Life Design Facilitator, Group Certificate
Designing Life 4.0 with Mindfulness, Empathy, and Science
Step into transformational facilitation grounded in mindfulness, systems thinking, somatic intelligence, and the science of change. Rooted in Hakomi psychology and enriched by neuroscience and behavioral science, this immersive certification program prepares facilitators to lead Life Design workshops using the Mindful Method with confidence, compassion, and clarity.
Lead transformational workshops grounded in somatic intelligence, human-centered design, and systems thinking.
Format: 12-Week Live Cohort + Mentorship
Time Commitment: ~8–9 hours/week (100 total hours)
Delivery: Remote learning with live sessions, self-paced content, peer pods, and practice-based facilitation
Designed for Impact
Facilitator Certification is earned through demonstration, not attendance alone.
Small group coaching provides high-touch, mentor-led guidance.
Peer feedback loops build reflection, empathy, and skills refinement.
Case-based learning fosters deep understanding of diverse audiences.
Design, facilitation, and embodiment ensure that facilitators are not just trained, but transformed.
Outcomes & What You'll Learn
Each week follows a consistent rhythm that balances:
Learn: Structured content via video, workbook, or live demonstration
Practice: Real-world application, peer teaching, and somatic integration
Reflect: Practice, feedback cycles, and integration
Community: Expert mentorship and peer dialogue to deepen mastery
Pricing & Enrollment Options
Next Cohort Begins August 14th, 2025
Standard Tuition: $1,500
Early Bird Rate: $1,200 (register before July 25th)
Equity-Based Scholarships are available (application required)
Group Rate: $1,200 per person (3+ registrations)
*Includes all materials, licensing rights, for one year, certification, and access to the facilitator network.
Ideal for:
Experienced facilitators, coaches, educators, or leadership trainers ready to lead Life Design workshops following the Mindful Method
Recommended Skills & Background:
2+ years of facilitation, teaching, coaching, or group leadership experience
Strong interpersonal communication and emotional intelligence
Experience holding space for others in growth-oriented settings
Self-directed and comfortable with participant recruitment and community building
Education/Training:
Degree or formal training in psychology, human-centered design, creative workshop facilitation, education, social work, organizational leadership, or related fields (recommended)
Course Breakdown (100 hours)
Week 1 – Welcome + Foundations of Facilitation (9 hours)
Orientation + Cohort Agreements
Introduction to The Mindful Method and Life 4.0
Creating psychological safety + presence
Guided Practice: Opening Rituals + Breathwork
Week 2 – Mindset: Shifting Internal Narratives (8 hours)
Introduction to somatic awareness + neuroscience of mindset
Practice: Life Design Framework + Needs Assessments
Peer Pods: Sharing and feedback on personal narratives
Week 3 – Understand: Systems Thinking + Present State Mapping (8 hours)
Facilitating visual thinking + systems maps
Practice: Life Design futures foresight methods
Hakomi Integration: Contact + Mindfulness in Coaching
Week 4 – Somatic Awareness I: Body Wisdom + Grounding Techniques (8 hours)
Trauma-aware facilitation + the nervous system
Practice: Body Scan + Somatic Exercises
Coaching Circle: Co-regulation and presence
Week 5 – Reimagine: Visioning and Creative Facilitation (8 hours)
Design thinking for futures thinking
Practice: Future Self Letter + Daily Practice
Peer Pods: Metaphor-based storytelling exercise
Week 6 – Prototype: Experimentation + Habit Change (8 hours)
Cue-Routine-Reward framework + iterative habits
Practice: 1-week micro-habit experiment + measurement
Hakomi Integration: Organicity and behavioral change
Week 7 – Facilitation Lab I: Peer Practice + Feedback Loops (9 hours)
Practice Teach: 30-minute facilitation per student
Peer and Mentor Feedback: Time management + presence
Group Reflection: Self-evaluation prompts
Week 8 – Decide: Alignment + Ethical Choice-making (8 hours)
Tools for decision-making and principles prioritization
Practice: Possibilities + Decision Matrix
Integration: Mind-body alignment in choice-making
Week 9 – Somatic Awareness II: Emotional Safety + Tracking (8 hours)
Reading the room: tracking, titration, and pacing
Practice: Mid-session adjustments using somatic cues
Trauma-Informed Tools: Repair and re-entry techniques
Week 10 – Embody: Integration and Ritual Design (8 hours)
Closing cycles + ceremony for growth
Practice: Create and lead a closing ritual
Peer Pods: Reflect on participant transformation moments
Week 11 – Facilitation Lab II: Final Capstone Teach (9 hours)
1-hour facilitated session led by each participant
Live Feedback: Rubric-based evaluation by peers + mentors
Coaching: Readiness for certification + growth plan
Week 12 – Licensing, Launch Planning, and Community (9 hours)
Business strategy for workshop delivery
Licensing details + content toolkit access
Community Invitation: Join the global Mindful Studio network
Celebration + Closing Circle
