Forgiveness Leadership Program

The Forgiveness Leadership Program is designed for individuals who wish to learn how to teach forgiveness, assist others in forgiving, lead forgiveness groups or retreats, or provide private forgiveness coaching.

During the nine-month program, you’ll have further opportunities to deepen your own forgiveness journey. Building on that, you’ll receive comprehensive training and hands-on practice in how to coach others. Topics include

  • Forgiveness as a path of growth and development
  • What it means to serve as a forgiveness teacher or coach
  • The forgiveness process from start to end
  • Creating a safe container for healing
  • Pacing and structure of sessions
  • Working with intense feelings
  • Addressing resistance
  • Managing your own energy

Class sizes are small, and final scheduling of dates/times will take into account the scheduling preferences of those who enroll early.  We have had people join from all parts of the US, Europe, Asia, South America and other areas of the world.  All calls will be recorded and the audio recordings will be available to you.

Forgiveness has literally changed my life. The first time I met Eileen, something in me knew this was going to be the next step in my personal life and career. So much has shifted since then. My perspective on life itself has gone from negative to positive. 

Eileen’s coaching program is very rich and very valuable. I have learned a great deal not only about forgiveness and  coaching, but also about connection to my core self and emotions. It has been a wonderful journey and, thank goodness, this is just the start.  I thank Eileen from the bottom of my heart for her coaching and her wonderful and extraordinary work.

Mirjam Maris, Mediator and Lawyer

Program Commitments

The Forgiveness Leadership Program invites participants to engage deeply in their own forgiveness journey while developing the understanding and skills to help others. Participants are asked to bring:

• A commitment to prioritize and participate in weekly two-hour Zoom calls and listen to the recordings of any sessions they miss.
• A feeling of being drawn to forgiveness, with an interest in deepening their understanding of forgiveness and learning how to help others on their forgiveness journey.
• A willingness to engage in their own inner work, including honest self-examination and open sharing of their experiences.

Prerequisite: The first step in joining the program is a conversation with Eileen Barker to explore whether the program is a good fit.  Email Eileen to arrange.

Cost: The cost of the program is $4,000 if paid in full in advance, or $4,500 if paid in ten monthly installments of $450 starting in January and ending in October. Payment by Venmo or Zelle is preferred. There will be a service charge for credit card payments or other forms of payment that deduct fees.

Joining the Program

Registration is now open for 2027. After speaking with Eileen, to hold your space, send a deposit of $450 by Venmo (@Eileen-Barker-8) or Zelle (415-235-5140).

If you are making a lump sum payment, the remainder of $3,550 is due January 1, 2027. If you are making monthly payments, the first payment is due January 1, 2027, and your deposit will be applied to the last month of the program.

Payments are nonrefundable unless the program is canceled.