Online Complete Certification Course
This includes:
Complete Facilitator Manual (included for download)
PLUS
- Video lesson
- Demonstrations
- Quizzes
- Final exam
- Certificate
- Facilitator badge
- Licensed use of the TSWL method
- Marketing kit
- Private support group coming soon
- Listing in your facilitator directory
- Continuing updates
NEW! Official Facilitator Manual
The Story We Leave™ Certification is designed for independent contractors who wish to offer legacy-story services using the TSWL framework. Certification does not constitute employment, partnership, or agency with The Story We Leave™.
Certified facilitators operate their own independent businesses and are solely responsible for their clients, services, scheduling, fees, and compliance with local laws and regulations.
Important: The Story We Leave™ Facilitator Manual is a training resource for individuals interested in learning the TSWL Legacy Method™.
Certification is earned through successful completion of the official The Story We Leave™ Facilitator Certification Program, which includes instruction, assessment, and demonstrated competency in the manual.
Although very doable and simple, it must be completed in order to use the materials and protected trademark.
Every life has a story worth preserving. Become a certified facilitator and help ensure those stories are never lost.
Sample in 269 page manual
Now Available in paperback and digital!
The Story We Leave™ Facilitator Training Manual
Your step-by-step guide to helping others preserve their memories, life lessons, values, and stories through meaningful legacy journaling.
Built around the simple yet powerful TSWL Legacy Method™, this training teaches you how to confidently guide participants in a safe, supportive, and non-therapeutic environment. Whether you work with older adults, hospice patients, veterans, grief groups, community organizations, or families, you'll learn how to create meaningful conversations that become treasured keepsakes for generations.
Inside this manual you'll discover:
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The complete TSWL Legacy Method™
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Eleven structured training lessons
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Facilitator techniques and best practices
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Ethics, boundaries, and group leadership skills
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Printable worksheets and session forms
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Practice activities and knowledge checks
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Resources to prepare for certification
No counseling or therapy experience is required. This program is designed for compassionate individuals who want to help others tell the stories that matter most.
Do you feel called to help others share their stories?
TSWL Facilitators never write someone’s story for them.
They guide, listen, and support.
They don’t need to be an author or editor — only a compassionate companion.
This Isn’t Writing Support — It’s Emotional Safety!
Certified facilitators learn how to:
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create emotional safety and trust
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support memories that bring tears, regret, or grief
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guide seniors and dementia clients with compassion
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avoid unintentional emotional harm
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hold space without judgment, pressure, or correction
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follow trauma-informed, ethics-based boundaries
This is not about grammar or storytelling.
It’s about care, connection, and safe guidance.
This certification empowers you to:
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Lead meaningful workshops, family circles, or private sessions
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Offer memory-keeping products and guided journals as part of your services
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Support grieving families, hospice patients, or individuals wanting to reflect while living
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Add an emotionally rich, purposeful dimension to your work
Where Can You Facilitate?
Senior centers, grief groups, or end-of-life celebrations
Retreats, spiritual circles, or wellness events
Schools, therapy offices, hospitals, or right in someone’s living room
Online, or in-person
TSWL™ Certification Includes:
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Full on-line training course + downloadable facilitator handbook
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Licensed use of TSWL™ journals and materials
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Session guides, scripts, and client forms
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Business launch support + certification listing
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Certification
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PLUS, access to OVER ONE HUNDRED free files & GROWING,
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including the journal for printing!
Hospice directors or volunteer coordinators can request their complimentary certification by contacting us directly:
info@thestoryweleave.com
Who Is This For?
Perfect for:
Coaches and counselors
Hospice and palliative care professionals
Therapists, death doulas, and chaplains
Educators, retreat leaders, and life coaches
Anyone with a heart for helping others feel seen, heard, and remembered
Start today and help others tell the story they want to leave behind.
It's a Legacy Movement That Matters!
Legacy Facilitator Certification – Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Legacy Facilitator?
A Legacy Facilitator is someone who gently guides individuals through the process of preserving their life stories using The Story We Leave™ journals and Legacy Method™. Facilitators create a safe, encouraging environment where people can reflect, share memories, and leave a meaningful legacy for future generations.
Who is this certification for?
The certification is ideal for anyone who enjoys helping others tell their stories, including:
• Hospice volunteers and staff
• Death doulas
• Grief support professionals
• Caregivers
• Senior center staff
• Activity directors
• Church and faith community volunteers
• Veterans' organizations
• Teachers and educators
• Counselors and coaches
• Anyone with a heart for preserving memories and family history
Do I need previous experience?
No.
No prior experience in counseling, coaching, or interviewing is required. The course is designed to teach you the Legacy Method™ step by step, giving you the tools and confidence to guide meaningful conversations.
Is this a counseling or therapy certification?
No.
Legacy Facilitators are not therapists or counselors. Their role is to guide conversations, encourage storytelling, and help participants preserve their memories. Facilitators do not diagnose, treat, or provide mental health services.
What will I learn?
You'll learn how to:
• Build trust and create a welcoming environment
• Guide meaningful conversations
• Encourage storytelling without pressure
• Ask thoughtful follow-up questions
• Handle emotional moments with compassion
• Help participants organize and preserve their memories
• Use The Story We Leave™ Legacy Method™
How long does the course take?
The course is self-paced, allowing you to complete it on your own schedule. Most participants can finish the training over several weeks, depending on the time they choose to dedicate to it.
What happens after I complete the course?
After successfully completing the course and final assessment, you'll receive your Legacy Facilitator Certificate of Completion.
Can I use this certification in my own business?
Yes.
Many facilitators choose to incorporate legacy journaling into an existing business or offer it as a stand-alone service. You are responsible for setting your own pricing, scheduling, and business practices.
Can I volunteer as a Legacy Facilitator?
Absolutely.
Many facilitators volunteer in hospice programs, senior centers, churches, veterans' organizations, libraries, and community groups where preserving life stories can make a meaningful difference.
Will I receive materials to help me get started?
Yes.
The course includes practical resources and tools designed to help you begin facilitating with confidence.
Can I facilitate sessions online?
Yes.
Legacy sessions may be conducted in person or through video conferencing, depending on your participants' preferences and comfort level.
Do participants have to finish their journals?
No.
Every memory recorded is meaningful. Participants are encouraged to work at their own pace, answering the prompts that matter most to them.
Is there an age requirement?
Yes.
Participants must be at least 18 years old to enroll in the Legacy Facilitator Certification program.
What makes The Story We Leave™ different?
The Story We Leave™ is built on the belief that every life has value and every story deserves to be remembered. Rather than simply filling out a journal, participants are gently guided to preserve memories, life lessons, family traditions, and personal wisdom that might otherwise be lost.
Can I facilitate sessions for family members?
Yes.
Many people become certified so they can preserve the stories of parents, grandparents, spouses, veterans, or other loved ones. Certification provides a thoughtful framework for asking meaningful questions and creating lasting keepsakes.
Is certification renewed each year?
No.
Your certification does not require annual renewal. If future advanced training or optional continuing education becomes available, you'll be notified.
How do I enroll?
Simply select the Legacy Facilitator Certification on our website, complete your registration, and you'll receive instructions for accessing the course materials.
We look forward to welcoming you as part of The Story We Leave™ community.
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