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 a one-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?
Facilitator Bundles
• $520 | New Facilitator Bundle – Includes Training & Certification, Facilitator Guide, and first year’s Program & Portal Fee.
• $315 | Facilitator Add-On – Includes Training & Certification and Facilitator Guide for new facilitators within an organization already offering Finding Meaning and Hope.
Annual Program & Portal Fee
• $300 | Includes Program Support (discussion series, coaching, and facilitator/alumni support) and Online Portal (resource library, data reporting, and tech support).
• Required for all facilitators. Only one annual fee is charged per organization with access for up to five facilitators.
Call us at 602-274-5022 to discuss alternative payment options and group discount rates. Scholarships may be available.
Prices may be subject 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 (602) 274-5022, or email at meaningandhope@duetaz.org