Case Study Requirements, Checklist and Case Study Writing Guidelines

To obtain certification and accreditation from the Subconscious Programming with Inner Self Mastery™ Protocol Certification Programme, you must submit four written case studies and meet all checklist criteria outlined below. Each case study must follow the ISM™ 8-step session format and demonstrate clear application of the Inner Self Mastery™ Protocol.

You need to submit four case studies in the format outlined below. These are assessed as part of your accreditation and must be submitted at least three weeks before your 12-month certification period ends.

General Guidelines (Applies to All Case Studies)

  • Language: Write all case studies in English.
  • Word count: Each case study must be between 750 and 1000 words.
  • Format: Submit case studies as Word documents or Google Docs.
  • Deadline: Submit all case studies at least three weeks before the end of your 12-month training period.
  • Client variation: Each case study must be based on a different individual (except the personal case study).
  • Structure: All case studies must follow the 8-step ISM Protocol:
    1. Recognise and Acknowledge
    2. Uncover Belief
    3. Source Exploration
    4. Emotional Release
    5. Forgiveness & Acceptance
    6. Inner Child Healing
    7. Framing and Growth
    8. Regulate & Integrate
  • PPP%: Note the client’s pre- and post-session PPP% where applicable.
  • Self-reflection: Include practitioner learning and reflections.

1st Case Study – Live Demonstration (Video or In-Person)

  • Session type:
  • Option A: Attend an Integration Day to obtain a video session and use your session for assessment (you must still submit a written case study).
  • Option B: Submit a recorded 1:1 session (60 to 90 minutes) with the client’s written consent. Recordings must carry the client’s full knowledge and consent.
  • Video requirements:
    • Duration: 60–90 minutes
    • Clear audio and video quality
    • Both the client and the practitioner must be visible on screen
    • Use Zoom Gallery View if applicable
  • Follow-up: Book an assessment conversation with Eda Hardy to review your video session- 60 minutes, if you are not attending the ISM integration day
  • Written case study:
    • Submit a 750–1000 word report
    • Reflect on use of the protocol, client response, emotional shifts, and your insights

2nd Case Study – Fellow Certification Student

  • Client type: Fellow student (at least one session; multiple sessions recommended)
  • Session duration: 60–90 minutes
  • Written case study (750–1000 words) must include:
    • Background and presenting issue
    • Session goals
    • Step-by-step use of the ISM Protocol
    • Observed emotional shifts and breakthroughs
    • Feedback from the client and your personal learning

3rd Case Study – External Client

  • Client type: Non-student (at least one session; multiple sessions recommended)
  • Session duration: 60–90 minutes
  • Written case study (750–1000 words) must include:
    • Anonymised client background
    • Presenting issue and session goals
    • Full session flow using the protocol
    • Emotional outcomes and transformations
    • Reflections and client feedback

4th Case Study – Personal Case Study

  • Issue: Choose a real personal issue from your own life
  • Duration: At least 60 minutes (multiple self-sessions encouraged)
  • Written case study (750–1000 words) must include:
    • The personal issue you addressed
    • How you applied the protocol
    • Emotional release and insights gained
    • Reflections on your healing, awareness, and growth

Peer Practice Sessions

You must complete 10 peer sessions with fellow certification students:

  • Give three sessions

  • Receive three sessions

You may complete six of these sessions (two given, two received) before passing your practical exam.
The final session (one given, one received) must be completed after you pass your practical exam.

You will write one case study based on the session you gave after passing your exam:

  • Use the same format as your other case studies

  • Include your approach, client feedback, emotional shifts, and your reflections

  • Demonstrate how your application of the ISM Protocol evolved post-assessment

The review and feedback process for case studies is not included in the standard registration fee. If you choose to pursue certification and submit case studies for accreditation, this is a separate, chargeable service.

Payment must be made in full before Eda reviews your submission. No case studies will be reviewed or assessed without prior payment.

By submitting your case studies, you confirm that you understand and agree to these terms.

Please read the full case study requirements carefully before submitting your work to Eda Hardy.
If your submission does not meet the stated requirements, a resubmission fee may apply. It’s essential to adhere to the case study terms and conditions to maintain the integrity of the certification process and prevent unnecessary delays.

Eda is happy to support you, but repeated issues caused by not reading the guidelines take time away from others and misuse the flexibility that’s been offered in kindness.

If you send repeated or excessive emails or messages about information that has already been clearly provided (e.g. via the student portal, official documents, or the course website), responses may be considered outside the scope of standard student support.

At Eda Hardy’s discretion, further replies may be treated as individual mentoring and charged at her standard 1:1 rate.

Subconscious Programming with ISM™ Protocol Case Study Writing Guidelines
Please make sure every case study covers each of the following points.

Step 1: Recognise and Acknowledge

Background Info: What was the client’s PPP % before you started working with them?

Client’s Challenges and Goals: According to ISM™ protocols, what were your client’s main challenges, goals, fears, triggers, traumas, and patterns, such as self-sabotage or procrastination?

Information Gathering: What key questions did you ask to understand the client’s issues, and did you use any additional methods for gathering information?

Step 2: Uncover Belief

Core Beliefs: What core and surface-level beliefs did you identify in your client?

New Empowering Belief: What new empowering belief did you help establish for your client?

Step 3: Source Exploration

Core Issue questions: What questions did you ask to uncover the core issues/events/traumas during the session?

Core Issues Identified: What were the main core issues/events/traumas you identified during the session?

Non-Re-traumatising Approach: What techniques did you use to ensure the client was not re-traumatised?

Reframe or Cognitive Shift Observation: Did you notice any changes in the client’s perspective or thinking during the session?

Emotions Associated with the Event: What emotions were tied to the event, and how did the emotional intensity change before and after the session?

Aspects Noted: During the session, what did you notice about secondary gains, losses, or beliefs?

Reframing Techniques Applied: What reframing technique did you use at the end of the session?

Handling Unexpected Moments: How did you manage unexpected triggers or sudden emotional shifts?

Step 4-Emotional Release

Emotional Release Observation: Did the client release emotions related to the people involved in the event? What did you observe?

Step 5: Forgiveness & Acceptance

Forgiveness Process: Who did the client forgive, and how easy was it for them to do so?

Step 6: Inner Child Healing

Technique Used: What method did you use to heal the inner child, and how did the client feel afterwards?

Step 7: Framing and Growth

Reframing Technology: What reframing method was used during the session, and what lessons were learned from the experience?

Step 8: Regulate & Integrate

Technique for Regulation: What method did you use to regulate the client’s nervous system?

Client’s Condition Post-Session:

  • How did the client present after the session?

  • What was their updated PPP%?

  • What is their new empowering belief?

    • How true does it feel now? (0–10)

  • What was their old limiting belief?

    • How true did it feel before the session? (0–10)

    • How true does it feel now? (0–10)

  • What was the silver lining behind the experience?

  • What did the client say about the session?

  • How many traumas were addressed and cleared in the session?

  • Which fears did they overcome?

Advice for the Future: What advice did you give for future sessions, and what reminders did you offer about the effects of a big emotional release?

Additional Reflections

Self-Assessment: Reflect on your session handling, including what went well and what could be improved. Are there areas where you feel more personal work is required? Share any additional insights or personal reflections.

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