International Online Biography Training Program

Training Modules

Our Online Training Program in Holistic Biography Work consists of a Foundation Course, followed by studies of 12 modules over three years, and the completion of 3 projects providing practical experience.

Overview of our Online Training Program

• 12 modules are completed – see list. Each links to further information.
• 3 of these are Core modules – The Helping Conversation; Destiny Learning; and Meeting Conflict. Core  modules have 20 hours of facilitated online sessions after the Learning Pack is completed, 5 hours each day, Thursday to Sunday.
• 9 are Theme modules – Typologies; Mental Health Challenges; Communication Skills; Life Encounters & Relationships; Mental Health Crisis; Destiny & Karma; Mission & Meaning; Trials & Thresholds; and Process Design. Theme modules have 15 hours of facilitated online sessions after the Learning Pack is completed, 5 hours each day, Friday to Sunday.
• Each year, Trainees complete 3 Theme modules, 1 Core module and 1 project.
  
• Each module starts with a comprehensive Learning Pack, which includes: a Study Guide, Readings, Activities, and video Lectures (with Visuals) from Karl-Heinz Finke.
• After successful completion of the first year of the Online Training Program,  we award a Certificate in Biographical Studies.
• After successful completion of the second year, we offer a Certificate in Advanced Biographical Studies.
• After successful completion of the final year and therefore the whole Training, we award a Diploma in Biographical Consultancy.
• 3 projects are completed, one each year: Biographical Interview; Biographical Analysis; and Biographical Study. Written assignments are submitted at the end of each year.
• Additional Training sessions during the year support learning and the project work.
• There is an annual intake, with the first module (Typologies) commencing in February of each year.

• Holistic Biography Work has been found helpful within many professions: Health (Medical & Allied practitioners), Education (Teaching & Administration), Business (HR & Management), and Therapy (Psychotherapy, Counselling, Arts Therapy, etc).
• Our Training follows the guidelines established by the School of Spiritual Science, Goetheanum Switzerland, leading to international accreditation. It is also recognised by the German Professional Association for Biography Work.

Graduates

• After the 3-year Online Training Program is successfully completed, graduates are awarded a Diploma in Biographical Consultancy.
• Please note: Professionals in many fields add Biography Work to their existing tool-box. This Training does not provide certification in Counselling/Psychotherapy; those interested in such a specialisation are encouraged to obtain the necessary qualifications within their local area.
• Our graduates gain sufficient qualifications, knowledge and resources to run Biography workshops of their own.
• Graduates are invited to join the network of Biography Work practitioners world-wide.
  
• There is a Mentoring Program available for those interested in conducting their own Training Program for Biographical Consultants.
• Master Classes and Gatherings provide ongoing collegial support and professional development.