Train ONLINE to Become a Guided Autobiography (GAB) Instructor
Love what you do, earn extra income and provide a valuable service in your community!
In just 11 live, interactive online sessions, you’ll receive:
►Step-by-step instructions on how to succeed
►Downloadable handouts for teaching your own classes
►Ideas for generating multiple income streams via related classes, books, videographies, personal historian services, etc.
►Ongoing support after completion to guide you as you develop, promote and launch your first classes.
To attend, all you need are:
► Computer
► Internet Connection
► Webcam
► Headset with Microphone
Watch a short video produced by Barb Thomas, USC graduate in Gerontology, to see just how easy it is to attend one of our GAB online training classes. To view the 5 min video, click on the image at left.
UPCOMING TRAINING PROGRAMS: IMPORTANT: You may still register for Wednesday class up to April 25th. First session on April 18th was video recorded and can be viewed online 24/7 with link and password that we will provide.
11 Wednesdays--4 Spots Left Apr 18-Jun 27, 2012
11 Saturdays--CLOSED Jan 27-Mar 30, 2012
REGISTRATION GIFT: Free Book (See details below)
What is Guided Autobiography?
GAB is a method for helping people document their life stories. Guided by a trained instructor, participants are led through themes and priming questions that evoke memories of life events. Each participant writes a two-page story on a life theme each week, brings the story to class and reads it to a small group of receptive classmates. On their journeys of self-discovery, participants feel enlivened by the group experience and gain a greater appreciation of life. GAB can be a powerful catalyst for improved self-esteem, self-confidence and communication within communities and within families. And it can be adapted for multiple venues and populations. James E. Birren, PhD
Recognized throughout the world, Guided Autobiography (GAB) has been researched and developed over the past 35 years by Dr. James Birren. Dr. Birren is the founding Dean of USC School of Gerontology, author of more than 300 books and articles, long-time researcher, and head of The Birren Center for Autobiography & Life Review.
Taught by Cheryl Svensson, Ph.D. and Anita Reyes, MA, MS
About Your Online GAB Training Instructors: Cheryl and Anita have been working with James Birren for many years. They have taught courses at the University of Southern California (USC), California State University Fullerton and other locations in addition to training GAB instructors throughout the world online. When you pursue your certificate as a Guided Autobiography Instructor, you’ll benefit from their years of experience and you’ll be well-qualified to teach the proven GAB method. Cheryl and Anita are as passionate about helping new instructors succeed as those instructors are about bringing the precious gift of life story preservation to the members of their own classes!
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE
Tuition: Regularly $1050 Only $687 for a limited time. 1. May be paid in full 2. Or in three monthly payments of $229 each
Instructors can earn more than the price of the tuition when they teach their first course.
EARLY REGISTRATION GIFT:
When you register and remit in full---or first payment--by Apr 25th, you’ll receive the book: Telling the Stories of Life through GuidedAutobiographyGroups by James Birren and Kathryn Cochran. This is a $22 value including shipping.
SPACE IS LIMITED AND CLASSES FILL QUICKLY 1. Choose either the Wednesday or Saturday class below and decide which group time is best for you. 2. Then click on the appropriate link to register online through our secure PayPal service. 3. If the group for which you are registering is already FULL, please choose another group.
WEDNESDAYS APR 18-JUN 27, 2012
GROUP 1—2 spots left 8:00 am-10:45 am Pacific time 9:00 am-11:45 am Mountain time 10:00 am-12:45 pm Central time 11:00 am-1:45 pm Eastern time
GROUP 2—2 spots Left 9:30 am-12:15 pm Pacific time 10:30 am-1:15 pm Mountain time 11:30 am-2:15 pm Central time 12:30 pm-3:15 pm Eastern time
NOTE: Classes taught out of Los Angeles (Pacific time) and provided worldwide. Please check times in your area if not listed here.
IMPORTANT: You may still register for Wednesday class up until April 25th. First session on April 18th was video recorded and can be viewed online 24/7 with link and password that we will provide.
To register for Wednesday class: Click the link below, then choose your payment and group time options. If the group you select is already full, please select another group.
GROUP 1—CLOSED 12:00-2:45 pm Pacific time 1:00-3:45 pm Mountain time 2:00-4:45 pm Central time 3:00-5:45 pm Eastern time
GROUP 2—FULL 1:30-4:15 pm Pacific time 2:30-5:15 pm Mountain time 3:30-6:15 pm Central time 4:30-7:15 pm Eastern time
NOTE: Classes taught out of Los Angeles (Pacific time) and provided worldwide. Please check times in your area if not listed here.
To register for Saturday class: Click the link below, then choose your payment and group time options. If the group you select is already full, please select another group.
SATURDAY CLASS CLOSED--SEE WEDNESDAY CLASS
Please join our growing community of GAB Instructors worldwide. In the GAB Instructor Training, you'll learn everything you need to know to launch your first GAB courses. Whether you wish to volunteer your time, or earn extra income from your efforts as a GAB instructor, you will be offering an invaluable service to people in your community. Discover the joys of helping your class members write their life stories just two pages at a time and share them in their supportive small groups. You'll find that the GAB experience can be life transformative for both participants and instructors.
QUESTIONS? Just ask. We would love to hear from you!
In just 11 live, interactive
To attend, all you need are:
GAB is a method for helping people document their life stories. Guided by a trained instructor, participants are led through themes and priming questions that evoke memories of life events. Each participant writes a two-page story on a life theme each week, brings the story to class and reads it to a small group of receptive classmates. On their journeys of self-discovery, participants feel enlivened by the group experience and gain a greater appreciation of life. GAB can be a powerful catalyst for improved self-esteem, self-confidence and communication within communities and within families. And it can be adapted for multiple venues and populations. James E. Birren, PhD
Taught by
When you register and remit in full---or first payment--by Apr 25th, you’ll receive the book: Telling the Stories of Life through Guided Autobiography Groups by James Birren and Kathryn Cochran. This is a $22 value including shipping.
WEDNESDAYS APR 18-JUN 27, 2012
Please join our growing community of GAB Instructors worldwide. In the GAB Instructor Training, you'll learn everything you need to know to launch your first GAB courses. Whether you wish to volunteer your time, or earn extra income from your efforts as a GAB instructor, you will be offering an invaluable service to people in your community. Discover the joys of helping your class members write their life stories just two pages at a time and share them in their supportive small groups. You'll find that the GAB experience can be life transformative for both participants and instructors. 