Dr. Jen Clifden
Educator | Relationship Researcher | Retention Specialist
The Light You Cast™
Communities of Practice
GUIDE
Training Program
RESTORING individual balance.
REVITALIZING connection.
RENEWING collective well-being.
The Light You Cast™ CoP | GUIDE Training equips site-based staff with the skills and support to lead peers through REST—RESTORATION ---- REVITALIZATION practices in small groups or one-on-one settings.
Perfect for those who want to deepen their own well-being while creating spaces for colleagues to experience the power of community healing, this training blends personal growth with collective care.
GUIDEs receive coaching and ongoing support to hold structured 60–90 minute circles or mentoring sessions where staff connect with their bodies, process stress together, and engage in restorative mental health practices.
Video Overview
Orientation & Training Manual
Coming into Circle
REST Practices
Video Overview
REST Practices
Ground & Guide in Circle
RESTORATION Practices
Video Overview
RESTORATION Practices
Closing the Circle
REVITALIZATION Practices
Video Overview
REVITALIZATION Practices
Library of Lesson Plans and Rest Videos
Lesson Plan Library
(Coming Soon)
REST
Regulate Nervous System
Gather in circle, check-in, engage simple somatic (body) movement practices designed to soothe the nervous system, alleviate tension, and create community connection.
RESTORATION
Process & Make Meaning
Discuss a foundational concept of the core curriculum, share personal experiences, and engage our signature HEAL strategy to create meaning, gain insight, and generate widsom.
REVITALIZATION
Renew Energy & Reinforce Boundaries
Close the circle by sharing boundary setting practices that protect against chronic stress fatigue and nurture mental health and well-being.
The Light You Cast™
8 Module Overview for GUIDES
Module 1
Module 2
MODULE 1 GUIDE-ance VIDEO
MODULE 2 GUIDE-ance VIDEO
Module 3
MODULE 3 GUIDE-ance VIDEO
Module 4
MODULE 4 GUIDE-ance VIDEO
Module 5
Module 6
MODULE 5 GUIDE-ance VIDEO
MODULE 6 GUIDE-ance VIDEO
Module 7
Module 8
MODULE 7 GUIDE-ance VIDEO
MODULE 8 GUIDE-ance VIDEO
