VIEW Facilitator Training Course
Learn to deliver the View From the Inside program.
Provide authentic self-realization and expressive experiences supporting positive well-being for your clients and peers.
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What an amazing course!
This is going to be so beneficial to my future practice as a recreation therapist. Thank you for allowing me to save the documents and be able to have access to the course when I have the ability to start facilitating. (Leanne)
Developed by the WP Puppet Theatre
The VIEW from the Inside program has been delivered to a wide range of communities encompassing Aboriginal youth, High School art classes, Syrian refugees, Foster children, Chinese-speaking seniors, vulnerable homeless, Alzheimer clients, Girl Guides, under-employed young adults, young mothers, disadvantaged seniors, artists with disabilities and healing arts professionals.
Promotes Empathy and Understanding
The process of building a self-portrait puppet highlights the healing potential of creative practice, fosters a greater sense of community and promotes empathy and understanding across diverse groups of people.
Developed for Professionals
The VIEW FACILITATOR Training Course (VFTC) was developed to help professionals and teach them how to deliver the VIEW program. The ideal candidate for this course works in the fields of Therapeutic Recreation, Art Therapy, Drama Therapy, Play Therapy, Education, Nursing, Social Work, or Psychology.
No Art Experience Needed
You do not require extensive art experience to lead the course, only a willingness to explore your own creative abilities and support your clients in developing their expressive voice. Some technical expertise is required for online facilitation.
All training is provided online at the:
VIEW from the Inside: the training course:
During the e-learning experiential course, you will be required to:
Complete all lesson activities in sequence
Create your own self-portrait puppet and video a performative reflection
Share your final self-portrait puppet in a classroom forum
Upon completion of this course, you will have learned how to:
deliver the 8-session VIEW program
support the puppet-making process
encourage participants to share their story
celebrate the journey and showcase the work of your clients
encourage your administration to support the program
access all program materials
Certifications earned will include:
A certificate of completion and 5 CEU credits approved by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification will be awarded upon completion of ALL three parts.
Additionally, WP Puppet Theatre is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. The WP Puppet Theatre maintains responsibility for the program.
Course Outline
VIEW Program Development
We begin by introducing you to the VIEW Facilitator Training Manual and research study by the Sheridan Centre for Elder Research. Understanding the rigour taken to develop the program is important before jumping into the specifics of how to teach it.
VIEW Program Structure
Next, we dive into the program structure and introduce two other useful resources: the Organizational Schedule and Participant Handbook.
VIEW Program Sessions
Once you have a thorough understanding of the program development and program structure, we move into unpacking the 8-sessions. Here, we provide a ‘Behind the Scenes’ video of challenges you might encounter as a facilitator and how to overcome them, as well as hands-on activities, skill videos, examples of performative reflections, required readings and reflective journal questions.
Each one of the sessions below includes slides and a script to guide your facilitation. You will be required to complete a short quiz at the end of the course.
Welcome to VIEW
Public Me
Private Me
Work Party
Connected Me
Performing Me
Animating the Puppet
Performative Reflection
Planning Your VIEW Program
We conclude by discussing suggestions on bringing the program to your workplace and directing you to the case studies, showcasing the diverse populations we have worked with.
Resources
Upon completion of the course, you will receive a course certificate and Continuing Education Units (CEU). You will also have permission to use the teaching materials for educational purposes, including:
Facilitator Training Manual
Participant Handbook
Organizational Schedule
Session Slides & Scripts
Demonstration Videos
Cost: $50 + GST
Researcher Dr. Kate Dupuis speaks of the VIEW from the Inside Program efficacy:
“On behalf of the entire Therapeutic Recreation Diploma Instructional Team, I want to extend a huge Thank You for the incredible presentation you gave yesterday! The students and staff who were in attendance were engaged and had rich discussions afterwards regarding the program. I can confidently say that we were all inspired by your program's work. I look forward to learning more and hopefully taking the training myself to share with students. I hope to promote students signing up for the Centre for Excellence to access your training and many other great courses. Thank you again for your time and for sharing your passion with us!”
Jaclyn England, BARST, RecT,
Norquest College,
Instructor, Therapeutic Recreation Diploma Program, Faculty of Health Studies
All training is provided online at the: