Leading ProSocial

Course starting 5 March 2025 4pm-6pm New York time for 8 weeks. Taught by Rachel Gooen and Robert Styles

Lead the Change Our World Needs:
In a world of increasing polarization and complexity, the need for evidence-based methods to build trust and enhance collaboration has never been more urgent. The Leading ProSocial course provides the tools and expertise to create lasting positive change—whether you're working with corporate teams, community organizations, or research groups.

What You'll Gain

This course equips you with advanced facilitation techniques to elevate your impact and expand your professional opportunities. You'll learn how to:

Master Proven Techniques to Build Trust & Collaboration

Gain access to evidence-based methodologies to guide diverse groups toward shared purpose and meaningful outcomes.

Enhance Your Practice with Science-Backed Tools

Strengthen your consulting, leadership, or facilitation practice by integrating reliable, research-driven approaches.

Deliver Measurable Results with Confidence

Learn how to conduct evidence-based evaluations that demonstrate the tangible impact of your interventions.

Create Transformative Group Experiences

Develop the skills to design and lead sessions that foster lasting connection, innovation, and positive change.

Access Exclusive Mentoring and Community Support

From personalized coaching during the course to opportunities in the ProSocial Action Lab, receive support to refine your skills while joining a vibrant community of practice.

Be a Catalyst for Change in Times of Division

Equip yourself with advanced tools to address today's most pressing challenges, from corporate conflicts to community-building, and drive meaningful collaboration.


Is Leading ProSocial right for me?

This course is for people with ProSocial and/or facilitation experience

Leading ProSocial is designed for people who have prior experience facilitating groups and want to train to become a ProSocial facilitator. This course will be focused on helping you broaden your repertoire as a facilitator, beyond learning basic ProSocial concepts.

It is recommended that participants complete our introductory course Becoming ProSocial prior to registering for Leading ProSocial. If you have not done that course, but have equivalent prior experience, let us know in your application form.

For more free resources to prepare prior to Leading ProSocial, please contact courses@prosocial.world.

To ensure you get the most from your experience of the course, an application is required prior to enrollment.
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Your Journey Begins Here

Meet course designer and co-author of ProSocial World, Paul Atkins, and hear directly about what this course has in store.

In just a few minutes, get a sneak peek of our learning journey together!
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Testimonials

See what others have to say about Leading ProSocial!

  What I find really exciting is Leading ProSocial has incorporated a transformational journey that ends with action in the world  

-Claudia, Netherlands


     Join Us!

This course is tailored for individuals who are ready to deepen their skills as a ProSocial facilitator. To ensure the best fit for this advanced training, an application is required prior to enrollment.

Standard Enrollment

$1250 USD / person
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Includes enrollment for one participant, including access to all online materials, course sessions, and resources:

Scholarships

Full and Partial Scholarships available
We’re committed to accessibility. If you are from a marginalized group, part of a developing region, or not in a financial position to cover the full tuition, please contact us for more information about our scholarship application and process:

 Spots for Leading ProSocial are limited, and we anticipate the course will fill up quickly. Submit your application early to secure your place and gain access to our online materials. Applications close two weeks before the course start date. Your spot is confirmed upon payment.

Personalized Learning and Mentoring

The course will be capped at 12 people per cohort so you will get individualised attention and there will be ample opportunities to get to know your peers in the course.

You will be given real opportunities to practice facilitating ProSocial modules and get personalized feedback and coaching to enhance your skills.  You will also have the chance to learn from your peers through seeing the diverse ways they approach the materials. 

Upon completing the course, you'll be eligible to join the exclusive ProSocial Action Lab (PAL) coaching program, where you can continue to refine your skills and contribute to a thriving community of practice.
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Course Schedule

Leading ProSocial is a fully virtual course. See below for the full schedule of live online sessions:. You can download individual sessions to your calendar by clicking on each link below, or, if you use Google Calendar, you can simply download the entire series from our shared Google Calendar of courses and events here.


If these times do not work for you, Leading ProSocial will be running additional sessions throughout the year. Please contact courses@prosocial.world to learn more about future offerings. 
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Why This Course?

The Leading ProSocial course is not just training—it's a movement. In times of division, it provides proven tools to build bridges, foster collaboration, and create meaningful connections. With a foundation in science and a focus on action, this course prepares you to lead the change our world so desperately needs.

Course Modules

Meet your Instructors

Robert Styles, PhD

Over the last couple of decades, Robert has helped to enhance trust and collaboration in communities, organisations, and governments across the Australian, Pacific, African, Asian, European, and American regions. Robert is based in Australia.

Robert supports ProSocial World on our custom programming offerings, co-designing programs and learning journeys with our engaged organizations and groups looking to enhance their cooperation and wellbeing.

Initially trained in music, he brings this creative capacity to working dynamically in groups. Then in a later chapter in life, he went on to become an academic doing applied research in the field of Contextual Behavioural Science through the Australian National University.
Rachel Gooen, MS, MSW, LCSW
Rachel Gooen is a seasoned facilitator with over 25 years of experience in personal growth, leadership, team dynamics, and collaboration. She holds a Master of Science (MS), a Master of Social Work (MSW), and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), equipping her with a deep understanding of individual and community change.

 Rachel is dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations develop healthy people, ecosystems, and communities.
Throughout her career, Rachel has specialized in creating meaningful outcomes by guiding individuals, organizations, and communities to achieve their goals effectively and inclusively. She is well-versed in facilitation, program development, leadership training, and community-based participatory research. With a strong foundation in ProSocial and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), she uses these principles to support positive change.
Rachel's approach combines deep engagement, clarity, and a touch of fun, believing that while change is never easy, it is achievable through thoughtful guidance and active participation. She is committed to empowering coalitions, boards, and teams to work together more effectively, leading to a more robust and sustainable future. She works throughout the United States with nonprofits, government agencies, and individuals to create lasting impact and foster better collaboration.


     Join Us!

This course is tailored for individuals who are ready to deepen their skills as a ProSocial facilitator. To ensure the best fit for this advanced training, an application is required prior to enrollment.

Standard Enrollment

$1250 USD / person
Apply Now!
Includes enrollment for one participant, including access to all online materials, course sessions, and resources:

Scholarships

Full and Partial Scholarships available
We’re committed to accessibility. If you are from a marginalized group, part of a developing region, or not in a financial position to cover the full tuition, please contact us for more information about our scholarship application and process:

 Spots for Leading ProSocial are limited, and we anticipate the course will fill up quickly. Submit your application early to secure your place and gain access to our online materials. Applications close two weeks before the course start date. Your spot is confirmed upon payment.

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