Introduction to the Virtues Project

The Virtues Project™ is an award-winning, non-sectarian program that teaches simple elements of character honored by all cultures and spiritual traditions—52 virtues. This 12-hour course includes the basic principles and the five strategies of The Virtues Project™. It is open to adults and youth, parents, educators, business people, counselors and community members. Learn more about the Virtues Project at www.virtuesproject.com

• Focuses on 52 virtues honored by all cultures
• 5 proven life skill strategies of The Virtues Project™:
  • Using the Language of the Virtues to acknowledge, guide and correct
  • Recognizing Teachable Moments as guidance for learning life's lessons
  • Setting Clear Boundaries and ground rules with clear, relevant consequences and restorative justice
  • Honoring the Spirit through arts, sacred time, nature, and reflection
  • The Art of Spiritual Companioning™, a deep listening skill to help others gain clarity

• Hands-on learning with group activities, talks, discussion, role play, reflection, practice, video presentations and more
• Dozens of activities that can be used immediately with all ages — children, youth and adults.
• Designed for two days or as a 6-week series

Summer Institute participants, Seattle, 2009

Awakening the Virtues Within, Kitwanga, British Columbia, Canada

"I feel like I learned more these two days than in the 4 or 5 years of college and field experiences 20 years ago." -participant, Issaquah, WA

"The open minds and hearts of facilitator and participants, the safe and supportive atmosphere was wonderful! I very much appreciate the opportunity to be exposed to this 'way of living.'" -Mary Ann Becraft, New Canaan, CT

"I wanted to thank you for your leadership of The Virtues Project™ workshop. You created a warm, inviting, and inspiring atmosphere that enabled us to fully engage in the process and activities. I appreciated your use of varied facilitating/learning modes including facilitator-led, partner, small group and whole group sharing as well as time for personal reflection. The pace of it all was great." -M.E. Kish, Vancouver, BC