Facilitator Training for Finding Meaning and Hope
Facilitator Training
Support Family Caregivers
Whether you are a healthcare or social services professional, support group leader, caregiver advocate, book club facilitator, or a caregiver ready to support others, the Meaning & Hope Institute is here to provide you with the training and guidance needed to prepare you for your journey as a Finding Meaning and Hope facilitator.
About Finding Meaning and Hope
Finding Meaning and Hope is a powerful program designed to support family caregivers of individuals with dementia and is based on the eye-opening book, Loving Someone Who Has Dementia: How to Find Hope While Coping with Stress and Grief, by Pauline Boss, PhD. Developed by Duet: Partners In Health & Aging in 2016, this 10-part discussion series is led by trained facilitators who help caregivers to navigate topics like ambiguous loss; stress, coping, and resiliency; and the psychological family in a way that connects to their own journeys. Watch the video trailer below to learn more about Finding Meaning and Hope.
We heard over and over again that the time spent in the group and what they learned was what got them through each week. I can say that most weeks it was just what I needed too, to keep giving and guiding.
– Finding Meaning and Hope Facilitator
How to become a facilitator in 3 steps:
1) If you’re interested in becoming a trained facilitator for Finding Meaning and Hope, please complete the form below A team member from the Meaning and Hope Institute will reach out to you shortly.
If you are caring for someone with dementia and would like to attend a Finding Meaning and Hope series, click here.
Please fill out the form below, and one of our staff members will respond during business hours.
2) Sign up with the Meaning and Hope Institute Team and attend a half-day facilitator training in 2025. Upcoming Facilitator Training dates virtually are below:
| Thursday, January 30, 2025 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Arizona Time) | Tuesday, April 1, 2025 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Arizona Time) | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Arizona Time) |
| Friday, July 18, 2025 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Arizona Time) | Friday, September 19, 2025 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Arizona Time) | Thursday, November 6, 2025 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Arizona Time) |
3) Complete an hour certification meeting with the Meaning and Hope Institute team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a facilitator?
A facilitator is a person who helps a group of people to cover the given material without taking a particular position in the discussion. They guide and manage the group’s conversation, ensuring effective participation, and eliciting responses towards the common goal for the group.
In the case of a facilitator for Finding Meaning and Hope, the facilitator’s role is to have materials ready, cover the material in the allotted time, validate caregivers’ feelings, elicit responses and guide the discussion in the right direction according to the material.
What is the cost for facilitators?
New Facilitator Bundle (Save over 20%)**
Virtual Cost: $660 $520
This includes Training & Certification, Facilitator Guide, and First Year’s Program & Portal Fee.
Annual Program & Portal Fee (Per Agency/Organization)
$300 | Includes Program Support (Discussion series, coaching, and facilitator/alumni support) and Online Portal (Resource library, data reporting/access, & tech. support)
- This is required for first year facilitators. Access for up to 5 facilitators.
Personalized and Group Trainings (On Request)
Availability determined on case-by-case basis. Call (602) 274-5022 to discuss group discount opportunities.
**Scholarships may be available through generous funding provided by Jim & Mary Lou Bessette and the Dementia Caregiver Alliance, who are dedicated to supporting family caregivers across diverse communities. Prices may be subjected to change.**
When are virtual facilitator trainings held?
All virtual trainings are held on Zoom from 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Arizona Time).
- Thursday, January 30, 2025
- Tuesday, April 1, 2025
- Tuesday, May 20, 2025
- Friday, July 18, 2025
- Friday, September 19, 2025
- Thursday, November 6, 2025
I’ve already had my informational call, where can I buy the New Facilitator Bundle?
For more information, contact the Meaning and Hope Institute at meaningandhope@duetaz.org or (602) 274-5022.
Questions? Call Ami Becker at (602) 274-5022, ext.132 or email at meaningandhope@duetaz.org