encounter more and more modes of healing. Somatic Work, Inner Child Work, Compassionate Holding, Integrated Transcendence, and more. At that same time, in my own growth process, I was deepening my emunah/faith, working on forgiveness, and solidifying my knowledge that only Hashem/G-D is the one, true Healer.

I was led to different teachers and slowly, my approach evolved. It was a blend of all the incredible lessons I’d learned, along with my own passion for seeing people flourish.

During this time, I began to run Redemption Retreats. The extended length of these retreats and the diversity of my staff allowed us to use all of the modalities at once. The results were amazing. Every Retreat was a three-day long song of growth. At the heart of it all, however, it was the unconditionally accepting atmosphere and the space of emunah/faith that held the miracles. 

Following the Retreat, many participants experienced powerful growth, both through the Retreat work and through their follow-up coaching. They were on fire. They became ready to help others.

It was time to open Rivka Malka’s School of Coaching and Transformation.

Leaders Testimonials

Mrs. Ruthi Lynn

“Rivka Malka is a uniquely talented and holy woman. She has helped women remove the blocks that they often face, that sometimes seep in very subliminally in their lives. By identifying with them in a somatic way, identifying perhaps where they manifest themselves in their lives today, she helps them remove the blocks in a way that is very restorative and very natural. Many women feel very stuck in their lives and they are not sure what they are doing wrong. They internalize a sense of guilt and move away from a sense of self-acceptance. Rivka Malka really helps you find that love and that self-acceptance that Hashem really wants you to have in order for you to be able to fulfill your life’s purpose.”

Rebbetzin Gina Goldstein

Wife of Chief Rabbi of South Africa, founder of The Shabbos Project

“We brought Rivka Malka Perlman to South Africa for our Sinai Indaba 2018 event. She is a highly experienced, refined, Torah-true life-coach and healer, who is able to relate to diverse people in the most real and honest way. She is a living example of compassion, understanding and Ahavas Yisroel. Rivka Malka is multi-talented, she has so many diverse gifts to give!”

Mrs. Eve Levy

Founder of Inspired Jewish Women Momentum trip leader

“Rivka Malka has this amazing way of connecting and reconnecting every woman, of all backgrounds, to HaShem. Just being in her presence makes you want to live a more spiritual and elevated life. I have personally benefited tremendously as a participant in one of Rivka Malka’s retreats and I have also worked side by side with Rivka Malka in bringing her retreat to other women. She has a precious light that our Jewish world needs to experience very much."

Following a near death experience, I’m on a mission to help every woman discover G-d’s personal unconditional love for her.

 

FAQs
Questions about ICF accreditation
Is your school ICF Accredited? Are there any new updates regarding accreditation?

As we enter into Round # 8 of Coaching School, we are not as of yet ICF accredited. HOWEVER, we do have an amazing update regarding ICF accreditation. Our application for ICF has been submitted. The ICF is reviewing our application and we are hoping to become accredited soon (although there is no guarantee). Our actual curriculum has actually already been approved by the ICF on a PCC level. There is just a little more to go to get accreditation. Should the ICF grant us with accreditation, then the accreditation begins from the day the application was submitted. This means that students in the  Coaching Certification Track of Round # 8 will retroactively already be participants in an ICF accredited program. We have already updated our curriculum, supervision hours, and training hours completely based on the ICF requirements for accredited programs. While there can be no absolute guarantees, our conversations with the ICF have let us know that we are in compliance with their requirements.

 

If The Coaching School retroactively gets ICF accreditation, does that mean that I automatically become an ICF certified coach?

As with any program, when the ICF gives their accreditation to a program, it means that the program covers all of the training, supervision, and testing that the ICF requires for that particular level of training.

However, even after completing an accredited program, there are still more requirements from the ICF in order to get your actual certification. Most of these requirements involve hours of coaching practice. 

The ICF website https://coachingfederation.org/ has updated information about their final requirements for applying for their certification. 

Who will I be certified to coach with your CTLC (Certified Transformation Life Coach) Certification?

The Coaching School meets the requirements to certify you to coach all over the world servicing all populations. With this certification, you will be able to coach on a personal or corporate level.

All this is true even without ICF Certification. Our school's in-house certification process includes a written exam, 60 hours of coaching practice, and a recorded session.

What level of ICF accreditation are you applying for?

We applied for the PCC level (Level 2) accreditation. This is a very advanced level that requires more than double the training hours needed for the ACC level (Level 1) accreditation. We still can not guarantee that we will be granted accreditation from the ICF. That being said, if we do become accredited as a PCC (level 2) program, then we will have an add-on application to also become accredited as an ACC (level 1) program.

This way, students who go through the PCC (Level 2) program will automatically have completed the ACC (Level 1) program also. Students can then just finish the ICF’s additional requirements and apply for the ACC (Level 1) certification. Once they receive the ACC (Level 1) certification, they can continue to work towards their PCC (Level 2) certification which requires many more hours of coaching.

In the event that the school is not granted with ICF accreditation, can I still become a certified coach?

If the school is not granted ICF accreditation, if you went through and completed the Advanced Coaching with Certification Track along with any other certification requirements such as having completed 60 coaching hours, you will still become a certified coach through our own CTLC (Certified Transformation Life Coach) certification and will be able to set up coaching practice immediately.

What are the requirements for the CTLC (Certified Transformation Life Coach) certification?

Many of our students come for their own personal development or to add a skill set to their already established careers. This is wonderful and you will be able to apply your gifts in an infinite amount of situations.

However, for those that are seeking CTLC certification, these are the requirements:

  • Attendance in both  Sunday and Monday live classes.
  • Coaching for a minimum of 60 hours
  • All coaching sessions must be entered into the "Coaching Accountability Form"
  • Completion of a written exam
  • Recorded coaching session (minimum 30 minutes) that is sent in and graded by the Coaching School staff
General Questions
What are the 2 tracks a student can join? What are the main differences between the 2 tracks?

There are two tracks in our school. The first track is The Self-Development Track. The second track is the Coaching Certification Track.

The Self-Development students and the  Certification students both attend the Monday live Zoom classes together. Students in both tracks also attend the 2 Intensive Workshops together. Students in both tracks receive the same weekly pre-recorded classes and weekly pre-recorded sample coaching sessions. 

Although students in both tracks receive wonderful coach training along with an adventurous and compassionate personal journey there are still quite significant differences between the 2 tracks. The Self-Development program is once a week and the Certification program is twice a week. The following is a list of offerings that students receive in the  Certification track above what the Basic Coach Training track has to offer. 

  1. Six Sundays of live training where we take a “Deep Dive” into a number of different very important topics. Topics include The Healing Model, Perspectives, Saboteur, Life Mission, Process Work, and Business and Marketing Training. These Sunday “Deep Dives” are 4 ½ hours each and total an extra 27 hours of live classes. 
  2. Six Observed Coaching Sessions for each student. These coaching sessions take place partially during the Monday Zoom classes and mostly on Sundays in a group setting that is no larger than 10 people. Each student will receive written feedback for four out of the six sessions. The groups will meet over nine Sundays for two hours each.
  3. Ten Mentor Coaching hours for each student. Seven out of the ten mentor coaching hours will be done in a group setting. The groups will meet over nine Sundays for two hours each. Three out of the ten mentor coaching hours will be done one-on-one with Rivka Malka. 
  4. A final Performance Evaluation will be administered to each graduating student. The final performance evaluation contains an actual observation of coaching at least one half-hour to one hour in length. Students will receive written feedback/scoring for their performance evaluation that provides information regarding their performance on each of the ICF Core Competencies.
  5. Maybe most important - The curriculum is designed to provide the full training for an accredited ICF Level 2 (PCC) course. This means that should we be granted with ICF accreditation, students will have everything they need to apply for Level 1 (ACC) or Level 2 (PCC) certification from the ICF. Of course, there are additional requirements from the ICF above the training you receive in order to apply for certification from the ICF such as their required amount of coaching hours. 
  6. The 2 Intensive Workshops are for students in both tracks. However, the Basic Coach Training students attend the workshop for 2 hours and the Advanced Coach Training with Certification students attend for 4 and a half hours to receive additional training.

In both tracks, students learn the tools for transformation and experience their power in real time and through pre-recorded classes. They learn about the language of love, holding space, untangling triggers, personal empowerment, authentic voice, and more. Women who have participated have consistently reported massive shifts in their lives and transformations in their relationships. Both tracks enjoy the community support that forms amongst the women. As the student body works together to grow their skills, friendships are formed and beautiful openings often occur. This makes for a vibrant, supportive, and open-hearted learning experience.

The Certification track is designed to give you the most comprehensive coach training in the shortest amount of time so that you can begin coaching with confidence and clarity as soon as possible. The focus is on providing many more hours of live coach training, supervision, and personal mentorship. The school is involved and takes interest in every student on a personal level. In addition to everything else, the three one-on-one mentor coaching sessions with Rivka Malka attest to the school’s dedication to creating the most compassionate, talented, and versatile coaches who are equipped to lead women on a healing journey to their best selves. 

Our school has trained hundreds of coaches from around the world and our student's feedback consistently is that this is the best program they have ever attended. Their clients as well have reported having life-changing experiences of healing that were previously unavailable to them. 

Our belief is that "You can only take a person as high up the mountain as you yourself have gone." To this end, we challenge our students to courageously coach and get coached, and to grow and help others grow, all within the training. Being trained in this experiential way is an exhilarating and unforgettable experience. Our students graduate confident and clear in their coaching abilities ready to take on paying clients or to serve at the business or communal leadership level.

We are very proud of our graduates!

 

If I join the Self - Development Track, does my training count for anything towards getting my ICF certification?
Our Basic Coach Training Track training hours can be used toward applying for ICF certification specifically through the Portfolio Path. If a student completes the full Self - DevelopmentTrack, they will have completed 74 hours of training. The other option students would have once they complete the Self - Development Track is to come back to our school (or get it elsewhere) and get the additional training they need (mentor coaching, observed sessions, performance evaluation...) in order to apply for ICF certification through the ACTP Path.
Disclaimer: The ICF has been making many changes to their credentialing and certification processes. The details in this answer are based on the current ICF guidelines. Certain things will not change, such as the fact that the training hours that students get from our Basic Coach Training Track will count towards hours needed for applying for an ICF credential through the portfolio path. However, other details may change. Please refer to the ICF website to get the latest updates at https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/credentials-paths/acc-credential
 
The ICF has different paths to becoming an ICF certified coach. One path is called the "ACTP Path". The ICF website describes this path as follows: "Accredited Coach Training Programs (ACTP) have built into their program the education hours, mentor coaching and performance evaluation required to earn an ICF Credential. If you have completed this type of education program, you will submit your ACTP certificate and coaching experience hours in your credential application. Once the application review process is complete, you will then take the CKA Exam." 
 
Should our school become ICF accredited, our Advanced Coach Training with Certification track would be an ACTP program.
 
Another path to becoming an ICF certified coach is called the "Portfolio Path". The ICF website describes this path as follows: "If non ICF-accredited programs or Continuing Coach Education (CCE) units will be used to meet the required 60 hours of coach-specific education, you must use the Portfolio Path to apply for a credential. For non ICF-accredited education, the program curriculum will need to be submitted with robust documentation to ensure the education received meets ICF standards. The other requirements – mentor coaching and recorded coaching session for the performance evaluation – will need to be verified separately and must be included in the application, along with the program certificate(s) and coaching experience hours. Once the application review process is complete, you will then take the CKA Exam."
 
What is included in the Self-Development Track?

20 live Zoom classes (10 per module) on Mondays. These Zoom classes are 2 and a half hours each. You will have a choice between doing the Zoom classes starting at 1:00 PM EST or at 8:00 PM EST. 

20 hours working with Coaching Buddies. Coaching Buddies take place in the final hour of the Monday Zoom classes. After one and a half hours of everyone being together on Zoom, the students then get divided up into groups of 2 or 3 (in Zoom breakout rooms) to practice coaching with each other.

25 pre-recorded lessons averaging approximately half an hour each. 

22 pre-recorded sample coaching sessions.

2-hour Workshop at the end of the first module. This will take place on a Sunday from 12:00 PM EST to 2:00 PM EST.

2-hour Graduation/workshop at the end of the 2nd module. This will take place on a Sunday from 12:00 PM EST to 2:00 PM EST.

There are various resources that come as part of the course. They include videos, articles, documents, and more. These resources are on the course page of the Coaching School.

What is included in The Coaching Certification Track?

The Advanced Coach Training with Certification Track meets on Sundays and Mondays.

Included in this training are:

20 live Zoom classes on Mondays. These Zoom classes are 2 and a half hours each. We have two times to choose from to accommodate women in different time zones. 1:00 PM EST or 8:00 PM EST. 

25 pre-recorded lessons averaging approximately half an hour each 

22 pre-recorded sample coaching sessions

20 hours working with Coaching Buddies. Coaching Buddies take place in the final hour of the Monday Zoom classes. After one and a half hours of everyone being together on Zoom, the students then get divided up into groups of 2 or 3 (in Zoom breakout rooms) to practice coaching with each other. 

6 Observed Coaching Sessions for each student. These coaching sessions will take place in a group setting that is no larger than 10 people. Each student will receive written feedback for four out of the six sessions. The groups will meet over nine Sundays for two hours each. There will be a choice between joining a group starting at 11:00 AM EST or 1:30 PM EST. If additional groups are needed, we will arrange another time slot for them. 

10 Mentor Coaching hours for each student. Seven out of the 10 mentor coaching hours will be done in a group setting. The groups will meet over nine Sundays for two hours each. Three out of the 10 mentor coaching hours will be done one-on-one with Rivka Malka.  

Once a month Deep Dives -  These immersive classes are a deep dive into specific coaching tools or healing subjects. They are 4 1/2 hours each. The Deep Dives involve a full, hands-on exploration that brings our coaches to true expertise. Topics include:

The Healing Model, Perspectives, Saboteur, Life Mission, Process Work, and Business and Marketing Training. 

Four and a half hour Workshop at the end of the first module. 

Four and a half hour Graduation/workshop at the end of the 2nd module. 

Each student gets an online "Coaching Accountability Form" to keep track of their coaching.

There are various resources that come as part of the course. They include videos, articles, documents, and more. These resources are on the course page of the Coaching School.

There is a Private WhatsApp group for all of the Coaching School students to discuss ideas, celebrate victories, ask questions, share, and learn more.

A final Performance Evaluation will be administered to each graduating student. The final performance evaluation contains an actual observation of coaching at least one half-hour to one hour in length. Students will receive written feedback/scoring for their performance evaluation that provides information regarding their performance on each of the ICF Core Competencies.

Please read the other FAQs to see what else is needed for either our own CTLC certification or for the ICF certification should our program be granted accreditation from the ICF. 

What are the Extended Immersive Workshops?

At the end of each (approximately) 3 month semester, there will be an Extended Immersive Workshop on Zoom. This workshop is an amazing experience of fun, growth, learning, self-discovery, and more. The Extended Immersive Workshop is the culmination and integration of all the growth and learning of each module. In these online workshops, we journey together through a series of powerful personal exercises. It's a celebration of your transformation! The workshop is 2 hours long for the Basic Coach Training Track and four and a half hours long for the Advanced Coach Training with Certification Track. The workshop generally starts at 12:00 PM (EST).

The ICF requires a minimum of 125 "Contact Hours" for any accredited Level 1 (PCC) program. How many contact hours does your Certification Track have?

Our Advanced Coach Training with Certification Track has 128 contact hours.

To understand this more, here is a quote from the ICF website defining what contact hours are. "Contact hours: Clock hours spent in synchronous (real-time) interactions between faculty and participants and asynchronous or clock hours spent outside of real-time interaction between faculty and participants. Synchronous contact hours can include time spent in direct instruction, real-time discussions, observation and feedback or practice coaching sessions, and mentoring participants. Asynchronous contact hours can include outside reading, writing, research, journaling, practice coaching and various other activities that may occur outside of the synchronous setting."

Our 128 contact hours are made up as follows:

20 hours of pre-recoded classes, exercises and demo coaching (these hours are asynchronous and core competencies)
 
50 hours - Monday Zoom calls (these hours are synchronous and core competencies)
 
9 hours of end of semester workshops on Zoom (these hours are synchronous and core competencies)
 
27 hours on Sundays of additional live training on Zoom (these hours are synchronous and core competencies)
 
18 hours on Sundays of group mentor coaching, observed coaching sessions and supervision (these hours are synchronous and core competencies)
 
3 hours of one-on-one mentor coaching (these hours are synchronous and core competencies)
 
1 hour for performance evaluation (this hour is asynchronous and core competencies)
What if I am already a coach? Will I still benefit?

Yes. This probing training will stretch your skills at whatever level you are at. We have had many therapists and classically trained coaches tell us that despite their previous experience they learned entirely new approaches at the Coaching School. We are proud to say that one of the most common feedback we receive from our students is that out of all the many training programs they attended, this one was the best. Our goal is to continue making it better and better.

What are the sources for your trainings?

Rivka Malka is trained in CoActive coaching through CTI - The Co-Active Training Institute. In addition, she is trained in Somatic Work, Inner Child Work, and Business Coaching.

Our training is experiential. Although we do not always quote text outright, please be advised that everything we teach is deeply rooted deeply in Torah sources. Some of these include The Ramchal, Chovos Halevavos, Meslias Yesharim, and Rebbi Nachman, as well as more contemporary sources like the Aish Kodesh, Nesivos Shalom, and the Alai Shor.

Along with your coaching resources, you will receive the Torah sources for these ideas straight from the text. You will love seeing these powerful truths in black and white.

Are all students accepted? Who are your intended participants? What are your prerequisites for enrollment?

The school is for women only, so we do not accept men into the program. Our prerequisite for enrollment is that the student is female and that they are 18 years old and above. However, we do reserve the right in certain instances, to not allow for specific potential participants to join the course. For example, if we feel that the course would not be good, healthy, or safe for someone, or we feel that they would not be a good fit with the other students in the course, we exercise our right to not allow that person to join. We also reserve the right to remove any student from a course if they are having a deeply negative impact on the rest of the participants or on the learning environment.

What are the lesson titles in each course?
The following lessons are for both the Self-Development Track and The Coaching Certification Track students. (See below for lessons that are only for the Certification students)
NOTE: We are always working to improve our school. Therefore, new classes may be added, and/or current classes may be improved or removed. 
Module 1 - Foundations 1
Summary: In this module, you will be introduced to the techniques used in the Transformation Life Coaching (TLC) model of healing. You will learn key concepts and tools that will form the foundation for your and your client's healing capacity.
Introductory Lesson #1 - Intro to the Redemption School
Introductory Lesson #2 - The Redemption Journey - A Model for Healing
Introductory Lesson #3 - Boundaries and Ethics
Lesson # 1 - Holding Space
Lesson # 2 - Listening, Acknowledging, and Clarifying
Lesson # 3 - Powerful Questions
Lesson # 4 - Labeling
Lesson # 5 - Metaphors
Lesson # 6 - The Saboteur
Lesson # 7 - Triggers
Lesson # 8 - P.I.E.S
Lesson # 9 - Fulfillment and Values
Lesson # 10 - Life Mission
Module 2 - Foundations 2
Summary: In this module, you will continue learning the techniques used in the Transformation Life Coaching (TLC) model of healing. Now that you have a solid foundation and have learned how to create and foster a safe, supportive, and healing environment, you will expand your skills and tools repertoire. You will acquire more active skills to help bring your client further into the growing and healing process.
Lesson # 1 - Silence
Lesson # 2 - Process Coaching
Lesson # 3 - Embodiment
Lesson # 4 - Accountability
Lesson # 5 - Perspectives
Lesson # 6 - Challenging
Lesson # 7 - Creative Healing Part 1
Lesson # 8 - Creative Healing Part 2
Lesson # 9 - Visualizations
Lesson # 10 - Opening and Closing a Session
The following In-Depth lessons which take place on Sundays for 4 1/2 hours each are only for students in the Advanced Coach Training with Certification Track.
In-Depth # 1 - Ethics and Core Competencies, Guidelines, Holding Space and the Redemption model
In-Depth # 2 - Listening and Acknowledging, Clarifying, Powerful Questions, Labeling
In-Depth # 3 - Summary of the first set of coaching tools and skills, and Life Mission
In-Depth # 4 - Reclaiming the Self; Creative Healing, Mindfulness, Intuition and Confidence
In-Depth # 5 - Perspective and Forgiveness
In-Depth # 6 - Boundaries and Core Beliefs
In-Depth # 7 - Summary of 2nd semester, Business and Marketing, Professionalism and Legalities

 

What language/s do you teach in?
All of the lessons, both pre-recorded and live, are taught in English. Occasionally there may be a word mentioned in Hebrew, Yiddish, or another language. However, when this does occur, generally it is translated afterward into English. 

 

How do I contact the School? What is your organizational contact list?
All correspondence with the school begins with an email. Our email address is theredemptionschool@gmail.com. If the email is for someone specific in the organization, please make a note of that in the subject line of the email. The above email should be used for anyone and everyone in the organization.
Another way to contact the school is by clicking on the "CONTACT ME" tab in the upper right of the website and leaving a message. Once the school is contacted, your email will be directed to the person who it is most fitting for and they will get back to you.
Here is a list of the school team:
Rivka Malka Perlman - Co-founder and head teacher
Bezalel Perlman - Co-founder and husband of Rivka Malka
Rachel Wormeli - School administrator, student liaison, and assistant teacher
Debbie Grusd - Assistant teacher

 

How can I begin practice coaching if I didn't get fully trained yet?
As training progresses you will often be asked to coach someone. We bring our students into this in stages. In the first month, you only practice with other students in your class. In the second month, you can move on to practicing with your family and close friends letting them know are coaching and that you are a student and you are just practicing. After three months, you can begin to coach others outside of your circle. While you may not be a full-fledged coach, you will already have had lots of training behind you that will give your coachees a good experience. We believe in our coaches!
 
To address the concern or fear about jumping into coaching, yes, it is scary to just jump in. However, it will certainly be the place where you get the most learning. A few points: If you joined the course, it means you are already compassionate and care deeply about people. It means you probably listen well. That is already enough to have a great session.
You can also let them know you are just starting out and that you are practicing. Thank them for letting you practice with them. Ask for their feedback.
You're learning something new and there is no judgment on how you do and what you do in the coaching sessions. There is just a celebration for putting yourself out there along with some deepening of your learning from comments you get about your coaching.
Do I have to do the Homework?

If you are in the Basic Coach Training track homework is optional. If you are in the Advanced Coach Training with Certification track, depending on what the homework is, the school will let you know if it is optional or not. The important thing to remember is that homework is our suggestion about how you can deepen your knowledge and growth. To get the most out of the training, it is in your best interest to do all the homework.

Do I need to be Jewish to attend The Coaching School?

You do not need to be Jewish to attend the school. We welcome women of all faiths in our school. We stand deeply in the simple truth that we are all children of one G-d. The Torah values of the school create a kind, non-judgmental environment where women from all walks of life can learn from one another.

What should I know about the intensity and the personal growth that happens in The Coaching School?
Our school is a safe and gentle space to learn and grow. There is no pressure to be particularly intense. That being said, there are a tremendous amount of opportunities to share, be vulnerable, and to step out of your comfort zone.
The pre-recorded classes themselves can bring up thoughts about your own life and ideas about how you can apply what you’re learning to your own life. The live Zoom classes generally have real coaching sessions that can be emotional. This is true whether you choose to be the one who gets coached or you are just observing.
In both coaching school tracks, you will be paired up to coach and get coached. We call this "Coaching Buddies". This is an incredible opportunity. If you participate in the Basic Coach Training Track you are welcome to go at your own pace and participate only as you feel comfortable. If you are in The Advanced Coaching with Certification Track, you will have more participation requirements as part of the training. 
We can not describe enough how much growth goes on in the school. Students find that their entire lives change for the better. Their relationships. Their marriages. Their self-worth. Their confidence. Their happiness. Their relationship with G-D. It is truly amazing to see. If you join and are open to growing, you are in for a wonderful journey. Please take a look at some of the testimonials.
That being said, please note that the school is a safe and boundaried container for exploration. Staff are mindful of what content is appropriate for class and which topics are best left for private discussion.
Who teaches each module/semster?

Rivka Malka teaches both the pre-recorded lessons and the live Zoom classes.

Rachel Wormeli, our school administrator, joins many of the Zoom classes and assists in the planning, teaching, and technical aspects of the class.

Debbie Grusd joins for some of the Zoom classes and is also involved with helping with the student coaching supervision.

 

What happens after I sign up for The Coaching School?

You will receive a welcome email that contains all the information you need to know to be part of the school. The email also includes links to the school WhatsApp group, a short questionnaire, a form with the school confidentiality agreement, and other agreements. You will also have access to the first 3 introductory classes and the first lesson of the first module (Foundations 1). Those classes should be watched before the first live online Zoom class.

Does The Coaching School have a confidentiality agreement and other agreements that the students need to sign?

Yes. It is very important that the students feel safe to share and know that their information will remain private. It is also important for the school to be a safe and comfortable atmosphere for everyone. Students agree to have appropriate conduct which is in line with the values of the school. There are a few other items in the agreement. We created a Google Form with all the agreements. The form also has a small questionnaire regarding the upcoming training. It is as simple as just putting your basic information in, answering a few questions, clicking “I agree” and submitting it.

What coaching counts as part of my coaching hours?

For the CTLC Certification, any coaching you do that is real coaching is counted as part of your 60 hours. Real coaching means that it is not just a regular conversation, it is a coaching session using the coaching tools. If you are doing real coaching in the breakout rooms during the Monday night live Zoom calls, you can keep track of that time and use it towards your 60 hours. If you coach someone in a public setting (let’s say in front of the class) during the Zoom call, you can count that as part of your 60 hours.

In the event that we become ICF accredited, your coaching hours would have to be mostly paid coaching hours. The pro bono coaching hours that you do would also have to be completed out of school hours. The ICF also requires a different amount of coaching hours for their certification. Please refer to their website for more information about that https://coachingfederation.org/

Will I learn about the business and marketing aspects of a real coaching practice so that I can feel confident in starting my own coaching career right away?

As part of the Advanced Coach Training with Certification track, there is a full "deep dive" Sunday where four and a half hours are dedicated to learning about business practices. This is in addition to a pre-recorded class about business, a Monday Zoom class, and various other teachings that occur during the rest of the training.

As part of the Basic Coach training Track, there is a pre-recorded class about business, a Monday Zoom class, and various other teachings that occur during the rest of the training.

Examples of some of the topics that we cover are working with and collaborating with other professionals, payments, creating designed alliances with your clients, cancelations, how to advertise, basic marketing, resources for building a webpage, how to price yourself, when to refer out, what are red flags, boundaries, how to open and close a session,  and more.

Rivka Malka has been helping women step into their leadership for years. She created the ACBLT (Advanced Coaching and Leadership Training) Course and has abundant expertise and passion in helping women thrive. The ACBLT course goes in-depth on how to start a business, run a business, market yourself and find clients. Most importantly, Rivka Malka teaches how to make your coaching business a reflection of your own tafkid/purpose.

Is your school fully online?

Although Rivka Malka did begin training students in person, currently, the school is fully online.

What types of delivery methods do you use when teaching?

The pre-recorded classes and the other resources are all online at Rivkamalka.com. The live classes are all done on Zoom. In addition, we use Google Sheets and Google Docs for different purposes such as the Coaching Accountability Forms and the Final Exam.

What is your transfer of credit policy?

At this time, we are not able to accept partial course credit from other organizations or programs. Even if you have completed a Level 1 program, you must enroll for the entirety of a Level 2 program. Individuals with questions about this process should contact the school by emailing theredemptionschool@gmail.com.

Questions about schedule and attendance
How long is each semester?

There are 2semsters in the program. Each semester is approximately 3 months.

What day of the week are the live classes?

Core classes are on Mondays from 1:00PM - 3:30PM est. This is for both tracks.

Additionally, Deep Dives,  Immersive Extended Workshops, Mentorship, and Supervision take place on Sunday for the Advance Coach Training with Certification Track students.

Please refer to the other FAQs for the full schedule of each track.

 

Are the pre-recorded lessons a requirment for me to listen to?

Basic Coach Training Track:

Yes, in order to graduate, you have to listen to all of the pre-recorded classes. We want you to have the most incredible journey of growth and learning. Each pre-recorded class is targeted at a different tool and topic. We would not want you to miss out. 

Advanced Coach Training with Certification Track:

The pre-recorded classes contain the core material of the coaching tools you will be using. Each one is targeted at a different topic and tool. They are mindfully and intentionally planned. In following all of the rules of the ICF, our school is required to keep track of every student making sure that all of the pre-recorded classes are watched as part of their curriculum.

Note: Most classes are only half an hour long. Generally, this is the only "homework" requirement that you will have during the week. And good news... our students enjoy them!

 

Can I attend both Zoom classes on Mondays if that works for my schedule?

At the beginning of the course, students are asked to choose between the Monday 1:00 PM EST classes or the 8:00 PM EST classes. Once students choose a time slot, that becomes their time for classes on Mondays. If there is a week where your designated time slot does not work for you, students are asked to be in touch with the school to arrange the other time slot for that week. Students can not attend both Monday Zoom classes.

What is your attendance policy? what is your illness/time of emergency policy?

Basic Coach Training Track:

In order to graduate, one is required to attend every live Zoom class. We want you to have the most incredible journey of growth and learning. The only way to maximize your experience and to become fully trained is by attending every class. 

Advanced Coach Training with Certification Track:

Attendance in every class is mandatory. The ICF requires that we track the attendance of the students and that their required training/learning hours, both synchronous and asynchronous, are accounted for. 

Synchronous learning is learning that is done in real-time together with the instructors.

Asynchronous learning is learning that is not done in real-time with the instructors such as homework, reading, research, and practice coaching. 

Certification involves certain amounts of both types of learning.

In an emergency situation and/or a case of illness, if you do have to miss a class, our students are required to let us know via email @ theredemptionschool@gmail.com. The recording of the Zoom class that was missed may be watched at a later time and you must let the staff know that you completed watching it.

This is for emergency situations only. Being that there are very specific guidelines from the ICF in terms of the required training/learning hours and what is needed to graduate, there is a limit to the amount of leeway we have. 

In cases of long-term illnesses that come up during the course, please contact us via email @ theredemptionschool@gmail.com to request a transfer to a different round of Coaching School.

 

What is the difference between the pre-recorded class and the live online Zoom class?

Each semester has at least 10 pre-recorded video classes and at least 10 live online Zoom classes. The pre-recorded classes teach the core information and tools about a subject.

The live online class goes deeper into explaining and exploring that subject.

The live online class will be a lively interactive class including live coaching demonstrations, coaching observation and feedback, different exercises, answering any questions, understanding the tools and teachings and lots of self-discovery.

 

When I am in a Zoom class, does my video have to be turned on?

During the Zoom classes, everyone attending must have their video turned on. This is the required level of participation.

If there is an emergency that does not allow you to have your video turned on, we ask that you please let the school know in advance so we can be sensitive to your needs. 

 

Can I join for just one out of the semesters?

There is no option to sign up for just one semester.

What is the schedule for the Self-Development Track?

1st Semester

February 2023

13 - Monday Zoom Class - 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST

20 - Monday Zoom Class - 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

27 - Monday Zoom Class - 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

March 2023 

13 - Monday Zoom Class -  1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

20 - Monday Zoom Class -  1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

April 2023

17 - Monday Zoom Class -  1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST

24 - Monday Zoom Class -  1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

May 2023 (continues into the 2nd semester)

1 - Monday Zoom Class - 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

15 - Monday Zoom Class - 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

21 - Sunday Zoom Class - 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM EST (This Sunday Zoom Class is in place of the 10th "Monday Zoom Class" of the 1st semester)

22 - Monday Workshop - End of 1st semester -  1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST

 

2nd Semester

May 2023 (continued)

29 - Monday Zoom Class - 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

June 2023 

5 - Monday Zoom Class -  1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

12 - Monday Zoom Class -  1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

19 - Monday Zoom Class -  1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

July 2023 

10 - Monday Zoom Class -  1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

17 - Monday Zoom Class -  1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

24 - Monday Zoom Class -  1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

30 - Sunday Workshop (which includes the 8th "Monday Zoom Class" of the 2nd semester) - 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM EST 

31 - Monday Zoom Class -  1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

August 2023

7 - Monday Zoom Class -  1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

13 - Sunday - Workshop and Graduation - 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM EST

What is the schedule for the Coaching Certification Track?

1st Semester

February 2023

13 - Monday Zoom Class - 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

19 - Sunday Deep Dive - 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM EST 

20 - Monday Zoom Class -  1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

27 - Monday Zoom Class -  1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

March 2023 

5 - Sunday Supervision - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST 

12 - Sunday Supervision - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST

13 - Monday Zoom Class -  1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

19 - Sunday Deep Dive - 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM EST

20 - Monday Zoom Class -  1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST

April 2023

17 - Monday Zoom Class -  1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST

23 - Sunday Deep Dive - 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM EST

24 - Monday Zoom Class -1:00 PM to 3:30 PM 

30 - Sunday Supervision - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST

May 2023 (continues into the 2nd semester)

1 - Monday Zoom Class -  1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

7 - Sunday Supervision - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST

15 - Monday Zoom Class -  1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

21 - Sunday Deep Dive - 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM EST (This Sunday Deep Dive includes the 10th "Monday Zoom Class" of the 1st semester)

22 - Monday Workshop - End of 1st semester - 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

 

2nd Semester

May 2023 (continued)

29 - Monday Zoom Class - 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST

June 2023 

4 - Sunday Supervision - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST

5 - Monday Zoom Class - 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

11 - Sunday Supervision - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST

12 - Monday Zoom Class - 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

18 - Sunday Deep Dive - 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM EST

19 - Monday Zoom Class - 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

July 2023 

9 - Sunday Supervision - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST

10 - Monday Zoom Class - 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

16 - Sunday Supervision - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST

17 - Monday Zoom Class - 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

23 - Sunday Deep Dive - 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM EST

24 - Monday Zoom Class - 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

30 - Sunday Workshop (which includes the 8th "Monday Zoom Class" of the 2nd semester) - 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM EST 

31 - Monday Zoom Class -  1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST

August 2023

6 - Sunday Supervision - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST

7 - Monday Zoom Class - 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST 

13 - Sunday - Intensive Workshop and Graduation - 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM EST

For the live Zoom classes do you acommodate those living in different time zones?

We created the schedule to accommodate as many time zones as possible. We are in the EST time zone.  See the other FAQs for the full schedules of both tracks.

Payment Questions
What is the pricing for The Coaching School? Do you have any payment plans?

Our pricing and payment plan are designed to support your dreams! 

Basic Coach Training Track: Full training $2,000

Payment Options: (The first payment always occurs when you register.)

12 Payments - $166 per month

8 Payments  - $250.00 per month

6 Payments - $333.34 per month

3 Payments - $666.66 per month

2 Payments - $1,000 per month

1 Payment - $2,000.00

Advanced Coach Training with Certification Track: $4,000.00 for the full training, supervision, mentorship, and one-on-one sessions with no added costs. (an incredible deal!)

Payment Options: (The first payment always occurs when you register)

16 Payments - $250 per month

12 Payments - $333.34 per month

8 Payments  - $500.00 per month

6 Payments  - $666.67 per month

2 Payments - $2,000.00 per month

1 Payment - $4,000.00

 

 

 

 

What is your payment/fee policy?

Registration in a course is dependent upon receipt of the first payment. The first payment always occurs when the applicant registers. We accept payment via credit card or PayPal. All payments are in US Dollars. 

What is your refund policy?

Course registration may be canceled up to 7 days before the course begins for a full refund. If the course registration is canceled within 7 days before the course begins until and including the first 7 days of the course, the full amount paid besides $250.00 will be refunded. Beginning from 8 days into the course and on, there are no more refunds and the total amount for the course will need to be paid. If you are registered for the entire course but choose not to come, you will continue to be charged for tuition.

All cancellation requests must be made in writing via email and must be sent to theredemptionschool@gmail.com. Refunds will be made within 30 days from the date the cancellation request email is received.

We understand that there is a great deal of unknown when starting something new. We encourage you to do your research before enrolling - and ask any questions you may have. We can also set you up with past students as references. Should a true life emergency arise we will save your spot for the next semester of The Coaching School and apply your payments there.

Can I transfer my payment from one round of Coaching School to another?

When necessary, one may transfer their course payment from one course to another without penalty up to 7 days before the purchased course begins. Any request made within 7 days of the purchased course beginning will incur a $150 transfer fee. Requests to transfer must be done in writing via email to theredemptionschool@gmail.com.

Are my payments tax deductible?

We can not give any concrete answer about taxes. You must consult with your accountant or tax advisor. However, there is a good chance that it is tax deductible based on Treas. Reg. 1-162-5 which states that all expenses of continuing education undertaken to maintain and improve business and professional skills are tax deductible.

haskamos

Rabbi Shmuel Zev Juravel

It is an honor for me to pen these words of Haskama to Rebbetzin Perlman’s unique school where people learn how to reach inner joy and satisfaction in their Yiddishkeit.

Having grown up in a home full of Torah, yiras Shamayim, chessed and shimush Talmidei Chachamim, she has founded The Rivka Malka School of Coaching and Transformation on her own Torah experience. The school and its hashkafos are steeped in the holy words of Torah, Chazal and Tzaddikim throughout the generations, in both nigleh and nister. Rebbetzin Perlman has spent her life doing unbelievable chessed, teaching and bringing out the potential in everyone she meets. She has a positive and long lasting uplifting influence on all the women she meets. Her program brings women closer to Hashem, the Torah, their families, their friends and their true selves all within the framework of the Torah.

May HKB”H be with her to help guide and inspire for many happy healthy years with her wonderful husband.

Bibracha Vihakara,

Rabbi Shmuel Zev Juravel