What you Need to Know

The Virtues Project™ Faciliator Training is a three-day intensive training that provides in-depth exploration of the Five Strategies of the Virtues Project!  Our time together during Facilitator Training will be  full of learning, sharing and growth.  At the completion of this training you will have the resources and tools to conduct the 2-day introductory workshop and the foundation to create your own Virtues Project trainings, applications and activities as well as integrate the Virtues Project Five Strategies with fidelity into your unique efforts towards social transformation.  

The Facilitator Training includes: 

• In depth training in the Five Strategies of The Virtues Project™

• An opportunity to form an Interest Group Team based on a focus topic or theme.

• Develops a creative presentation for the last day using music, drama, or role-play focusing on the virtues and their focus topic.

• An opportunity to view videos of Linda Kavelin-Popov and Dr. Dan Popov, and families and schools throughout North America applying the Five Strategies to create positive change in family or school culture.

• Experiencing simple ways to Honor the Spirit each day.

• Time to share personal stories in companioning circles. 

• Skill building in Companioning™

You will have all the resources in the Leader's Manual at your finger tips and have confidence in how to use themYou can look forward to becoming a member of a global community of Virtues Project Facilitators which allows access to:

• Materials at discount prices.

• Membership in the Virtues Project International Association.

• Access to the Facilitator Exchange online community for support, sharing and ideas.

• Periodic mentorship conferences.

Routine Fees and Payment

• $650 for the three-day training includes all training materials and handouts.  (Or as priced by your Master Facilitator.)

• $75 for your Leader's Manual (waived if you are part of a Virtues Project organization that is sharing a manual).  

  • NOTE: The full fee is $100 CAD and must be provided by your Master Facilitator to Virtues Project International Association.  Your Master Facilitator can arrange for you to make this payment directly

  • Some Master Facilitators will create start up packages are available including the manual plus some materials based on current pricing and availability of materials.  For example: 

    •  Leader's Manual + Reflection Cards

    • Leader's  Manual + Reflection Cards, a poster and a book from a selection of the Family Virtues Guide, A Pace of Grace, Sacred Moments or The Heart of Education

• NOTE: special reduced fees may be offered which combine the cost of the manual and the training.  Please pay the advertised fee for your workshop or as arranged to allow for a diversity of economic circumstances.

• Feel Free to inquire about discounted rates. 

• Most trainers can accept a variety of payment options. Payment options, plans and pricing are at the discretion of the host organization or Master Facilitator

At the Workshop

Please wear comfortable cloths in layers and bring the following  items with you to the Facilitator Training:

• Something to write in and with.  If you plan to use your a laptop, tablet or phone, bring your power cord and still bring a journal or item to record reflections during a Spirit Walk or for use in processes where electronics may be distracting.

• A deck of Virtues Cards, any variety, if you have them.  We will always have a few reflection cards decks available for purchase.

• The Family Guide, Educator's Guide or a Pace of Grace if you have any of these books.  You may purchase these at the web store for a discount after you have been confirmed as a facilitator.

• A dish to share for lunch each day.  Let's aim toward vegan meals everyone can enjoy and limit animal protein contributions to dairy, fish and chicken.

• Anything to make yourself comfortable: cushions to sit on the floor, a light blanket.

• A healthy snack or beverage.

• This is a handwork friendly workshop -- knitting, crochet, spinning, doodling and brain-friendly activities encouraged.

You will have the opportunity to plan meaningful actions to use your skills.  Please bring a laptop computer if you have one.  It's nice to have one computer per small working group.  If we have computers on hand we can share information we create with one another online or via the thumb drives.

If you have any questions or need any special accommodations, please don't hesitate to contact your host facilitator.

For general questions about the Facilitator Program, please visit virtuesproject.com or contact Geri Peak at 410 709-8427 or geri@twogemsconsulting.com.