Are you looking for a new way forward for wellbeing - for adults and young people - at work or at home?
Stronger Relationships. Healthier Communities. Empowered Local Leaders
Strengthening relationship health - starts with the adults
We are living in a time of growing stress and uncertainty. Adults and children alike are navigating pressures that can feel overwhelming.
Relationship health is the foundation of human wellbeing — and strengthening the understanding and skills of adults is one of the most practical ways to support children, families, and communities in uncertain times.
I Matter was developed to help professionals and families in schools and primary care settings to strengthen relationship health — starting with adults — so children can feel safer, more confident, and better able to thrive.
Our approach is practical, research informed, flexible, and phased. People start at a low‑risk, entry level, build understanding and confidence through core learning, and move into applications when ready — creating foundations for real change in homes, classrooms, and communities.
I Matter supports flexible access for individuals, professionals, and organisations — including self-guided learning, supported pathways, and organisational licences.
Improving adult and child well-being
for difficult times starts with solid foundations!
How do we develop shared starting points?
I Matter provides ideas and resources that support relationship health education for professionals and non-professionals in a form that is easy to understand and practical . This helps you progress your understanding and awareness for more joined up thinking.
WHY RELATIONSHIP HEALTH MATTERS?
When relationships struggle, everything struggles - locally and globally
Stress, conflict, behaviour issues, burnout, and communication difficulties all have their roots in relationship health. Yet most people have never been taught how relationships really work.
Training in the I Matter Framework gives you the essential foundations you need to understand what you are seeing around you. It helps you take charge of what you can change, and let go of what you can't so you can feel more confident, more connected and more aware of the important contribution you are making — at home, at work, and in community life - so you can be more choiceful about your own way forward.
EXPLORE PRICING AND PATHWAYS
HOW I MATTER TRAINING MAKES A DIFFERENCE?
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We strengthen adults before asking them to support children
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We build understanding, not just strategies
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We offer staged learning, not pressure to “do it all”
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We support real-world application, not short-term initiatives
Who is this For?
Parents-Carers-Personal
Come and learn about a joined up practical step by step approach to improving adult and child wellbeing, accessed via participating organisations, that builds insights and confidence for a relationship health and I Matter informed approach
From £30pcm for 2-6 months
Professionals
Educators
Come and learn about a joined up practical step by step approach to improving adult and child wellbeing, accessed via participating organisations, that builds insights and confidence for a relationship health and I Matter informed approach
From £30pcm for 2-6 months
Organisations:
Health-Education
Community
Support your teams, leadership, and processes with structured
I Matter learning, Strategy-in-a-Box, and a dashboard, all supporting more joined up thinking for adult and child wellbeing
From £595pa
By Audience
Parents · Carers · Personal
Who: Parents, carers, personal learners
Start: Free Introduction
Entry: Supported Start: Get Started workshop
Core: Fundamentals (3-4 months)
Support: Consults via Community Hub
Extended: Extended Journey (up to 12 months)
Professionals
& Educators
Who: Educators, health & community professionals
Start: Free Introduction
Entry: Get Started workshop
Core: Fundamentals (3-4 months)
Support: Optional consults & group support
Extended: Deep Dive (to 12m)
Options for Practitioner Training
Organisations
& Hubs
Who: Schools, clinics, services, teams
Start: Free Organisation Intro
Entry: → Team Get Started workshop
Core: Fundamentals (for staff team and parents)
Support: Optional leadership consults
Extended: Embed & Lead (12 months)
Licensed
Practitioners
Who: Educators, health and community professionals with a role in supporting other adults
Start: Free Introduction
Entry: Get Started workshop
Core: Fundamentals (3-4m) Link Professional Training
Support: Consults
Extended: Extended(up to 12m)
Lead Professional Training
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I Matter Training
The Kendal Integrated Care Community has adopted the I Matter Framework as a foundation for our thinking about how to work together in our community to help those who are struggling. Professionals and non-professionals are learning together. It feels good.
Dr Amy Lee , GP Safeguarding Lead Kendal Integrated Care Community
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I Matter Training
The I Matter approach of considering the adults needs alongside those of the children is such a useful way to look at things and has turned the dynamics on its head for me. I have realised my stress levels are having a huge impact on all of us as a family and learning to change this is starting to make a difference.
Parent , parent of teenager with challenges
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I Matter Training
EVERY teacher and parent would benefit from this programme. Parent carers are a group of people I would like to get this to. This would be a fantastic opportunity to bring a very isolated group of people together to improve the situation they are in.
Carer support professional , Children and adults of all ages
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I Matter Training
I am a HLTA but also a parent and foster carer. I work with primary aged children, have 3 teenagers, and foster toddlers! This programme has been so valuable for each and every relationship I encounter on a daily basis.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant and Foster Carer , Trained for work and home purposes
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I Matter Training
This programme has had a big impact on my own well-being which has meant that I have been more able to cope better with the expected and unexpected aspects of life in a calmer rational manner!!
School Leader , Key Stage 4 Leader and Parent
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I Matter Training
The registration questionnaire really got me thinking. I realised how isolated I had let myself become and that this was not helping me or my child. I took action the next day and phoned a friend. I also made another follow-up appointment to speak with my GP.
Anonymous , Parent
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I Matter Training
The first time I completed the questions I didn't really understand what they were all about. By the third time I really understood what was being asked. At first we were really stuck. However It has been exciting to see the progress.
Parent , Parent of child with explosive behaviour
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I Matter Training
This training has been so much more than I expected it to be. I have learned so many things that have changed my understanding of myself and of my child. I have worked with many services before this but this has really made the difference. Now I know why I Matter
Anonymous , Parent of child with additional needs
I MATTER IS FOR YOU IF...
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I Matter is for you if…
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You work with children and families and feel the basics are being missed
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You want prevention, and early intervention, not just crisis response
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You’re willing to reflect on your own role, not just change others
It may not be right if…
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You’re looking for a quick fix or off-the-shelf programme
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You need immediate therapeutic or clinical intervention
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How people progress through I Matter
Phase 1
Entry
Community Wheel
A low-risk starting point to explore relationship health and decide your level of engagement.
Open access · no commitment
Phase 2
Core Learning
The I Matter Learning Journey
The core programme building understanding, confidence, and practical skills.
Foundation for consistent practice
Phase 3
Applications
Apply, Embed & Lead
Role-specific and organisation-specific use to embed learning in real practice.
Tailored pathways · supported implementation
Each phase can be accessed individually or as part of organisational support with tailored pricing and study support options.
WE SUPPORT JOINED UP THINKING..
PROFESSIONALS
More Professional Effectiveness
INDIVIDUALS
More Clarity and Confidence
ADULT-ADULT
Improve Adult-Adult
Wellbeing
PARENTS-CARERS
Improve Family
Wellbeing
Learning about relationship health and about the I Matter Framework helps you build confidence, handle challenges, and support others effectively. In just a few minutes a day, you can build yourself strong foundations and discover how small, intentional steps can make a big difference in your life and the lives of those around you.
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WHAT MAKES I MATTER DIFFERENT?
+ We focus on adult and young person wellbeing
Relationship Health is an umbrella and a foundation concept that brings together decades of strong research evidence involving many aspects of physical, mental and relational wellbeing
+ There are clear, practical steps
The I Matter Five Steps to Success offers a roadmap that can be used immediately.
+ The ideas are applicable across ages & roles
The same principles strengthen adult–adult and adult–child relationships.
+ We emphasise understanding, not just quick fixes
We focus on learning that lasts and on capacity that grows
What people are saying
"The I Matter training completely changed how I approach my work with children and families. I feel more confident and equipped to make a real difference."
— Emma R., School Lead
"Participating in the Community Hub gave me practical tools to support my children at home. It's clear, flexible, and truly helpful."
— Helen T., Parent
"I Matter helps our team embed relationship health into our everyday practice. It's evidence-based and very practical."
— Tom L., Health Practitioner
Evidence & Resources
The I Matter approach is grounded in research on wellbeing, resilience, and social development. Explore our resources, guides, and case studies to see how relationship health can be supported in schools, primary care, and communities.
Explore ResourcesWE BELIEVE TRUE CHANGE IS BEST PROGRESSED IN A LOCAL CONTEXT?
That’s why we have focussed on building systems to enable sustainable, community-led hubs
Our First Hub is in: Kendal, UK
In Kendal there are options for more focussed coaching for Linked Parents
Maybe, one day, you would you like to help progress a hub in your area?
However right now, we are not rushing.
We are focussing on awareness building amongst professionals
If you are interested in working towards a local hub you can complete core Fundamentals and Deep Dive training and consider our Professional and Lead Practitioner Training Pathway and get access to our tools, training, and a supportive network.
EXPLORE PRICING AND PATHWAYS
Ready to get started?
Whether you are a professional, a parent, or part of an organisation, I Matter offers a staged approach so you can begin at a level that feels right for you. Explore, learn, and grow your confidence in supporting relationship health in your community.
Start at a level that suits you — no pressure, no commitment, just practical support to build understanding and confidence.
WHY INVEST YOUR TIME NOW?
"The world is becoming more challenging for young people and adults — at home, at work, and in our communities. Investing in your own understanding and skills for relationship health and confidence is urgent and time well spent".
"By learning about relationship health and an I Matter Approach, and developing your confidence and skills, you’ll be better equipped to navigate challenges, support your children and family members, and create lasting positive change in home, work place and community."
IS I MATTER FOR ME?
Some questions to think about:
What area of your life would you like to feel more confident in?
Which relationships matter most to improve right now?
How could your varied roles benefit from strengthening these skills?
Try the short 3 part quiz:
An I Matter Approach is all about understanding yourself, your relationships, and your impact — in personal roles, parenting and caring and in professional roles - so it is for home roles, schools, work settings and your role in your community.
Dr Cathy Betoin, Clinical Psychologist
Join the movement for stronger relationship health
I Matter offers ideas and tools to support professionals, parents, and communities to build confident understanding and practical skills for relationship health. Every step you take can create safer, happier, and more resilient environments for children and adults alike.
© 2025 I Matter Training. All rights reserved.
ABOUT DR CATHY BETOIN?
I Matter Training grew from 20+ years of clinical experience across child and adult mental health, education, community practice and family support. Today it provides grounded, accessible learning for people who want healthier relationships in everyday life.
Dr Cathy Betoin, Clinical Psychologist, Teacher, Parent
IN SUM: I Matter Training helps professionals and families in schools and primary care settings to strengthen understanding and skills for relationship health, so children and communities can feel safer, more confident, and better equipped for the future
Whether you’re looking to support yourself and/or others in the current challenging times in a professional role, or a personal role or in your community, the I Matter Journey starts here - with You and with your daily choices.
Families and professionals can also continue learning beyond organisational participation with flexible transfer to personal access
We believe that together we can still make a difference - one healthier relationship at a time.
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53 Stramongate
Kendal
La94BH
United Kingdom
