All About Badges
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At The Bigbie Method we have 3 levels of learning:
Level 1: The Introduction
Intro Course: Once you complete the Intro Course and pass the Knowledge Check you will earn the Level 1 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 2: Intermediate
Empathy Gym: Once you earn Level 2 status in each of the below categories you will earn Level 2 certification - 6+ Months
Consistency Is Key Badge Level 2 or higher required for Intermediate status
Achievement Area: Attendance
Level 1
Attend 10 Empathy Gym Sessions
Level 2
Attend 20 Empathy Gym Sessions
Level 3
Attend 50 Empathy Gym Sessions
Olympian
Attend 100 Empathy Gym Sessions
Practice What We Preach Badge Level 2 or higher required for Intermediate status
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. Points are given for each submission.
Level 1
Submit 10 journal submissions
Level 2
Submit 20 journal submissions
Level 3
Submit 40 journal submissions
Olympian
Submit 70 journal submissions
Please Note
Each of the below intensive classes in this Level 2 section are scheduled in 5-week blocks. Empathy Intensives will be once a week for 5 weeks and then Expression Intensives once a week for 5 weeks, and so on and so forth. We let you know this in case you are trying to plan out how you will level up by a certain time.
Empathetic Witness Badge Level 2 or higher required for Intermediate status
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.
Level 1
Pass 1 Empathy Intensive checks
Level 2
Pass 2 Empathy Intensive checks
Level 3
Pass 5 Empathy Intensive checks
Olympian
Pass 10 Empathy Intensive checks
Express Yo' Self Badge Level 2 or higher required for Intermediate status
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.
Level 1
Pass 1 Expression Intensive checks
Level 2
Pass 2 Expression Intensive checks
Level 3
Pass 5 Expression Intensive checks
Olympian
Pass 10 Expression Intensive checks
All About Connection Badge Level 2 or higher required for Intermediate status
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.
Level 1
Pass 1 Connecting Requests Intensive checks
Level 2
Pass 2 Connecting Requests Intensive checks
Level 3
Pass 5 Connecting Requests Intensive checks
Olympian
Pass 10 Connecting Requests Intensive checks
Ready, Set, Action! Badge Level 2 or higher required for Intermediate status
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.
Level 1
Pass 1 Action Requests Intensive checks
Level 2
Pass 2 Action Requests Intensive checks
Level 3
Pass 5 Action Requests Intensive checks
Olympian
Pass 10 Action Requests Intensive checks
Level 3: Advanced
Once you achieve Level 2 in all of the above badges 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. 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 all three 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 if you'd like. This is a completely optional part of the Empathy Gym and we expect most people will choose not to pursue this.
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.