Facilitator Trainings

Shadow Work® Facilitator Trainings are designed for women and men who wish to learn and facilitate Shadow Work processes. These trainings provide a focused, immersive opportunity to develop the skills, presence, and understanding needed to support others through Shadow Work processes in professional, personal, and community settings.

Trainings are offered in multiple levels. The first two are Basic Facilitator Training, which focuses on foundational skills, and Advanced Facilitator Training, which offers deeper practice for those ready to continue.

Facilitator Trainings are offered throughout the year and led by Debbie Holcomb, one of Women Revealed’s original founders, current president, and lead facilitator. Debbie is a Certified Shadow Work Facilitator, Certified Shadow Work Coach, and Certified Shadow Work Trainer. Learn more about Debbie on the About Us page.

Basic Facilitator Training

Date & Location: August 2 - 8, 2026 in Loves Park, IL

The Basic Facilitator Training is the first step in becoming a Shadow Work® Facilitator, providing an immersive, in-person experience focused on foundational facilitation skills.

What You’ll Learn

  • In-person, immersive training (7 - 9 days, depending on enrollment)

  • Daily schedule of approximately 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

  • An intensive practicum using the Basic Shadow Work tools

  • Instruction and practice in all core processes, including:

    • Pre-Process Steps

    • Risk Manager

    • What’s at Risk

    • Ideal Support

    • Working in Support

    • The Switch

    • Pull-Out

    • Warrior Run

  • Practice facilitating two complete Shadow Work processes,

  • Engage in your own work: be a participant in a complete Shadow Work proceess

  • Group sharing, observation, role playing, and detailed process discussions

  • Small participant-to-trainer ratio with extensive hands-on practice

  • Introduction to core Shifts in Perception

Personal Growth

Simply being in the training (participating, observing, and practicing) can be a deeply meaningful experience. Many participants find that this week also supports their own person healing, insight, and growth that extends well beyond the training itself.

Eligibility

Completion of at least one Shadow Work Weekend is required. Other approved Shadow Work based weekends or programs may also qualify, including Women Revealed, The Crucible Project, ManKind Project, Battle Cry International, and others.

Interested in the Basic Facilitator Training?
Please complete the inquiry form below and select Basic Facilitator Training to receive additional information and next steps.

Advanced Facilitator Training

Date & Location: TBD

The Advanced Facilitator Training is the next step for those who have completed the Basic Facilitator Training and are ready to refine and expand their Shadow Work facilitation skills. This in-person, immersive training focuses on working with the Identity Wound processes, which address some of the deepest and most formative patterns that arise in facilitation.

What You’ll Learn

  • In-person, immersive training (8 - 9 days depending on enrollment)

  • Daily schedule of approximately 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

  • Training in the four Identity Wound processes:

    • Tombstone

    • God-Split

    • Predator

    • Good Guy / Bad Guy

  • Recognizing Identity Wounds as they arise in participants and in yourself

  • Step-by-step guidance and extensive experiential practice

  • Small-group training with personalized mentoring and feedback

Depth of the Work

This training supports facilitators in working with the most shame-based and protective wounds we carry. Participants are guided in seeing, understanding, and integrating these patterns personally, which strengthens compassion, presence, and effectiveness in facilitation.

Eligibility

  • Completion of the Basic Facilitator Training is required

  • Participants are encouraged to review Basic training materials and engage in facilitation practice prior to attending

Interested in the Advanced Facilitator Training?
Please complete the inquiry form below and select Advanced Facilitator Training to receive additional information and next steps.

Interested in Facilitator Trainings?