The Relationship School by Jayson Gaddis Is Not Regulated, Not Accredited, and Not Professionally Recognized

Introduction: A School in Name Only

The Relationship School, created by Jayson Gaddis, presents itself as a transformational coaching program that trains people to become “certified relationship coaches.” However, despite the branding and emotional appeal, the program is not a school in any official, legal, or academic sense.

It is:

• Not accredited

• Not regulated

• Not recognized by any credible licensing or educational body in the United States or Canada

This article outlines exactly which regulatory bodies The Relationship School is not affiliated with, and explains why this matters for anyone considering enrolling.

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1. Not Regulated by U.S. Coaching Certification Authorities

Although it calls its graduates “certified coaches,” The Relationship School is not recognized by any established coaching authority, including:

• International Coaching Federation (ICF) – the gold standard in professional coaching

• Association for Coaching (AC)

• European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC)

• Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE)

• Association of Coach Training Organizations (ACTO)

It does not appear in the ICF’s Accredited Coach Training Program (ACTP) directory, and does not meet any of these bodies’ standards for:

• Mentor coaching

• Supervised practice hours

• Code of ethics compliance

• External evaluation

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2. Not Accredited by Any U.S. Counseling or Psychology Bodies

The Relationship School regularly references therapeutic concepts—such as trauma, attachment, and emotional regulation—but it is not qualified to teach or practice counseling or psychology under U.S. standards.

It is not recognized by:

• American Psychological Association (APA) – not APA-accredited

• National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

• American Counseling Association (ACA)

• Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE)

• State boards of mental health or counseling

This means that:

• No graduate of the program is qualified to offer therapy or counseling

• The curriculum is not supervised or approved by licensed professionals

• The school is not legally accountable under any therapeutic licensing structure

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3. Not Recognized by Canadian Coaching or Counseling Bodies

For Canadian students, The Relationship School holds no official status with any national or provincial body. It is not affiliated with:

• ICF Canada – no ICF-approved certification path

• Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

• Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA)

• Canadian Council for Professional Certification (CCPC Global)

This means the program’s so-called “certification” is not valid for:

• Insurance coverage

• Employment in mental health or education

• Provincial registration or regulation

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4. Not Regulated in Ontario, Alberta, Newfoundland, or New Brunswick

The Relationship School is not authorized or registered as a postsecondary institution or private career college in any Canadian province, including:

Ontario:

• Not recognized by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities

• Not listed in the Ontario Postsecondary Education Directory (OPED)

Alberta:

• Not licensed under Alberta Advanced Education – Private Vocational Training Act

Newfoundland & Labrador:

• Not registered with the Department of Education (Private Training Institutions Division)

New Brunswick:

• Not accredited by the New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour

This means The Relationship School:

• Cannot issue recognized diplomas or certifications

• Does not comply with provincial refund rules or education laws

• Has no legal academic standing in any part of Canada

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5. Why This Matters for Students and Consumers

A school without regulation is a school without:

• Academic oversight

• Refund protections

• Ethical enforcement

• Legal accountability

Students who enroll believing they’re receiving professional training may later discover:

• Their certificate is not valid for employment or licensing

• They are not insured or protected if they work with clients

• They have no legal recourse if they’re denied a refund or misled by marketing

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Conclusion: A School Without Structure or Standards

The Relationship School by Jayson Gaddis is not a licensed school, not a certified coaching program, and not a therapeutic institution. It exists entirely outside formal education and mental health systems in both the U.S. and Canada.

Before you enroll, ask yourself:

Would I trust a program that talks like therapy, charges like college, but is legally none of those things?

If the answer is no—look for coaching programs that are ICF-accredited, government-recognized, and professionally accountable. Your money, your education, and your clients deserve nothing less.

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