Online Biography Training Program

We now offer our 3-year Training Program in Holistic Biography Work online.
Successful graduates attain a Certificate in Biographical Consultancy.

There are a total of 12 Modules in the Program, with 4 completed each year.
Each Module offers a comprehensive Learning Pack supplemented by online real-time group-work.
A Learning Pack includes: a Study Guide, suggested reading, and recorded Lectures (with Visuals).

In addition, participants complete 3 Projects, one each year, to supplement learning.

In the first year of the Training Program, we offer the following Modules online:
Typologies – Understanding Self & Others. Exploring Temperaments, Soul Types, Qualities, Rhythms & Cycles in Life.
Learning Pack available in February. Online sessions of guided group-work in March.
Mental Health Challenges – Recognising common mental health issues. Learning strategies to manage mild to moderate symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress.
Learning Pack available in March. Online sessions of guided group-work in May.
Communication Skills – Sensing with 4 ears in human communication. Discriminating 3 elements of verbal communications.
Learning Pack available in June. Online sessions of guided group-work in July.
The Helping Conversation – Deep listening & empathy in encounter. Practising 3 levels and 7 qualities in helping conversations.
Learning Pack available in August. Online sessions of guided group-work in September.

Please note: Our Learning Packs are available for personal and professional development.
Click here for a description of the comprehensive Online Training program.

Entry into the Training Program

• Some background in Biography Work and/or Anthroposophy is helpful. Completion of the online Introductory Course is highly recommended as a starting point for those with no such background.
• Completion of a Foundation Course in Holistic Biography Work (or recognised equivalent) is necessary to be accepted into the Training Program.
• Enrolment form is completed, including motivation for joining the Training Program.
• Submission of personal CV and Life Panorama Chart after completion of Foundation Course.
• Personal intake interview.

On-line Training Program – Course overview

• Has been found helpful within many professions: Health (Medical & Allied practitioners), Education (Teaching & Administration), Business (HR & Management), and Therapy (Psychotherapy, Counselling, Arts Therapy, etc).
• Follows the guidelines established by the School of Spiritual Science, Goetheanum (Dornach, Switzerland), leading to accreditation.
• Pre-requisite: is the Foundation Course in Holistic Biography Work. This should be completed before starting the other Modules.
• 12 Modules are offered, and successful completion of each is required. 3 Core Modules, and 9 Theme Modules.
• Each Module has a comprehensive Learning Pack, which includes a Study Guide, suggested reading, and recorded Lectures (with Visuals).
• There is an annual intake, with the first Module (Typologies) commencing in February of each year.
• 4 Modules are completed each year, plus 1 Project.
• Additional Training sessions during the year support learning and the project work.
• The 3 Core Modules deal with important, more sensitive content and include 20 hours of online guided group-work sessions (5 hours each day, Thursday to Sunday).
• The 9 Theme Modules on specific topics include 13 hours online (3 days, Friday to Sunday)
• 3 Projects are completed, with a written assignment submitted each December, in the following sequence:
  1. Biographical Interview; 2. Biographical Analysis; 3. Biographical Study.
  More details on these Projects and support to complete them are provided in the Training sessions.
• A Study Record is kept for each Trainee. Certification is completed when all Training requirements are met.

Graduates

• Receive a Certificate in Biographical Consultancy.
• Note: this Training does not provide qualifications in Counselling/Psychotherapy; those interested in such a specialisation are encouraged to obtain the necessary qualification. Many professionals add Biography Work to their existing tool-box.
• Gain sufficient qualifications and knowledge to run Biography workshops of their own.
• Are invited to join the network of Biography Work practitioners world-wide.
  
• May be invited to learn how to conduct their own Training Program for Biographical Consultants.
• Are offered Master Classes and ongoing support as needed