Veriditas Labyrinth Facilitator Training

Facilitating the Labyrinth is a Spiritual Path ...

The goal of this Veriditas Labyrinth Facilitator Training is to prepare people to introduce others to the labyrinth in an articulate, professional and effective way. The training addresses both meditative walking and ceremonial use. It is focused primarily on the Eleven Circuit Medieval Labyrinth but is inclusive of all forms.

Walking the labyrinth is being embraced as a spiritual practice throughout the Western world mostly because of Veriditas trained facilitators. The Veriditas Facilitator Training -- which began in 1997 -- remains the most rigorous and comprehensive training offered. Some people take this two-day course to deepen their knowledge of labyrinths. Others take it with the goal of becoming a Veriditas Certified Labyrinth Facilitator.

To date, Veriditas has trained more than 5,000 labyrinth facilitators -- therapists, clergy, hospital administrators, parish teams, doctors, artists and labyrinth enthusiasts -- who are introducing the labyrinth to their communities. More than 2,000 people are certified.

Why Become a Trained Facilitator?

Our experience has taught us that if a person does not have a satisfying first experience, they do not easily return to walk again. Over the years a body of knowledge about labyrinths, their history and how to use them effectively has developed. The labyrinth seems deceptively easy to introduce to others. However, common mistakes have begun to appear: presenting a 'right way' to walk a labyrinth or interrupting someone's experience due to the presenter's discomfort with emotion are just two examples. Benefit from Lauren Artress' extensive experience and knowledge, through 16 hours face to face that is a behind-the-scenes conversation about using these powerful archetypal patterns as blue prints for transformation. 

What Topics are Covered?

• Different models i.e., workshops, conferences, open walks, retreats.
  
• Communicating in the "language" of your audience.
  
• Designing both the approach and content for presentations
  
• History of labyrinths and their symbolic meaning
  
• The difference between archetypal and contemporary designs

• Application to various settings: healing centers, retreats, churches, hospices, schools, hospitals, prisons, corporate parks/offices, community parks, multicultural centers, spas, women's spirituality groups, special needs groups such as cancer support, co-dependency work, kids-at-risk and the physically challenged populations.

• Meditative walking and ceremonial, or ritual use

• Specific applications: as a path of prayer, in dream work, asking a question of discernment, and many more

• How to "hold the space" before, during, and after the walk

• Unusual experiences in the labyrinth

• Various patterns to provide space between participants

• How to interact with the media, which the labyrinth attracts.

• The business aspects of presenting the labyrinth: fees for your time, considering non-profit status, distributing literature, brochures, copyright concerns

The Benefits of the Facilitator's Network

The Veriditas Facilitator Network provides ongoing opportunities to share experiences and learn from one another though offering access to the Facilitator Listserve and the    on-line Facilitator Portal.

The Veriditas Council, empowered by the Veriditas Board continues the connection with both trained and Certified Facilitators.