🎓 Professional Certification

GraceRoot
Certified Referral Partner

A 6-module professional certification equipping pastors, licensed marriage counselors, and Christian mental health professionals to use the GraceRoot Premarital Counseling Series as a platform for referring and supporting couples.

Pastors & Church Leaders LMFTs LPCs LMHCs Christian Counselors & Coaches Ministry Leaders

Enroll Now — $697 View Curriculum

One-time payment · $697 · Lifetime access · PC-xxxx Certificate Included

✓ 6 modules of professional-depth training

✓ PC-xxxx Certification upon passing

✓ Referral portal access + 30% commission

✓ Taught by Dr. Donetta Quinones, LPC, LMHC

Who This Is For

Built for the Professionals Couples Turn to First

Before a couple enrolls in counseling, they talk to their pastor. Before they call a therapist, they ask their church leader. This certification equips the people in that seat — with clinical depth and pastoral wisdom.

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Pastors & Church Leaders

Senior pastors, associate pastors, and ministry leaders who provide premarital guidance in a church context.

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Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists

LMFTs seeking a faith-integrated, trauma-informed premarital curriculum to use with Christian couples in clinical settings.

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Licensed Professional Counselors

LPCs and LMHCs integrating the GraceRoot framework as a psychoeducational supplement to premarital treatment plans.

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Credentialed Christian Counselors

Board-certified Christian counselors and coaches using evidence-based, biblically-grounded tools in their practice.

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Ministry Leaders

Small group leaders, marriage ministry coordinators, and church program directors facilitating premarital education.

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Referral Professionals

Any professional who regularly refers couples to premarital preparation and wants a trusted, structured resource to recommend.

What You Get

Everything You Need to Refer and Support Couples

This is not just a course — it's an onboarding into a professional referral system backed by Dr. Quinones' full 10-course premarital series.

PC-xxxx Certificate of Completion

Upon passing the Module 6 certification assessment (70%), you receive a GraceRoot Certified Referral Partner certificate in PC-xxxx format — printable and shareable.

Referral Portal Access

Certified partners gain automatic access to the GraceRoot referral portal — track your referred couples' enrollment and progress in real time.

30% Commission on Referrals

Every couple who enrolls through your referral link earns you 30% of the course price — ongoing passive income for the referrals you were already making.

Deep Curriculum Mastery

Full walkthrough of all 10 premarital courses and 60 modules — so you know exactly what your referred couples are learning and can support them effectively.

Facilitation Frameworks

Practical group discussion guides, confidentiality protocols, and cultural adaptation frameworks for running the series in church or clinical settings.

Trauma-Informed Training

Clinical-grade trauma awareness for pastoral and counseling professionals — scope-of-practice clarity, referral protocols, and co-regulation tools.

6-Module Curriculum

Professional Depth Across Six Modules

Each module builds toward certification — from understanding the Relational Integrity model through facilitation, trauma awareness, and final assessment.

Overview of the Relational Integrity Premarital Model

Dr. Quinones' Relational Integrity framework from the ground up — clinical foundations, biblical covenant integration, evidence base, and how it differs from traditional premarital programs. How the 10-course series is architected and why the sequence matters.

90 min · Foundation

Understanding the Full Curriculum (All 10 Courses)

Deep dive into each of the 10 premarital courses and 60 modules — learning objectives, key topics, and biblical integration per course. How courses build progressively. Identifying which courses fit specific couple presenting concerns.

90 min · Curriculum Mastery

Facilitator Best Practices & Group Discussion Frameworks

Running the series in church small groups vs. individual couple settings. Discussion facilitation techniques, emotional safety protocols, confidentiality and ethical boundaries. Adapting content across cultural and denominational contexts. Clinical vs. pastoral scope-of-practice distinctions.

85 min · Facilitation

Trauma-Informed Awareness for Pastoral & Clinical Counselors

Recognizing trauma responses in couples in premarital settings. When pastors refer to licensed professionals — and when clinicians integrate pastoral support. Nervous system awareness, avoiding re-traumatization, and collaboration between clinical and pastoral roles.

80 min · Trauma Awareness

Supporting Couples Through the Series

The referral partner's role during couple enrollment and throughout the series. Check-in frameworks and progress monitoring. Handling resistance or dropout. Supporting couples through difficult modules — trauma, betrayal, intimacy. Documentation and progress notes for licensed professionals.

85 min · Coaching & Clinical Role

Certification Assessment & Referral Portal Onboarding

Final certification assessment (15 questions, 70% passing threshold). Certificate issuance in PC-xxxx format. Referral portal walkthrough: how tracking works, your 30% commission structure, marketing materials, and ongoing support resources.

60 min · Assessment + Certification

Your Instructor

Taught by Dr. Donetta Quinones

Dr. Donetta Quinones, PhD

LPC · LMHC · Clinical & Forensic Psychology

Dr. Quinones brings over 20 years of clinical experience spanning jail cells, rehab centers, and private practice. A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) trained in Clinical and Forensic Psychology and a certified human behavior consultant, she is the author of 30+ published works integrating trauma science with biblical truth. She holds dual state licensure and has spent her career sitting with the most broken relationships — and watching them heal.

Enrollment

One Investment. Lifetime Access.

Professional certification that pays for itself with your first referral.

Certified Referral Partner

$697

One-time · Lifetime access · No recurring fees

✓ 6 professional-depth modules (90 hours of expert instruction)
✓ PC-xxxx Certificate of Completion
✓ Referral portal access — track couple progress
✓ 30% commission on every referred enrollment
✓ Full 10-course curriculum mastery training
✓ Facilitation guides and group discussion frameworks
✓ Trauma-informed awareness for pastoral & clinical roles
✓ Scope-of-practice guidance (pastor vs. licensed professional)
✓ Lifetime access + future curriculum updates

Enroll Now — $697

Secure checkout · Instant access · Certificate auto-issued on completion

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a clinical license to enroll?

No. This course is designed for both licensed professionals (LMFT, LPC, LMHC) and non-clinical leaders (pastors, church ministry leaders). The curriculum addresses scope-of-practice differences for both audiences throughout every module.

When do I get referral portal access?

Upon passing the Module 6 certification assessment (70% or higher), your account is automatically flagged as a Certified Referral Partner and portal access is granted. You'll see your referral code and commission dashboard immediately.

How does the 30% commission work?

When a couple enrolls in any GraceRoot Premarital course or bundle using your referral code, you earn 30% of the course price. Commissions are tracked in your partner portal and paid out monthly.

Can I use this certification with existing counseling clients?

Yes. Licensed professionals are encouraged to integrate the GraceRoot Premarital Series as a psychoeducational supplement to their existing premarital or couples counseling treatment plans. Module 5 covers documentation and progress notes for clinical use.

Is this certification recognized for continuing education credits?

The GraceRoot Certified Referral Partner course is a professional development certification. For CE credit applicability with specific licensing boards, please verify with your board directly. The course is designed to meet the educational depth expected of professional development training.

What if I don't pass the Module 6 assessment?

You can retake the Module 6 assessment as many times as needed. There is no penalty for retaking — the goal is genuine mastery of the material before certification is issued.

GraceRootCertified Referral Partner