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The Art of Companioning: Deepening Your Practice

"Spiritual Companioning is the art of soul-to-soul presence.  It allows us to enter another's world, seeing them as whole....It allows us to be the presence of grace."
​-Linda Kavelin Popov, A Pace of Grace
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  • Would you like to be a BETTER LISTENER?

  • Do you need more CONFIDENCE to companion others?

  • Would IMPROVING COMPANIONING SKILLS be helpful for you?

  • Would you like to PRACTICE companioning with a mentor and encouraging colleagues?

  • What does it mean to be FULLY PRESENT and how do you do it?
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  • ​​Learn BEST PRACTICES FOR TEACHING Companioning ​

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"Betsy is a wonderful teacher and companioning is a highlight in what she teaches. She has mastered the skill and the art of this intimate process and is able to convey it so well using metaphor and her years of experience. I highly recommend her course." - Linda Kavelin-Popov, co-founder of The Virtues Project™

The Art of Companioning:  Deepening Your Practice ​is an interactive webinar designed for those who have some knowledge of Companioning. 

This course focuses on practicing, deepening, and facilitating The Art of Companioning through exercises, talks, discussion and practice.

Learn through:
  • 4 live webinars, connecting through VOIP and by viewing the presentation on your computer screen. (it's easy!)
  • Developing your skills and knowledge base with exercises, practice and homework.​
  • Connecting with other Companions from around the world.
  • Practicing between sessions with colleagues.
  • Resources from other practitioners.
  • Connecting regularly through a private Facebook page.

A high-speed Internet connection is required. You may also use the phone if your internet connection isn't reliable.  You are responsible for your own long distance phone charges to the U.S. conference phone number.  All sessions will be recorded.  

Dates:  To be determined

Master Facilitator: Betsy Lydle Smith
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Tuition:  $247 includes handouts, resources, a private group Facebook page, and a BONUS session!

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Questions? Email betsy@virtuestraining.com or call 425-753-6498.


"Companioning is about going into the wilderness of the soul with another human being: It is not about thinking you are responsible for finding the way out." - Dr. Alan Wolfelt
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Betsy Lydle Smith has been a Virtues Project Facilitator since 1992, and Master Facilitator since 2002.  She was fortunate to learn from and be mentored by Linda Kavelin Popov and a group of friends and colleagues who have companioned each other regularly for many years.  Betsy and her husband, Pete, consider Companioning to be the best tool they've had in their marriage of 48 years.


 Here's what people are saying:

Participants rated this course 9.8 out of 10.

I always learn so much from you, Betsy.   You ARE the Master Teacher.  Whatever you teach is so comprehensive, and well-prepared with excellence.  I feel so cared for. This course is 10 out of 10!  -Diana Hudson, CA

I appreciate your graceful wisdom.  You are so easy and approachable. -Jody Kaiser, Hawaii
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"Thank you so very much for your determination to get this training out there for more and more people to take advantage of. Thank you for your guidance, your availability, your skill, your dedication, your encouragement."-K.M.

"The facilitator, content and materials were excellent!"- VP Facilitator Webinar participant

"Betsy has the creativity, presence, communication skills and expertise to teach effectively via the webinar format."-B.M., CA, USA


"In the over 20 years I have known and worked with Betsy Lydle Smith, I have had the honor and pleasure of experiencing her depth of knowledge and skill as not only a Master Facilitator for the Virtues Project, but also in the practice of the art of Companioning in groups, workshops and everyday life." - P.J., British Columbia

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Betsy Lydle Smith has been on my Virtues Project radar for two decades. Years ago she traveled to Vancouver, Washington, to give a basic Virtues workshop. This was my introduction and a beginning love for this work. Currently, we share beautiful Bainbridge Island, a ferry ride from Seattle. Being on the same patch of land, I get to have the bounty of witnessing first hand and often, her natural gifts of going deep into her personal well of insight and offering out the qualities of patience and listening and perceiving. These qualities build for me a place of trust and safety and honesty, the attributes of true friendship." 
~ stefani galaday, Bainbridge Island, WA



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(425) 753-6498

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  • For Couples
  • Online Courses
    • Introduction to The Virtues Project Online Course
    • Virtues Project Facilitator Program
    • Mentoring for Virtues Project Facilitators & Master Facilitators
    • Companioning: The Art of Listening
    • A Pace of Grace: Finding Peacefulness, Joy and Gratitude
  • Shop
  • About Us
    • Betsy Lydle Smith & Pete Smith
    • Virtues Training
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    • Client List
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