Welcome to the School of Disobedience's Facilitators Training Program, designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to become an effective and transformative facilitator: create and hold spaces, experiences, and communities.

Our comprehensive program is structured into three progressive levels, each aimed at developing your expertise and confidence in facilitating diverse groups and fostering impactful experiences:
  • Level 1: Preparation
  • Level 2: Practice
  • Level 3: Implementation
Career Opportunities with OUR Facilitators Training
Completing the Facilitators Training at the School of Disobedience opens up a wide array of career opportunities, especially for those who already have an artistic or healing practice. Here are some potential paths you can pursue:

1. Retreat Leader
  • Description: Organize and lead your own retreats, focusing on artistic, healing, or personal development themes.
  • Benefits: Leverage your unique expertise to create transformative experiences, build a loyal participant base, and generate income through retreat offerings.

2. Workshop Facilitator
  • Description: Design and conduct workshops that integrate your artistic or healing practice with the skills acquired in the training.
  • Benefits: Reach a broader audience, collaborate with other practitioners, and enhance your professional portfolio.

3. Community Builder
  • Description: Foster and lead communities centered around art, healing, or personal growth.
  • Benefits: Create spaces for continuous learning and support, establish yourself as a thought leader, and drive social change through community initiatives.

4. Creativity Trainer
  • Description: Apply your facilitation skills to design and deliver creativity training programs focused on team building, art, and wellness.
  • Benefits: Enter a lucrative market, diversify your offerings, and impact organizational culture.

​5. Educational Program Developer
  • Description: Develop curricula and educational programs for schools, universities, or private institutions.
  • Benefits: Influence educational practices, create innovative learning experiences, and inspire the next generation of artists and healers.

6. Private Coach or Mentor
  • Description: Offer one-on-one coaching or mentoring sessions to individuals seeking personal or professional development.
  • Benefits: Build deep, impactful relationships, tailor your approach to individual needs, and establish a high-value service.

7. Dance or Performance Artist
  • Description: Integrate facilitation skills into your performances, creating interactive and participatory art experiences.
  • Benefits: Engage audiences in new and meaningful ways, stand out in the art world, and explore new dimensions of your artistic practice.

8. Healer
  • Description: Enhance your healing practice with advanced facilitation techniques, offering group sessions, workshops, and retreats.
  • Benefits: Deepen your impact on clients, create a supportive community around your practice, and expand your service offerings.

9. Event Organizer
  • Description: Plan and execute various events, including conferences, festivals, and symposiums, that emphasize creativity, wellness, or social change.
  • Benefits: Utilize your organizational skills, network with industry professionals, and create platforms for impactful experiences.

10. Social Entrepreneur
  • Description: Lead or start nonprofit organizations or social enterprises focused on art, healing, and empowerment.
  • Benefits: Drive social impact, attract funding and resources, and fulfill a mission-driven career.

Why pursue these opportunities?
  • Personal fulfillment: Engaging in work that aligns with your passions and values brings a profound sense of satisfaction and purpose.
  • Professional growth: Develop a diverse skill set that enhances your career versatility and resilience.
  • Financial independence: Create multiple income streams by offering varied services and products.
  • Impact: Make a tangible difference in individuals' lives and in society by leveraging the power of art and healing.

Ready to Transform Your Career?
If you're passionate about art, healing, and making a difference, our Facilitators Training can help you unlock new career opportunities and achieve your professional goals. Apply now to start your journey towards a fulfilling and impactful career.

Format: Online
Duration: 6 months
Frequency: Monthly meetings

In the first phase, you will embark on a six-month (from 2024 November to 2025 April) online journey where you'll receive individualized guidance through monthly meetings. This phase is dedicated to helping you launch your own practices in your local city. You will learn to organize events and hold spaces, laying the groundwork for your facilitation skills.
WHAT LEVEL 1 OFFERS YOU...
​​Individual Mentoring
  • Personalized support: Help participants develop their unique offerings through one-on-one mentoring sessions.
  • Introduction to the School of Disobedience's Method

​Core skills and techniques:
  • Effective communication: Techniques for clear and impactful communication.
  • Group dynamics: Understanding and managing group behavior and dynamics.
  • Conflict resolution: Strategies for mediating and resolving conflicts.
  • Active listening: Skills to genuinely hear and respond to participants.

Planning and organization:
  • Session planning: Methods for planning and structuring workshops and sessions.
  • Time management: Techniques to ensure sessions run smoothly and on schedule.
  • Resource management: Efficient use of materials and tools.
  • Event management: Training on organizing and managing events, with a requirement to hold at least one event or activity each month.​

Specialized Knowledge:
  • Subject matter expertise: In-depth knowledge in the specific area of facilitation.
  • Cultural sensitivity: Awareness and respect for diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
  • Ethical considerations: Understanding the ethical responsibilities of a facilitator.

Format: In person
Duration: 1 month
Location: Budapest

The second phase brings you to Budapest for an immersive experience from 2025 May 5-30. During these three weeks of intensive studio work, you will refine your facilitation techniques and deepen your practical knowledge. This hands-on training is followed by a week of remote learning, allowing you to integrate your experiences and prepare for the final phase.
WHAT LEVEL 2 OFFERS YOU...
Facilitation methods:
  • Interactive techniques: Engaging activities and exercises to encourage participation.
  • Adaptability: Ability to adjust facilitation style based on group needs.
  • Feedback and evaluation: Collecting and using feedback to improve future sessions.

Personal development:
  • Confidence building: Enhancing self-assurance in leading groups.
  • Leadership skills: Developing leadership qualities and styles.
  • Self-awareness: Understanding personal strengths and areas for growth.

Practical experience:
  • Hands-on practice: Opportunities to practice facilitating in a supportive environment.
  • Real-world scenarios: Simulations and role-playing exercises.
  • School of Disobedience's Method: philosophy, exercises, toolbox

Somatic practices and bodywork:
  • Techniques to deepen self-awareness, release tension, and cultivate presence.
  • Experiential exercises, movement explorations, and body-centered grounding scores.
  • Modalities include dance, play fight, creative writing, and multidisciplinary performance.

Critical pedagogy:
  • Alternative and critical pedagogical approaches to challenge traditional teaching.
  • Concepts such as learner-centered education, decolonizing the curriculum, and fostering critical consciousness.
  • Strategies for creating inclusive, empowering learning environments.

Group facilitation and community rituals:
  • Designing and facilitating transformative group experiences and community rituals.
  • Principles of participatory design, group dynamics, and ceremonial practices.
  • Skills in group facilitation, conflict resolution, and creating meaningful rituals.

Format: In person
Duration: 3 days during summer 2025
​Location: Napmajor Farm

The final phase is your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. Over three days at the Napmajor Arts & Healing Farm, you will organize and execute your retreat. This serves as your final assessment, with all income generated going directly to you. Successfully completing this retreat earns you a certificate, marking your achievement and readiness to step into the world as a qualified facilitator.
WHAT LEVEL 3 OFFERS YOU...
​Retreat planning and design:
  • Concept development: Create a compelling theme and structure for your retreat.
  • Logistics and coordination: Manage the practical aspects, including scheduling, venue setup, and participant communication.
  • Budgeting and resource allocation: Plan and allocate resources effectively to ensure a smooth operation.

Facilitation practice:
  • Live facilitation: Lead sessions and activities, putting into practice your facilitation skills.
  • Participant engagement: Use techniques to engage participants, foster community, and create a supportive environment.
  • Adaptability: Respond to unforeseen challenges and adjust plans as needed to maintain the flow of the retreat.

Evaluation and certification:
  • Confidence in facilitation: Develop the confidence to independently plan and lead successful retreats.
  • Advanced facilitation skills: Hone your ability to engage and support participants in a transformative retreat setting.
  • Professional certification: Obtain a certification that validates your expertise and prepares you for professional opportunities in facilitation.

quick facts

  • Structure:
    • ​Level 1: 6 months - ONLINE
    • Level 2: 1 month - BUDAPEST
    • Level 3: 3-day summer retreat - NAPMAJOR FARM
  • Application deadline: 1 October 2024
  • Language: English
  • Location: Online and In-person
  • Fee:
    • ​Level 1: 1200 € / Individual mentoring
    • Level 2: 2000 € / Group experience
    • Level 3: 1500 € / Retreat experience

selection process

PREREQUISITES FOR THIS PROGRAM
  • Minimum of 1 year of creative practice (movement, arts...)
  • Minimum of 1 year of consistent self-exploration

SELECTION PROCESS
  1. Online application submission: Click here
  2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will have a video call with the founder of the school. This is an excellent opportunity to present yourself, your professional projects, and your career objectives.
  3. Creative Exercise: Shortlisted candidates will respond to a creative prompt in either Performance or Creative Writing. They will have one week to submit their proposition. This exercise offers a beautiful opportunity to engage with our learning materials and pedagogic tools in a hands-on experience.
  4. Final Selection: Candidates will receive a decision within 2 weeks after submission.

meet your teacher

ANNA ÁDÁM

Anna Ádám pursued dual academic paths, graduating from both the ESSEC Business School and the Paris-Cergy Arts School. She is the founder and artistic director of Gray Box, founder and program creator of the School of Disobedience. Her extensive background as a multidisciplinary artist, choreographer, social entrepreneur, and community activist infuses this program with invaluable insights and innovative approaches. Through her leadership, countless individuals have been empowered to make their dreams come true.