Becoming a Heart iQ Facilitator: The Roadmap
Welcome to the transformative path of Heart iQ facilitation—a journey that begins with foundational training, deepens into advanced shadow work, and culminates in mastery-level apprenticeship. Below, we outline the roadmap to guide your growth as a Heart iQ facilitator.
Level 1: Foundations Qualification
Learn the Fundamentals of Heart iQ Circle Work
This foundational program introduces the principles and practices of Heart iQ facilitation. Designed for personal growth or professional application, Level 1 empowers you to integrate Circle Work into your practice.
Key Components:
- Heart iQ Circle Work Facilitator Training: A 4-month journey with online modules, live coaching calls, and an in-person training retreat.
- Personal Circle Work Requirement: Attend a deep-dive retreat like Healing in Tribe.
- Field Online Certified Trauma-Informed Training: A 6-month trauma-informed certification program.
Level 2: Advanced Qualification
Master Shadow Work and Emotional Range Expansion
Level 2 takes your facilitation skills deeper into shadow work, liberation circles, and mat work. This program equips you to work with diverse trauma dynamics while integrating somatic and relational tools.
Key Components:
- Advanced Shadow Work Retreat: A two-week immersion in your personal shadow work and leadership.
- Somatic Shadow & Circle Work Training: Learn to facilitate a Shadow Liberation Circle & Expand Ranges on the mat.
- Hot Seat Training: Supervised co-facilitation during a Living in Tribe residency at New Eden.
Level 3: Mastery Qualification
Refine Your Skills and Step Into Leadership
Level 3 is an apprenticeship program that hones your mastery of advanced Heart iQ mat work and healing circles. Combining hands-on mentorship with supervised practice, this level bridges your training into real-world application.
Key Components:
- Hot Seat Apprenticeship: Complete multiple hot seat sessions over a two year period.
- Heart iQ Advanced Mat Work Immersion: A two-week deep dive into advanced emotional processing techniques.
- Professional Mentorship: A year-long support program to integrate Heart iQ into your career, including supervised practice pods.
A Connected Journey
Your path through these three levels is not just a training—it’s a transformational adventure. Whether you’re starting at Level 1 or progressing to Level 3, each stage builds on the last, equipping you with the skills, confidence, and personal growth needed to embody the Heart iQ modality.
