ASCEND™ Licensing
Bring Transformational Programming to Your Organization
License the complete ASCEND™ framework — an 18-stage, evidence-informed curriculum for human transformation. Equip your facilitators with the tools, training, and ongoing support to create lasting change.
Why ASCEND™
A Framework That Meets People Where They Are
The ASCEND™ framework is not another self-help program. It's a comprehensive, 18-stage transformation system built from 15+ years of fieldwork with incarcerated men, reentry populations, and organizations seeking authentic change.
Unlike surface-level interventions, ASCEND™ addresses the root causes of stagnation: unprocessed trauma, fragmented identity, disconnection from purpose, and the absence of ritual. The framework moves participants through six stages of development — Arise, Strengthen, Clarify, Evolve, Nurture, and Discipline — each building on the last.
When you license ASCEND™, you're not just getting a curriculum. You're gaining access to a living methodology that has transformed thousands of lives across correctional facilities, community organizations, and private practices.
Licensing Options
Choose Your Level of Access
Individual License
$500/year
- Access to ASCEND™ Level 1 curriculum (Stages 1-6)
- Facilitator guidebook
- Participant workbooks (digital)
- Quarterly group coaching call
- Email support
- For individual practitioners serving up to 25 participants/year
Curriculum Overview
What's Included in Your License
Facilitator Materials
- Complete facilitator guidebook with session-by-session scripts
- Background on the ASCEND™ framework and its theoretical foundations
- Facilitation best practices and group dynamics training
- Troubleshooting guide for challenging scenarios
- Access to facilitator community and peer support
Participant Materials
- ASCEND™ workbook with all 18 stages
- Ritual guides and ceremony instructions
- Reflection journals and integration exercises
- Progress tracking tools
- Digital and printable formats available
Training & Support
- Live facilitator training sessions (varies by license level)
- Monthly or quarterly group coaching calls
- Email and phone support from certified trainers
- Implementation consulting for Institutional licenses
- Ongoing curriculum updates and improvements
Implementation Rights
- License to deliver ASCEND™ programming to your participants
- Co-branding options (Professional and Institutional licenses)
- White-label rights (Institutional license only)
- Multi-location licensing (Institutional license)
- Renewal rights with locked-in rates for 3 years
FAQs
Common Questions
What's included in the facilitator training?
All licenses include access to our comprehensive facilitator guidebook. Professional and Institutional licenses include live training sessions covering the ASCEND™ framework, facilitation best practices, and implementation strategies.
Can I modify the curriculum for my organization?
Basic License requires faithful implementation of the core curriculum. Professional and Institutional licenses allow for contextual adaptations while maintaining the integrity of the 18-stage model.
Is there ongoing support?
Yes. All licenses include email support. Professional licenses include monthly group coaching calls. Institutional licenses include weekly support during initial rollout and ongoing consulting.
What's the renewal process?
Licenses are annual. Renewal includes updated materials, continued access to support, and optional advanced training modules. Renewal rates are locked in for the first 3 years.
Licensing Application
Apply for ASCEND™ Licensing
Tell us about your organization and how you plan to implement ASCEND™. Our licensing team will review your application and respond within 5 business days.