Question 1

What was the Spirit Junkie Masterclass?

Accepted Answer

The Spirit Junkie Masterclass was a two-level coaching certification programme created by Gabrielle Bernstein, running from approximately 2015 to 2023. It trained coaches in Bernstein's spiritual coaching methodology — a synthesis of A Course in Miracles principles, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/tapping), manifestation practices, and purpose-centred business building. The programme is no longer accepting new students.

Question 2

Who is Gabby Bernstein?

Accepted Answer

Gabrielle (Gabby) Bernstein is a New York-based author, speaker, and spiritual teacher. She has authored multiple New York Times bestsellers including The Universe Has Your Back and Super Attractor. Her work draws on A Course in Miracles, translated into contemporary language for mainstream audiences. She has appeared on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday and been profiled in Forbes and The New York Times.

Question 3

What is A Course in Miracles, and why does it matter for Spirit Junkie coaching?

Accepted Answer

A Course in Miracles (ACIM) is a non-denominational spiritual thought system teaching that perception shifts from fear to love are the path to inner peace, and that forgiveness — not achievement — is the primary mechanism of healing. Spirit Junkie coaches were trained to apply ACIM principles in coaching conversations, helping clients identify fear-based thinking and choose different perceptions of themselves and their situations.

Question 4

What is Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)?

Accepted Answer

EFT, also known as tapping, is a somatic intervention involving the stimulation of acupressure meridian points on the face and body while vocalising limiting beliefs or emotional distress. Practitioners use it to process and release energetic blocks that cognitive approaches alone may not reach. Spirit Junkie coaches were trained in EFT as a complement to the ACIM-based framework.

Question 5

What were the two levels of the Spirit Junkie Masterclass?

Accepted Answer

Level 1 was an 8-module self-paced digital programme covering the foundational ACIM framework, EFT, manifestation practices, and basic coaching and business skills. Completion conferred the Spirit Junkie Coach certification. Level 2 was an advanced live training with Bernstein in a small cohort, for Level 1 graduates seeking recognition as certified Gabrielle Bernstein coaches, including direct mentoring and access to Bernstein's referral network.

Question 6

Is the Spirit Junkie Masterclass still available?

Accepted Answer

No. Gabby Bernstein discontinued the Spirit Junkie Masterclass in 2023. Her official website directs former students to alternative pathways. Coaches who completed either level of the certification retain their credentials. This page documents the programme for the benefit of certified Spirit Junkie coaches whose profiles appear on this platform.

Question 7

What type of clients does a Spirit Junkie coach typically work with?

Accepted Answer

Spirit Junkie coaches are best matched with clients who share Bernstein's spiritual reference frame: those drawn to ACIM principles, manifestation practice, and the idea that perception shifts are the mechanism of personal transformation. This methodology is not designed for clients seeking secular, clinical, or purely evidence-based approaches.

Question 8

What does a Spirit Junkie certification tell me about a coach?

Accepted Answer

A Spirit Junkie certification tells you the coach completed a structured online programme in Bernstein's spiritual coaching methodology — covering ACIM principles, EFT tapping, and manifestation practice — and built a business development foundation alongside the content work. The Level 1 certificate indicates completion of the 8-module self-paced programme; Level 2 indicates additional live training directly with Bernstein. This is not an ICF-accredited credential, nor a clinical qualification. Spirit Junkie coaching is spiritual life coaching, not therapy or mental health treatment. The programme has also been discontinued since 2023, which means there is no active cohort, supervision network, or continuing education structure behind it — making the coach's own ongoing professional development the relevant question to ask.

Question 9

What should I ask a Spirit Junkie certified coach before hiring them?

Accepted Answer

Ask which level of the programme they completed — Level 1 or Level 2 — since the depth differs significantly. Ask how many coaching hours they have accumulated since certification, and what additional training or supervision they have undertaken since the programme ended in 2023. Given the programme is no longer active, continued professional development is particularly important. Clarify how they work with EFT and ACIM in practice — the tools are real, but quality of application varies. Confirm that their approach aligns with your worldview: this methodology operates from a spiritual and energetic frame, not a clinical one. If you are navigating mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, or trauma, a licensed therapist or psychologist is the appropriate professional first; Spirit Junkie coaching is not a substitute for clinical care.

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