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Living Life to the Full facilitators are community educators or organizational staff who are trained and certified to deliver the Living Life to the Full program. 

Facilitator Workshop

The Living Life to the Full training is a 15 to 20-hour intensive program that prepares future facilitators to deliver this fun, evidence-based mental health promotion course. The course provides opportunities to practice and participate while teaching you key methods.

The training is articulated in a way that participants learn the course content over 12 asynchronous online modules, and complete assignments to ensure they understand the content. The training also includes 3 real time video calls: the first videoconference call provides an introduction the program and the training; the second call is a demonstration/practice session delivered by an experienced certified facilitator; and the third call is designed around course marketing, promotion and marks the end of training.

Included in the training, facilitators will receive:

• A Living Life to the Full Facilitator Training Kit, which includes course booklets, facilitation notes, and other materials
• Access to Living Life to the Full materials
• Ongoing program evaluation
• Certificate on completion of workshop

Upon completion of the 3 weeks training cohort, facilitators should be able to run the course on their own in their organization/community. They should feel comfortable teaching the materials and able to facilitate a group course, in-person or online.

Living Life to the Full in the workplace

The Facilitator training benefits both the employee and their organization as providing the course internally to staff can:

• Equip workers with the knowledge to improve their wellbeing, learn helpful strategies to deal with stress and worry, and feel connected to each other
• Improve employee retention as staff feel cared about and learn skills on how to feel empowered in their own lives
• Help improve staff morale, fostering a positive and supportive workplace
• Reduce stigma and help normalize conversations about mental health

Evidence Based – The course uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based therapy approach.

Group Course – Through fun and interactive sessions, participants share experiences in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment.

Structured Learning – Sessions are moderated by a certified facilitator and include a booklet, handouts and exercises to guide your learning.

National Program – Available in ten provinces and one territory across Canada.

Could you become a Living Life to the Full Facilitator?

About you

• Excellent communicator
• Enthusiastic
• Positive attitude towards mental health
• Able to create supportive and cooperative group environments
• Experience in adult education

Most facilitators are Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) staff members or work for partner organizations with whom CMHA has already built a solid relationship. In certain circumstances, individuals working for organizations serving specific communities (older adults, youth, Indigenous communities) are accepted into the program.

 

Becoming a facilitator takes 4 easy steps

Since 2020, the training is to be completed exclusively online. It is a mix of self-paced learning, assignments and mandatory videoconference calls. It requires a total of 15 to 20 hours (call included) of dedication over 3 weeks.

Participants are trained in small groups of 5-15 people by a Living Life to the Full Master Trainer.

Cost

CAD $2,500 + 5% GST

(Reduced training fee of CAD $2,100 + GST for CMHA employees)

Current training opportunities

Living Life to the Full is so important – it fits with our values and I think it’s a great program. It would be suitable for a wide spectrum of different organizations, as the lessons learned in the course can really be transferred into anything.

Living Life to the Full Facilitator 

Additional certification

Established facilitators (who have delivered at least one course) can increase their facilitator skills by attending additional course certifications:

Living Life to the Full for Youth (13-18) equips young adults with the skills they need to face challenges in life. The course includes fun activities and group challenges to help youth practice and develop their skills.

Online, self-paced Youth Training 
Cost: $450.00 + GST (5%)
Become a Youth course facilitator