Empower and support women! Become a RTA-Certified Facilitator

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Empower and support women! Become a RTA-Certified Facilitator

Benefits Join Now

 ~This program was retired in 2019 and is no longer available. Our sincere apologies.~

Dear self-care advocate ~

Do you feel called to empower/support women in your community? Would you love to be a part of a global sisterhood of women supporting women? Are you interested in making YOUR self-care a top priority?

I invite you to join an international community of women and be a part of my inner leadership circle as you learn the art/science of group coaching and retreat facilitation based on my award-winning self-care curriculum. This self-paced, online program allows you to tap into a 16-year-old proven business model and learn new skills that can serve you in every area of your life.

As a RTA-Certified Facilitator you’ll be prepared to lead self-renewal circles and retreats based on my award-winning self-care curriculum and the best-selling The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal: How to Reclaim, Rejuvenate and Re-Balance Your Life  (learn more about this 16 year-old program’s origin).

Your RTA-Certification will provide you with the opportunity to:

  • Empower and inspire women in your community while deepening your own personal/spiritual growth
  • Receive personal coaching/mentoring from me–a master coach/retreat facilitator (I am on the faculty of Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Omega Institute, Esalen Institute and 1440 Multiversity—the world’s oldest and most respected retreat centers)
  • Be a catalyst for an innovative and life-changing international women’s movement—we’re now in 10 countries worldwide!
  • Find your tribe: be a part of an intimate like-minded circle of women supporting women
  • Make a career change OR recruit new clients and grow your existing business by tapping our 16-year-old proven business model
  • Expand your professional toolbox and enjoy a new income stream while you generate revenue in a fun and meaningful way
  • Be affiliated with a prestigious, internationally-recognized women’s life coaching program that has been featured in national media and received rave reviews from physicians, yoga teachers, therapists, parent educators and women’s empowerment advocates around the globe (read testimonials)

Read more about the benefits and check out the FAQ’s. Then, if you’re ready to begin your journey SIGN UP today!

Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out and contact Misty, our Facilitator Liaison at facilitators (at) reneetrudeau (dot) com or call 512-459-6700.  We’d love to hop on the phone or Skype and connect!

P.S. Ready to start facilitating groups/retreats now? It’s easy to enroll!
Simply:
  1. Click on the training membership option below that best suits your needs. (Payment plan options are also available.)
  2. Join the RTA-Certified Facilitators Online Community (you’ll receive an invitation and directions on how to join once you purchase your membership).
  3. Post your group location TODAY so women can begin contacting you about your upcoming groups/retreats.

Questions? See our FAQs.

RTA-Certified Facilitator Training:  $1500

*NEW* Includes a 30-minute strategic coaching session with founder/president Renee Peterson Trudeau {$350 Value}.

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RTA-Certified Facilitator Training Membership:  3-monthly payments of $525


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“Thank you for this amazing Facilitator Certification Program — I wanted to lead groups/retreats and now have the tools I was missing!”

Health &Wellness Coach, www.butterflyhwc.com

Karin Haddy

“I’ve been leading Renee’s renewal groups/retreats for years and I’m still blown away by the depth & connection I’ve witnessed. As mothers and as people, we’ve grown stronger, less resentful and more confident and joyful.”

Founder, www.familylifebalance.com

Sara Bogan

“Thank you for this program and this amazing opportunity. Thank you for making the RTA-Facilitator training simple, easy, effective and structured. I’m so grateful for all your support and encouragement!”

Life/Wellness Coach

Michelle Galatoire

“Becoming a RTA Facilitator & learning the art and science of group coaching/retreat facilitation allowed me to grow and evolve in profound ways. The online training was easy, inexpensive and I was able to start leading groups right away.”

Senior Career/Life Coach, CPCC

Angela Estes

“Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your work is creating a world of support, compassion and ease for so many. I’m so very excited to begin my business and facilitate Personal Renewal Groups, retreats and conversations that matter.”

Leadership Coach, www.tammykrings.com

Tammy Krings

“Yay! My groups are thriving and I appreciate all your amazing support, openness and good will. I have never worked with an organization that so warmly embraces each member. I feel such accomplishment at facing my fears.”

Career Coach, www.DeliberateCareers.com

DeAnne Pearson

“Thank you for this amazing Facilitator Certification Program — I wanted to lead groups/retreats and now have the tools I was missing!”

Health &Wellness Coach, www.butterflyhwc.com

Karin Haddy

“I’ve been leading Renee’s renewal groups/retreats for years and I’m still blown away by the depth & connection I’ve witnessed. As mothers and as people, we’ve grown stronger, less resentful and more confident and joyful.”

Founder, www.familylifebalance.com

Sara Bogan

“Thank you for this program and this amazing opportunity. Thank you for making the RTA-Facilitator training simple, easy, effective and structured. I’m so grateful for all your support and encouragement!”

Life/Wellness Coach

Michelle Galatoire

“Becoming a RTA Facilitator & learning the art and science of group coaching/retreat facilitation allowed me to grow and evolve in profound ways. The online training was easy, inexpensive and I was able to start leading groups right away.”

Senior Career/Life Coach, CPCC

Angela Estes

“Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your work is creating a world of support, compassion and ease for so many. I’m so very excited to begin my business and facilitate Personal Renewal Groups, retreats and conversations that matter.”

Leadership Coach, www.tammykrings.com

Tammy Krings

“Yay! My groups are thriving and I appreciate all your amazing support, openness and good will. I have never worked with an organization that so warmly embraces each member. I feel such accomplishment at facing my fears.”

Career Coach, www.DeliberateCareers.com

DeAnne Pearson

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Benefits of Becoming a Renée Trudeau (RTA)-Certified Facilitator

Women are meant to walk through life together–not alone. Becoming a Renee Trudeau- Certified Facilitator is a calling for all who join our tribe. Your RTA-Certification Includes:

  • Full use of Renee’s self-care guided curriculum, materials, themes and exercises designed specifically to support you in leading profitable Personal Renewal Groups, self-care workshops and retreats.
  • 24/7 access to the password-protected Facilitators’ Lounge where you’ll find a self-paced training program, information, tools, templates, marketing support and resources to create and lead successful PRGs as part of your business or just for fun!
  • An electronic version of The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal (the link will be emailed to you) and Renee’s latest book Nurturing the Soul of Your Family
  • An opportunity to grow your client base and generate extra monthly revenue as a facilitator through personal renewal groups, retreats or workshops.
  • A 30-minute, high-level coaching/mentoring session with founder/president Renee Trudeau to support you in building a successful PRG program/growing your small business and integrating this certification into your personal/professional vision.
  • An invitation to participate in the RTA-Certified Facilitators’ online community so you can share ideas and resources with other facilitators from around the world.
  • Inspiration and support from Renée Trudeau & Associates via special RTA-Certified Facilitator support calls/classes to support your business’ growth
  • An opportunity to receive free referrals from RTA for paid speaking engagements and media interviews in your area.
  • Branding and recognition as an RTA-Certified Facilitator—a designation you can personally promote through your own marketing efforts.
  • A special business and website listing under the “Join/Start a Group” feature on the RTA website.
  • The opportunity to be spotlighted on the RTA website and our social media profiles.
  • Marketing/PR support to fill your PRGs through international media attention publicizing The Mother’s Guide and the formation of PRGs around the world (generated by our office). Women throughout the U.S. and beyond are going to www.reneetrudeau.com to learn more about how to start/find PRGs in their community!

Pssst, self-employed? There’s more! Renee loves to share her secrets and wisdom from her 25 years in marketing communications, leadership development, group coaching, mindfulness and meditation, and all she’s learned designing and facilitating women’s circles and retreats for Omega Institute, Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Esalen Institute, 1440 Multiversity and more. As a Certified Facilitator, you’ll get instant access to Renee’s proven curriculum that has helped shape her as a sought after national and international speaker, plus you’ll:

  • Learn group/retreat facilitation and coaching; a highly marketable skill that you can tap for the rest of your life.
  • Empower other women, while working on your own business and personal and spiritual growth.
  • Find your tribe: Join a powerful, supportive international women’s community of women leaders, entrepreneurs and business owners; meet RTA Facilitators here
  • Be a catalyst for an innovative and life-changing women’s movement to help women reconnect with who they are and nurture their inner lives.
  • Generate additional monthly revenue as an RTA-Certified Facilitator; some women lead multiple PRGs each month and many Facilitators also offer one-day and weekend retreats
  • Grow your client base (locally and nationally), through reaching new customers and raising their visibility in their local community; additionally, receive SEO/online marketing support through your group and business listing on reneetrudeau.com
  • Receive emotional/business support via Renee’s Facilitator newsletters, Facilitator Lounge resources, Facilitator Support Circle calls and gatherings, and through the Online RTA Facilitators Community
  • Strengthen your credibility and branding through the RTA-Certified Facilitator designation; an official RTA-Certified Facilitator badge that can be listed on websites, LinkedIn and social media profiles
  • Receive free ongoing marketing/PR support: the savvy Renee Trudeau communications team generates ongoing national media attention and marketing partnerships to promote the PRG initiative, which substantially increases the project’s visibility and drives women to www.reneetrudeau.com to “find a group” in their area
  • Create opportunities for cross-referrals and marketing partnerships with other RTA Facilitators in your community and around the world via the Online RTA Facilitators Community and Facilitator Support Calls

Joining our tribe as a RTA-Certified Facilitator is a small but powerful investment!

Ready to grow your business AND begin empowering women in your community?

Yes! Sign Me Up

It’s easy to enroll!

Simply:
  1. Click on the training membership option below that best suits your needs. (Payment plan options are also available.)
  2. Join the RTA-Certified Facilitators Online Community (you’ll receive an invitation and directions on how to join once you purchase your membership).
  3. Post your group location TODAY so women can begin contacting you about your upcoming groups/retreats.

Questions? See our FAQs.

RTA-Certified Facilitator Training:  $1500

*NEW* Includes a 30-minute strategic coaching session with founder/president Renee Peterson Trudeau {$350 Value}.

Enroll Now
RTA-Certified Facilitator Training Membership:  3-monthly payments of $525


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Frequently Asked Questions

Motherhood can be an isolating experience. This is why The Mother’s Guide is designed for women to use in a small group setting of 6-10 women. Typically, a Personal Renewal Group will meet one evening a month for six months (the program is designed to be yearlong, but participants have the option of re-enrolling after the initial six-month session). While you can gain value from working on the themes and exercises on your own or even with a friend, being with a group and sharing from your heart, listening to others and having your feelings validated is a powerful experience. This process is what facilitates a change in how you act and feel on a daily basis.

Additionally, you get to tap The Amazing Power of Groups! RTA-Certified Facilitators share that group work is particularly powerful because it:

  • Provides the opportunity for members to receive validation and decreases feelings of isolation.
  • Provides the opportunity for connection around shared experiences and regular, ongoing emotional support.
  • Provides a safe venue and an opportunity to be a part of an intentional circle and take your own “work” deeper.
  • Challenges you to open your heart and accelerates personal and spiritual learning/growth.
  • Provides a place of unconditional acceptance and helps members see new possibilities.
  • Provides a nurturing and empowering setting for reflection and meaningful dialogue.

With a strong basis/focus on self-care, life balance and supporting members in “reconnection with self,” PRG meetings were designed to allow women the opportunity to explore and nurture their “inner life.”

This is accomplished through a relaxed, but structured format which includes independent guided journaling and reflection, one-on-one dialogue, small group sharing and group insight sharing. Depending on the monthly theme, other activities such as creating “I am” collages, vision maps or guided visualizations or relaxations may also take place. Members say they love the format of PRGs as the meetings provide a wonderful balance of sharing/reflection and encouragement to take action to create the life you want. They are different from typical support groups, in that the focus is very forward thinking: what do you want your life to look like 90 days from now? And, members are usually (gently) challenged to think about and/or take action around the monthly themes.

The environment of PRGs is designed to be nurturing, supportive and empowering. One of the reasons the groups are so popular is PRGs provide mothers with the opportunity to take meaningful, heartfelt conversations deeper than their normal day-to-day schedules allow. Click here to preview a sampling of what resources, templates and coaching are covered in the online training.

In essence, we teach you how to successfully do group coaching (a sought-after skill you can use throughout your career/life) and retreat facilitation. The training curriculum and templates created for the RTA Facilitators’ Lounge were personally developed by veteran teacher/coach, Renée Trudeau, who shares her secrets and wisdom from her 25 years in leadership development, group coaching, mindfulness and meditation, and all she’s learned designing and facilitating women’s circles and retreats for Omega Institute, Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Esalen Institute, 1440 Multiversity and more. Her insights, tools and exercises will support you on your personal journey as a group facilitator, save you countless hours in research, preparation and stress and help you to have a more enjoyable, successful and prosperous group experience. Read more about Why Get Trained here. See question #4 for additional benefits including “what’s covered” in the training.

Please note that under United States and international copyright laws if you charge members to join a Personal Renewal Group but are not officially trained through Renee Trudeau & Associates, this usage of the book constitutes infringement upon the intellectual property rights of the author.  To clarify, you are welcome to lead free/no charge groups around the book, however, if you desire to charge group members for their participation, you must be an active RTA-Certified Facilitator through Renee Trudeau & Associates.

RTA-Certified Facilitator Membership ~ $899 (inquire about current promotions). Visit this page to read about all the benefits of membership. This cost is recouped after 3-4 women sign up for your group!

RTA-Certified Facilitator  Membership ~ 3 Monthly Payments of $280

If you’re ready to become a RTA-Certified Facilitator and launch your groups/retreats, simply:

  1. Click on the training membership option below that best suits your needs. Your 3 payments will automatically be processed each month on the day you initially register (i.e. if you register on the 5th day of this month, you will be billed on the 5th day of next month and the 5th day of third month). A small 4-5% credit card transaction fee which our merchant charges, is also included.
  2. Join the RTA-Certified Facilitators Online Community (you’ll receive an invitation and directions on how to join once you purchase your membership).
  3. Post your group location TODAY so women can begin contacting you about your upcoming group.

To enroll, get the details here. 

Note: There is an annual renewal of $109 that is due on your anniversary date each year in order to keep your membership active. If your membership lapses and you have not renewed by your anniversary date, the reactivation fee is $199. Your membership must be current to lead groups, retreats and/or workshops using the Renee Trudeau/The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal materials.

See all of the benefits here.

The self-paced online training provides information to help prepare you emotionally, mentally and spiritually to lead Personal Renewal Groups/retreats and resources, outlines and tools to help you promote, recruit, prepare for and facilitate your group so it runs smoothly and is an empowering and enjoyable experience for all. You’ll also have access to mentors, additional life management articles and resources to support your PRG members while they’re enrolled in your group.

The RTA-Certified Facilitator Training is a self-paced, self-directed online program that you can complete from the comfort of your own home! No travel is required, although many RTA-Certified Facilitators have found it immensely helpful to experience one of Renee’s self-renewal retreats. Because this program is self-paced, only you can determine exactly how long it will take to work through all the materials. The average time it takes to go through the training, exercises and review all the resources and recorded classes can vary from 1 to 4 weeks, depending on whether you’re already working full-time. You can list your group on our site today to start recruiting PRG members, take in the training at a time that is convenient for you and start planning for the launch of your first PRG! Read more about the benefits of this highly affordable program here.

Women just like you! Many coaches, consultants, women in the healing arts fields — therapists, social workers, doulas and birthing professionals, nurses, women’s health specialists, parent educators, NIA/yoga teachers, women’s empowerment advocates and related disciplines — are particularly drawn to leading Personal Renewal Groups/retreats. However, many women who simply have a passion for empowering and supporting other women and mothers are also enjoying great success as RTA-Certified Facilitators. Click here to meet RTA Facilitators worldwide.

We advocate RTA-Certified Facilitators charge between $240-300/person for a six month session. The amount will depend on your experience level leading groups, your professional background (ex: if you’re a therapist or coach) and your geographic location. Most new RTA-Certified Facilitators charge $240/person for a six-month session when first starting out. Generally, there are 6-12 women in each PRG.

You lead one meeting a month for 2.5 hours and send out 1-2 emails a month to touch base with your group members. In general, you’ll put in 5-7 hours/month depending on how you’re running your program (this time lessens, the more experience you get leading PRGs). You’ll also put in time upfront posting the flyer online and finding the space. Some RTA-Certified Facilitators are leading multiple groups each month, some are leading groups at workplaces (for questions/clarification on how our RTA corporate program works, contact us) and some are offering retreats or Days of Renewal using the material in the book and charging $99-149/person for these.

Yes. To lead Personal Renewal Groups, use the copyrighted material and exercises in the book and charge for your groups, you must become a RTA-Certified Facilitator.

Click here to read about the evolution of the RTA-Certified Facilitator Training Program and the art and science behind facilitating powerful, successful women’s circles and offering group coaching. Click here to learn more about the benefits of becoming a RTA-Certified Facilitator.

Please note that under United States and international copyright laws if you charge members to join a Personal Renewal Group but are not officially trained through Renee Trudeau & Associates, this usage of the book constitutes infringement upon the intellectual property rights of the author. To clarify, if you lead a FREE “book club” based on The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal, that is fine. However, if you desire to charge group members for their participation, you must be an active RTA-Certified Facilitator through Renee Trudeau & Associates. Additionally, each person who facilitates Personal Renewal Groups must have their own individual training membership.

No! None of us have all of our “stuff handled,” and by sharing our own vulnerabilities, we actually inspire those around us to do the same. Your job as a Facilitator is to create a safe, empowering “space” to help facilitate insight, sharing and connection among your group members. Your courage and willingness to do this is motivating in and of itself—you’re also in the group to learn more about yourself and explore what your needs/desires are, just like your group members.

Yes! But we recommend you have prior group facilitation experience or start by leading PRGs for mothers first so you become familiar with the material. The topics covered in the book are not parent-specific and translate easily to all audiences.

Sometimes members from a specific area of a city or region will sign up for the same PRG, but typically PRGs are made up of women who have never met before. Women who are interested in personal growth, life balance or the topic of self-renewal are drawn to sign up for PRGs, and are always surprised and delighted by how connected they feel to the other members, how freely group members open up to one another and how powerful it is to be in a group with women from various life stages and backgrounds who all deeply resonate around similar issues and themes, such as the ones outlined in The Mother’s Guide.

The RTA-Certified Facilitator Membership allows you to use the materials outlined in the Facilitators’ Lounge and in the book to lead PRGs/retreats for the public for fun or as part of your small business. RTA-Certified Facilitator use of intellectual property does not allow for or include leading groups within companies or organizations (example: for a hospital system, IBM or the American Heart Association). Renee Trudeau & Associates has an established corporate/organizational Personal Renewal Group program where we work directly with companies to develop these customized plans depending on the number of employees they have and their needs. Click here to contact our Facilitator Liaison to discuss partnering with us on an organizational/corporate PRG program or if you have any questions along these lines. Renee Trudeau & Associates has strict guidelines for intellectual property use. When marketing your Personal Renewal Groups, you must refer to them as a “Personal Renewal Group” and include in the material that they are based on The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal by Renee Trudeau.

Due to the low-cost and the nature of the program, we do not offer refunds for annual membership fees associated with becoming a RTA-Certified Facilitator. Based on feedback we have received from RTA-Certified Facilitators, we are confident that the content is value-rich and extremely helpful to anyone deciding to lead PRGs as part of a business or as a community service initiative. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to email or call us at 512/459-6700.

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FACILITATOR TRAINING:
Please note that under United States and international copyright laws if you charge members to join a Personal Renewal Group, but are not officially trained through Renee Trudeau & Associates, this usage of the book constitutes infringement upon the intellectual property rights of the author.  To clarify, you are welcome to lead free/no charge groups around the book; however, if you desire to charge group members for their participation, you must be officially trained through Renee Trudeau & Associates.

ANNUAL FEES:
There is an annual renewal of $109 that is due on your anniversary date each in year in order to keep your membership active. If your membership lapses and you have not renewed by your anniversary date, the reactivation fee is $199. Your membership must be active to lead and charge for groups/retreats/workshops using the Renee Trudeau/The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal materials.

REFUND POLICY for RTA-Certified Facilitator Training:
Due to the low-cost and the nature of the program, we do not offer refunds for annual membership fees associated with becoming an RTA-Certified Facilitator. Based on feedback we have received from RTA-Facilitators, we are confident that the content is value-rich and extremely essential to anyone deciding to lead PRGs/retreats as part of a business or as a community service initiative. If you ever have any questions or
concerns, please don’t hesitate to email or call us at 512/459-6700.

Refunds are not available for books (this includes books purchased as part of the Facilitator Starter Package).

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