INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR HOLISTIC STUDIES
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PRACTITIONERS · SCHOOLS · HOLISTIC WELLBEING

Your expertise,
with international
recognition.

We recognise practitioners and schools in coaching, human development and holistic studies, based on their training and fields of expertise.

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Background review · Ethical commitment · Verifiable records

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LEARN. SUPPORT. SHARE.

Knowledge connects.
People help it grow.

ISHS · A SHARED COMMITMENT
TWO WAYS TO BELONG

Recognition
for the work you do.

Choose the route that fits your work. We review your background and the fields for which you seek recognition.

For practitioners

Professional

For coaches and practitioners in human development and holistic wellbeing.

  • Recognition of your training and background
  • Your specialisms in the international register
  • A verifiable certificate and one training session
Apply as a practitioner3 free monthsUS$0Optional renewal: US$49.50 / 6 months
For education providers

School or educator

For educational institutions and independent educators teaching programmes in our fields.

  • Recognition of your institution or teaching work
  • A website link and membership mark for certificates
  • Graduate records with QR codes, at no extra cost
Apply as a school3 free monthsUS$0Optional renewal: US$64.50 / 6 months

We review your application and, if approved, activate your free period and all benefits without PayPal or a card. Pioneers: 3 months. Founders: 6 months. Renewal is optional.

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FIELDS OF RECOGNITION

Find your
specialism.

A community open to different disciplines, with clarity about what each offers. You can list more than one field.

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FIELD 01

Coaching & mentoring

Supporting goals, decisions and personal or professional development.

Life coachingExecutive coachingTeam coachingEducational coachingMentoring
Apply in this field
YOUR MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES

Visible recognition.
Practical benefits.

Your recognition can be verified. Your learning continues. Your work becomes part of a community.

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION

Your name
or institution

Category · Specialisms · Validity

Verifiable registration code
Illustrative ISHS recognition certificate

A certificate in your name

Identifies the person or institution, recognised fields and validity.

A place in the register

Practitioners with their specialisms; schools and educators with a website link.

Professional development

One training session per membership period. Dates and access are shared in the member area.

PLUS, FOR SCHOOLS AND EDUCATORS

Your graduates, with records and QR codes.

Publish your institution’s certified graduates at no extra cost. Each record has a link and QR code for their certificates.

The school manages records with graduates’ permission. Graduates do not need to apply and are not granted individual membership through this record.

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WE ARE ISHS

Different paths.
Shared knowledge.

International Society for Holistic Studies connects those who support and teach others. We promote ethical practice, continuing education and dialogue across disciplines, distinguishing research, experience and tradition.

Our ethical commitment
LOOKING AHEAD

An international knowledge bank and more learning activities for members. These are projects for the next phase; we will announce their launch when available.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Become part
of ISHS.

Start my application
01

Choose your category

Practitioner or school / educator.

02

Share your work

Tell us about your training and specialisms.

03

Receive your review

We review your application within 7 business days. Approval activates your free period without PayPal or a card.

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