The term Lebensweise comes from the German „Leben“ (life) and „Weise“ (meaning both „wise“ and „way“). Vivian explains it in her own words in a conversation with John Vervaeke here.

Because the Year-Long Training will be held in Germany, the teaching language will be German. You will receive live translation during the training. You will also be placed in an English speaking group to engage in exercises and discussions.

Yes, you are obliged to do so. If you cancel in good time, accommodation and meals may be waived by the seminar house. Here, for example, with seminar cancellation insurance, (website in German) there is cancellation insurance that covers the costs in this case.

If training is prohibited by law, alternative dates will be offered as soon as possible. If you are unable to attend these, the training fee can be refunded on a pro rata basis.

Please check for yourself whether the conditions in your federal state suit your situation: Bildungsprämie (website in German)

The Year-Long Training is not a professional qualification in the strict sense and does not serve as training for working with other people. However, it can be considered an asset by some employers or in a freelancer’s portfolio. It is also a prerequisite for the Lebensweise Coaching course. If you are already a trained coach, counselor, trainer or therapist, the Year-Long Training is a good way to continue your education.

Yes and no. The Year-Long Training integrates the content of the previous individual seminars Emotional Backpack, Inner GPS, Relationship Conflicts, and True Prosperity, which will no longer be offered from 2024 on. If you have already attended all of these individual seminars, you will therefore be familiar with a lot of the content. At the same time, the Year-Long Training goes beyond the individual seminars, firstly because we take more time together to experience the content, secondly because it is part of a continuous process, and thirdly because the transpersonal orientation of Vivian’s work is more to the fore in the Lebensweise Year-Long Training than was previously the case in the seminars.

The content of Vivian’s books and courses is based on her own insights, which she has verified through research seminars and exchanges with others over decades. There are parallels to other approaches, which people occasionally point out. At points, some have accused Vivian of having “borrowed” from them. But throughout history, there have been innovations that were independently formulated by several individuals at the same time. It’s not a competitive situation, but rather one in which different approaches complement each other wonderfully and address different needs. We hold a respectful attitude towards the aforementioned approaches while emphasizing that the origin of Vivian’s work lies in her own research. Therefore, there are (sometimes significant) differences in content. In the case of Possibility Management, there is a connection that goes back over twenty years when Vivian studied with a teacher who, in turn, had the same teacher as the founder of that framework. However, both Vivian’s emotional work and Possibility Management were developed independently based on personal research.

Yes, please come to us at registration[at]viviandittmar.com with a suggestion as to what would be right for you.

On the one hand, the individual training blocks are twice as long (6 instead of 3 days). On the other hand, you and everyone else commit to spending the whole year working intensively right from the start. The continuity of participation by a constant group of people means that the work can be practiced and absorbed much more deeply. There are also online meetings for integration between the live meetings.

The online courses can be a good preparation or accompaniment to the Year-Long Training, but cannot replace it. There are certain levels of work that can only be achieved through direct personal contact.

No. Vivian’s books are certainly a good preparation or companion to the Year-Long Training. But, as Vivian’s work is in the process of being translated into English, the course is also structured so that you can fully participate without having read the books.

At first glance, Vivian’s work may seem similar to many other coaching or therapy concepts. In practice, however, the decisive factor is the experiential space, which is very special in Vivian’s work. He draws on the transpersonal, which is very different from the idea of personal development.

By engaging with the experience, it becomes part of your system and therefore also part of your work. However, unlike Lebensweise Coaching Training, the Year-Long Training is not a professional training.

We would also like to give people with a mental illness the opportunity to follow this path. However, a basic level of stability and interpersonal skills is of course required. Likewise, the Lebensweise Year-Long Training does not replace outpatient psychotherapy or a stay in hospital. Please contact the team to find out whether participation is suitable for you at this time.

It is a wonderful thing to take part in the annual training as a couple or family. Officially there is no couples discount, but if you do not have enough money to participate at the same time, please contact the team at registration[at]viviandittmar.com to ask for an individual discount.

Yes, come to us at registration[at]viviandittmar.com with a specific offer and we’ll work with you to find a solution that works for everyone.

– Single room with private bathroom EZB 62,00 €
– Single room with shared bathroom EZ 53,00 €
– Double room with private bathroom DZB 48,00 €
– Double room with shared bathroom DZ 39,00 €
– Shared room with shared bathroom MZ 30,00 €
– Motorhome pitch with shared bathroom WB 29,00 €
– Tent pitch with shared bathroom ZE 14,00 €
– on request mattress dormitory ML 25,00 €

The price includes bed linen and two towels for a room booking.

Meals / day

– Full board: 49,00 €
– Breakfast: 13,50 €
– Lunch: 21,00 €
– Dinner: 14,50 €

We base the prices of our programs on those of comparable offerings. At the same time, we are always committed to making participation possible for individuals for whom the price may be too high, through scholarships or discounts. The income generated from the Year-Long Training supports a growing team and finances the various non-profit projects of the Be the Change Foundation. Neither Vivian nor anyone else benefits personally from course offerings — on the contrary, everyone contributes a significant amount of volunteer work and earns less than they could in other contexts.

The next way of Year-Long Training will take place in 2025 on the following dates at Lebensgarten Steyerberg (Germany):

• Week 1 – Emotional Healing: March 3rd-9th, 2025
• Week 2 – Healthy Relationships: June 16th-22nd, 2025
• Week 3 – Inner Alignment: September 15th-21st, 2025
• Week 4 – True Prosperity: December 8th-14th, 2025