Many of Our Frequently Asked Questions
How do I set up a training?
We now offer custom in-house THE HUMAN JOURNEY® trainings to healthcare organizations, senior living centers, congregations, professional associations, and self-organizing groups of independent professionals.
For in-house teams, we offer follow-up support for certified Conductors, along with other benefits.
Schedule a meeting with founder-CEO Dr. Sara K. Schneider to discuss a possible training.
Who has trained to conduct THJ?
Chaplains, social workers, nurses, bereavement counselors, and volunteers working in healthcare and hospice
Grief workers
Clergy and compassionate citizens working in the congregational setting
Addictions counselors
Geriatric care managers
Peace workers and others in community settings
Is it necessary to have an advanced degree or certification to train as a THJ Conductor?
THE HUMAN JOURNEY® is a special facilitation method with its own special materials but it is very accessible for motivated participants to learn.
THJ is designed to be conducted by people who can do two things: first, hold space warmly for small groups, and second, be firm in helping people stick to the ground rules of the experience. Does the first describe your people? Are they willing to learn the second if they haven't already facilitated small groups?
We’ve trained Conductors who are volunteers as well as staff members who work in healthcare, hospice, social service agencies, geriatric care management, addiction coaching, counseling, administration, nursing, and congregational life.
Those who have been teachers, consultants, facilitators, yoga teachers, or coaches are likely to be "naturals"!
How much time does the training take?
Training takes place over the course of a month's time. with nine contact hours in a small-group, live-webinar format.
Participants should be prepared for three to five hours of study and/or practice before each of our sessions together. That's because, in the course of the training period, participants actually get to conduct two practice sessions and to reflect on their work. Our during-training practice has a big advantage: It allows all participants to receive tailored coaching from the creator of THE HUMAN JOURNEY® methodology. With decades of experience in adult learning, we've found that this learn-by-doing model prepares our Conductors best to implement this unique tool upon training completion. And building institutional capability is our passion.
How long does THE HUMAN JOURNEY® experience typically take?
It typically takes about two hours to complete THE HUMAN JOURNEY® experience with a group. We also train Conductors to be able to provide value in a much shorter period of time, about 30-45 minutes, when the group can only spare that.
Those who work within a 60-minute appointment format will find the experience divides neatly into three sections that can be completed in three conventional hourlong sessions.
Can children take part in THJ?
THE HUMAN JOURNEY® was designed with adult participants in mind. However, mature adolescents and older children with good attention spans can also take part. Indeed, they're often a good example to the adults!
Keep in mind it’s fine for children (like adults!) to participate for just part of the THJ Experience if they’d like.
Why does THJ use the term Conductor instead of facilitator?
THE HUMAN JOURNEY® is a guided experience with a reliable destination and a trustworthy conductor, like a train getting to its proper station. One of our trainees noted the likeness of the THJ Conductor to the compassionate people who served as conductors on the Underground Railroad. These brave souls provided safe harbor as fugitive slaves traveled their way to freedom.
With THJ, the wise person who takes them "there" knows the psycho-spiritual route and is trained to handle all the things that can come up during “travel" for a safe ride.
