Path To Becoming A Facilitator
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Facilitator with The Bigbie Method and your commitment to making the world a “better” place!
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To become Certified with The Bigbie Method you will need to advance through 3 levels and then you will have the option to join the Facilitator Track:
The Foundational Level: Baby Giraffe
Intro Course: Once you complete the Intro Course and pass the Knowledge Check you will earn the Foundational Level Badge - 8 Weeks
Solid Start Badge
Earned by completing the 8-week Intro Course: all lessons completed, quizzes passed, and 7/8 live sessions attended
Brains Before Brawn Badge
Pass the Knowledge Check: an electronic “written” assessment given at the end of Intro Course.
Level 1: Adolescent Giraffe
Empathy Gym: Attend Empathy Gym Practice Sessions and submit journal entries to earn the following badges - Approximately 2-3 Months
Level 1 Consistency Is Key Badge
Achievement Area: Attendance
Earned by attending a total of 10 Empathy Gym Practice Session
Level 1 Practice What We Preach Badge
Achievement Area: Implementation
Application of skills in “real life” is critical for learning. Participants complete the online Mournings and Celebrations Journal to describe how they have been applying the skills they’re learning. Earned by submitting a total of 5 Mourning and Celebration Journal entries.
Level 2: Adult Giraffe
Empathy Gym: Attend Empathy Gym Practice Sessions and submit journal entries to earn the following badges - Approximately 3 Months
Level 2 Consistency Is Key Badge
Achievement Area: Attendance
Earned by attending a total of 20 Empathy Gym Practice Session
Level 2 Practice What We Preach Badge
Achievement Area: Implementation
Application of skills in “real life” is critical for learning. Participants complete the online Mournings and Celebrations Journal to describe how they have been applying the skills they’re learning. Earned by submitting a total of 10 Mourning and Celebration Journal entries.
Empathetic Witness Badge
Achievement Area: Empathy
To earn this Badge, participants demonstrate abilities in Empathy during the specially-themed Empathy Gym class called the Empathy Intensive. Participants are observed in practice situations during the Empathy Intensive class and given verbal feedback on the spot and written feedback via our Performance Checklist. Earned by passing two Empathy Performance Checks.
Express Yo' Self Badge
Achievement Area: Expression
To earn this Badge, participants demonstrate abilities in Expression during the specially-themed Empathy Gym class called the Expression Intensive. Participants are observed in practice situations during the Expression Intensive class and given verbal feedback on the spot and written feedback via our Performance Checklist. Earned by passing two Expression Performance Checks.
All About Connection Badge
Achievement Area: Connecting Requests
To earn this Badge, participants demonstrate abilities in Connecting Requests during the specially-themed Empathy Gym class called the Connecting Request Intensive. Participants are observed in practice situations during the Connecting Request Intensive class and given verbal feedback on the spot and written feedback via our Performance Checklist. Earned by passing two Connecting Requests Performance Checks.
Ready, Set, Action! Badge
Achievement Area: Action Requests
To earn this Badge, participants demonstrate abilities in Action Requests during the specially-themed Empathy Gym class called the Action Request Intensive. Participants are observed in practice situations during the Action Request Intensive class and given verbal feedback on the spot and written feedback via our Performance Checklist. Earned by passing two Action Requests Performance Checks.
Level 3: Grand Giraffe
Once you achieve Level 2, you will be eligible to take our Advanced Performance Checks. Pass these and you will earn the Level 3 badge and be certified in The Bigbie Method and eligible to move on in to our facilitation track 1+ weeks
Internal Sage Badge
Achievement Area: Self-Empathy
This is an optional “add on” assessment for $50, paid for by a member above his or her basic membership fee, if desired. This one-on-one assessment checks on a participant's demonstrated ability to effectively use Self-Empathy. A passing assessment earns the badge.
So You Think You Can Dance? Badge
Achievement Area: The Dance Floor
This is an optional “add on” assessment for $50, paid for by a member above his or her basic membership fee, if desired. This one-on-one assessment checks on a participant's demonstrated ability to show fluid movement around the NVC Dance Floor. A passing assessment earns the badge.
Congratulations!
Once you have successfully completed the above levels, you are Certified in The Bigbie Method. You have shown strength and implementation of a variety of communication skills and processes. Once Certified, you can explore the TBM Facilitator Track.
The Bigbie Method Facilitator Track
Working With Clients - Various Lengths
Once Certified, you will be provided information to explore the TBM Facilitator Track. The Facilitator Track helps you level up your skills even further while teaching these skills through others. Welcome to the team! If you'd like to learn more about this feel free to schedule a call with us here.