I Matter Relationship Health Practice
Specialist educational consultations supporting the I Matter Relationship Health Learning Journey
Relationship health matters. Preparation can help relationships flourish. When family relationships feel difficult, behaviour becomes challenging or you are unsure where to begin, it can help to pause and develop a clearer understanding of what is happening and what needs attention first.
The I Matter Learning Journey is designed primarily for independent learning. Some parents, carers and professionals may also benefit from an optional, personalised Relationship Health Priorities Consultation.
A consultation can help you:
✓ reduce overwhelm
✓ understand important relationship patterns and pressures
✓ recognise strengths to build upon
✓ identify the priorities that matter most
✓ develop realistic next steps
✓ focus your learning where it is most likely to be useful
At the present time, priorities consultations for non-professionals are only available to those with a Kendal GP. Consultations are not funded.
BOOK AN INITIAL PRIORITIES CONSULT HERE
Not sure whether a consultation is right for you?
If you have read the information below and remain unsure, you can book a free 15-minute orientation call.
The purpose of this short call is only to consider whether the I Matter educational approach and a Priorities Consultation are likely to be relevant, suitable and manageable for you. It is not an opportunity to discuss your situation in detail or receive professional advice.
BOOK A FREE 15-MINUTE ORIENTATION CALL
Who may find a consultation helpful?
A Relationship Health Priorities Consultation may be helpful for:
- people preparing for parenting or caring roles;
- parents and carers wanting greater clarity about their own role and responses;
- parents and carers seeking to understand everyday relationship or behaviour challenges;
- adults supporting a child with developmental differences or additional needs;
- professionals wanting to reflect on their relationship-health learning and its relevance to their existing role.
Consultations concerning a child or young person are normally undertaken with the responsible parent or carer. Any direct involvement of a young person would require separate consideration of suitability, consent and safeguarding arrangements.
We are not able to offer services for high escalation or high risk situations - our focus is on preparation, early intervention and prevention.
What happens in a Priorities Consultation?
We work together to:
✓ develop a clearer picture of your current situation
✓ consider relevant developmental, relational and stress-related factors
✓ recognise existing strengths and sources of support
✓ identify areas needing priority attention
✓ decide on a realistic starting point
✓ consider whether I Matter learning or another source of support would be most appropriate
The consultation is intended to support understanding and informed next steps. It does not promise a particular outcome or require you to purchase further learning.
Meet Dr Cathy Betoin
Dr Cathy Betoin is an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, experienced teacher and creator of the I Matter Framework and I Matter Relationship Health Learning Journey.
She has more than 30 years’ experience across health, education and community settings, supporting children, families and professionals to understand development, behaviour, relationships and emotional wellbeing.
The I Matter Relationship Health Practice operates separately from, but complements, the I Matter Learning Journey. The Practice offers a limited number of personalised educational consultations; I Matter Training provides the online courses and learning resources.
From greater clarity to further learning
A Priorities Consultation can help you clarify where to begin. The I Matter Learning Journey provides structured knowledge, reflection and practical tools through which you can continue building your understanding over time.
Depending upon your circumstances, possible next steps might include:
- continuing independently with self-guided learning;
- focusing on one or two agreed areas for reflection and action;
- seeking support from an appropriate local or specialist service;
- arranging a limited follow-up consultation where appropriate and available.
Further consultations or study support are not automatically included and are offered only where clearly agreed.
Important boundaries
The I Matter Practice provides specialist educational consultation and psychoeducation. It does not provide:
- crisis or emergency support;
- statutory assessment;
- diagnosis through this consultation pathway;
- psychotherapy or mental-health treatment;
- ongoing case management;
- safeguarding services.
The Practice is not suitable for situations involving high escalation, immediate risk or urgent safeguarding concerns. Please contact your GP, existing professional team, relevant crisis service or emergency services when urgent help is required.
LOCATION: At present priorities consultations are only available to non-professionals with a Kendal GP. These are not funded
Getting started
- Read the introductory information.
- Review whether a Relationship Health Priorities Consultation appears relevant and manageable.
- Book an Initial Priorities Consultation through the secure Practice booking system.
- If you remain unsure, use the optional free 15-minute orientation call before booking.
BOOK AN INITIAL PRIORITIES CONSULTATION
We look forward to helping you develop greater clarity about relationship health, your priorities and the next steps that may be useful.
From understanding to change: the I Matter Learning Journey
The I Matter Learning Journey gives you the knowledge, skills and practical tools to build on that understanding over time
A consultation aims to help you gain more clarity.