MHN Facilitator Training in Circle Practice — Scope & Sequence Framework
Overall Purpose
To train and certify MHN facilitators to lead healing-centered men’s circles rooted in belonging, accountability, and sacred practice — ensuring fidelity to MHN values and safety in implementation.
Design Goals
Build knowledge, skills, and embodiment progressively.
Blend asynchronous learning, live practice, and reflective integration.
Support real transfer: trainees can actually lead and sustain circles.
Keep dosage realistic for working adults (total ~25–30 learning hours).
3-Part Learning Container
Part 1: In-Person Training
-One full-day intensive 10am-4:30pm (6.5 hours)
-Introduce MHN’s philosophy; circle facilitation practice; feedback; ceremony.
-7 hours
-Orientation, Knowledge & Skills
Part 2: Facilitator Learning Circles
-5 live 2hr Zoom sessions - Mondays: 6:00-8:00pm
-Model circle flow, deepen skills (listening, presence, agreements, container building), peer reflection, case studies.
-10 hours total, spread across 5 weeks
-Practice & Skill-building
Part 3: Foundations of Circle Practice
-Asynchronous videos + readings + reflection journals
-Circle principles, trauma-informed practice, facilitator mindset, and logistics.
-6–8 hours total, self-paced over 5 weeks
-Integration & Readiness
Total Learning Time
Approx. 25–30 hours over 8 weeks
In-person practice & ceremony (35–40%)
Live small-group Zooms (30%)
Asynchronous (30–35%)
This balance keeps enough contact to ensure fidelity and confidence — while maintaining accessibility and flexibility.
Additional Container Elements
Facilitator Journal: Ongoing self-reflection and prompt responses each week.
Practice Partner: Each trainee pairs with another to debrief between sessions (20–30 min calls).
Community Platform: Simple Slack or Mighty Networks space for shared reflection posts, readings, and videos.
Certification/Completion Criteria:
Cohort in-person practice
Complete all asynchronous modules
Attend 4 of 5 Zooms live (watch recording for any missed)
Monday, February 16 @3:00-4:00PM - Facilitator Training in Circle Practice: Info Session
Facilitators
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Vincent Perez is a Learning Architect for Dignity and Belonging who designs courageous learning journeys that awaken presence, foster trust, and elevate performance. He bridges spirit and strategy, blending everything from sacred ceremony to spreadsheets to help men and organizations build cultures of care, accountability, and equity. With over two decades of experience in experiential education, trauma informed practice, and dignity centered leadership, he has trained thousands of educators, repaired relationships between systems and families, and built statewide networks for men’s healing and youth leadership. Through the Men’s Healing Network and Rethink Manhood, he co creates circle spaces where men can unlearn harm, reclaim purpose, and practice the brave work of healing in community.
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Nate is a father, family coach, and rites of passage guide dedicated to the art of creating cultures of connection and belonging. For fifteen years, he has led teenagers, young adults, veterans, and families through transformational outdoor experiences, helping them navigate the significant thresholds of life. His work focuses on bringing together families and communities and co creating spaces where people can truly feel seen and held with each other. As part of the Men’s Healing Network, Nate is part of a movement to remind men of their innate wholeness and to support them in finding networks of care.