Becoming a Certified

Meaning Counselor

Inspire, support, and transform lives

with depth and clarity

A Personal Journey That Becomes A Professional One

This certification program is for those who want to clarify their own sense of meaning,
define what truly matters to them,
and learn how to support others in doing the same — professionally.

It brings together inner clarification and practical application:
how to accompany people through questions of meaning,
how to offer this work clearly and responsibly as a counselor, coach, mentor, or guide,

and how to communicate and market your work in a way that is honest, grounded, and aligned with who you are.

Not by simply adding more techniques.
But by refining orientation, presence, and clarity —
for yourself, and for those you work with.

Most people begin this certification program with a quiet sense that something in them is ready for more —
a clearer understanding of themselves,
a more conscious way of living,
and a desire to accompany others through moments of uncertainty, transition, and meaning.

They may already have experience working with people.
They may know how to listen.
They may know how to ask good questions.
They may know how to “do the work.”

And yet, something feels incomplete.

A sense that their own direction is not fully articulated.
That their purpose is felt — but not clearly defined.
That they can support others — but not always from a place of inner coherence and professional clarity.

What This Certification Program Is Really About

This training is for those who feel called to accompany others with depth and clarity —
grounded in meaning,
and able to offer calm, orientation, and perspective in moments that matter.

It strengthens the qualities you already bring,
and helps you become aware of blind spots that may quietly shape how you listen, respond, or support others.

You learn to:

– notice what lies beneath someone’s story
– recognize when your own assumptions influence the conversation
– hold space with grounded clarity
– support people in finding their own direction
– and guide in a way that is both human and professional

This is not about correcting yourself or others.
It is about seeing more clearly —
and refining the way you already work with people
into a calm, grounded, professional way of accompanying others.

The Three Phases of Your Journey

Phase 1 — Prepare Yourself Inside-Out

Everything begins with you.

In this phase, you explore your own clarity, values, patterns, and emotional grounding.

You develop a way of living rooted in meaning and a clear, practical sense of direction —
so that your presence itself becomes supportive for others.

You will:

• strengthen your emotional steadiness
• deepen your understanding of what truly matters to you
• become aware of patterns and blind spots
• cultivate a grounded, quiet clarity
• learn to meet life (and clients) with calm, inner spaciousness

This inner work is not theoretical.
It becomes part of who you are.

Phase 2 — Supporting Others With Depth

Here you learn how to accompany people through life’s questions and transitions.

You will learn:

• how to recognize what truly matters beneath someone’s story
• how to ask the questions that open clarity and calm
• how to support people in finding their own answers
• how to see where blind spots (yours or theirs) may quietly influence the conversation
• how to help others uncover meaning, wisdom, and a deeper way of living life

This is not about scripts, but about cultivating a grounded way of being with others.

Phase 3 — Sharing Your Work (Meaningful Marketing & Client Acquisition)

This phase supports you in offering your work to the world in a simple, authentic, deeply human way.

You learn:

• how to speak about your work with calm clarity
• how to communicate your offerings without pressure or performance
• how to create a meaningful, trustworthy presence online
• how to attract the right clients naturally
• how to build a practice where your depth, clarity, and presence are your strengths

Marketing here is not about selling.
It is about speaking from the truth of your work
in a way that people can feel.

Structure & Duration

• Unlimited 1:1 sessions
• Usually 6 months to 9 months
• Sessions via Zoom, available worldwide
• Extensions possible
• Certification upon completion

Who This Is For

This training is for anyone drawn to supporting others with depth, authenticity, and clarity:

• mentors
• coaches
• facilitators
• counselors
• psychologists
• mentors
• or anyone in transition who feels called to meaningful, human-centered work

There is no gender separation — only the shared human desire to support others with presence and wisdom.

This certification reflects not only your competence — but the person you have become through this journey.

Certification

Upon completing the training, you will receive:

• the Certified Meaning Counselor credential
• a personal written recommendation
• a personal video recommendation from Dieter,
  which you can use on your website or social media to introduce your work with credibility and warmth
• permission to list the certification professionally
• optional ongoing 1:1 supervision

Your Investment

Fees are discussed personally during your Meaningful Clarity Session.
This ensures the training is offered only to those for whom it is truly right —
and in a way that respects both sides.

Everything Begins with One Conversation
Whether you're quietly curious, deeply ready, or somewhere in between — it all starts the same way:

The Meaningful Clarity Session
This is where it begins.

A private, focused space to explore what’s stirring in you —
and to sense whether this path is the right next step.

In our 60-minute Meaningful Clarity Session,
we’ll explore your direction, your questions,
and what a more fulfilling life might look like — for you.

Just one honest conversation to explore what feels true for you.

Your 1-hour session is € 90 / ~US$ 110.
If you choose to continue, this fee is fully credited toward your training.



A Personal Note

I keep this training personal and small.
Because it’s not just about knowledge — it’s about living a life you truly love.

If something in you resonates, follow that sense   — begin with one step.

With warmth,
Dieter Langenecker
Modern Elder — Wholeness Counselor (Meaning, Wisdom, Deep Contentment)