Unmasking Greatness: The FFCA DiSC Training Program™

A Transformational Journey for Leaders and Change-Makers

By Dr. James C. Rodríguez, MSW
President & CEO, Fathers and Families Coalition of America

Are You Ready to Go Beyond Communication—Into True Connection and Growth?

Are you tired of surface-level team training that barely scratches the surface of real growth? Are you searching for a way to build stronger teams—and elevate human potential in yourself and those around you?

Then, now is the moment to take the next step.

The DiSC Training of Trainers Program™ by Fathers and Families Coalition of America (FFCA), in partnership with the California Institute of Health and Social Services, Inc., is more than a training—it's a transformational experience grounded in evidence, empathy, and purpose.

Launching May 28, 2025 (registration open)at our new Los Angeles training center, this hybrid model offers both in-person and virtual sessions. It invites professionals to step into advanced learning that fuses emotional intelligence, trauma-informed care, and personal growth like never before.

Why This Isn't Just Another DiSC Training

While most DiSC courses limit themselves to communication styles, the FFCA DiSC Model™ was intentionally designed to reflect the depth of human experience. It is built on four foundational dimensions:

• Psychological (thinking and cognition)

• Behavioral (habits and interaction styles)

• Emotional (regulation and expression)

• Noological (meaning, purpose, and transformation)

We don’t just teach people how to collaborate—we guide them to connect, transform, and transcend.

Participants will be invited to explore deeper, life-shaping questions:

• How can I become a better version of myself?

• What are my barriers to healthy relationships?

• Why do I get emotionally stuck in patterns that no longer serve me—especially in relationships?

Built on Research. Refined by Experience.

This 10-hour, 4-week course (May 28 – June 17, 2025) offers immersive instruction and individualized reflection. Participants will engage in live instruction, guided workbook activities, role-play practice, and a post-training coaching session with Dr. Rodríguez. Key components include:

1. The Synergy Between the DiSC Model and Emotion, Behavior, and Purpose

A signature FFCA experience, this segment integrates:

• The FFCA DiSC Model™

• John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success

• Viktor Frankl’s Logotherapy

• The Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (Hills & Argyle, 2002)

Participants map their dominant DiSC traits to success behaviors like Poise, Loyalty, and Confidence, revealing how purpose aligns with action.

Reflection prompt:
How can a "High D" leader develop patience and poise without compromising their drive?

2. DiSCovering Yourself to Help Others – Trauma Bonding Segment and Activities

This segment addresses how trauma bonding shows up in communication patterns, workplace dynamics, and leadership blind spots. Participants will explore the impact of emotional masking and learn to cultivate trust, authenticity, and self-nurturance through guided DiSC-based strategies.

Insight:
Identifying cycles of emotional reinforcement helps professionals address burnout, rebuild morale, and guide their teams toward resilience.

3. Understanding DiSC and Five Love Languages with Emotional Mapping

An innovative framework that blends Dr. Gary Chapman’s Five Love Languages with DiSC types, helping participants personalize their emotional communication in leadership, family, and therapeutic relationships.

Outcome:
Participants create “emotional maps” that enhance team dynamics and deepen client engagement.

The few examples above are intended to support others unlock unlimited potentional first within and secondly to share with others. 

Designed for Leaders, Teams, and Individuals Alike

This training is ideal for:

• Supervisors and Program Managers

• Fatherhood and Family Advocates

• Head Start and Early Head Start Leaders

• Child Welfare and Behavioral Health Professionals

• DEI and Organizational Culture Facilitators

• Independent Consultants and Coaches

• Anyone committed to personal and professional transformation

Participants will gain tools to:

• Improve team communication and cohesion

• Guide trauma-informed group development

• Facilitate healthier relational dynamics

• Rebuild emotional stamina and presence

• Develop leadership coaching techniques with clarity and compassion

2025 Program Overview

Visit Our Website Training Page: https://fathersandfamiliescoalition.org/programs.html

Register Now for the DiSC Course: https://17121.ezfacility.com/login?SmuFormId=FBC36282-525E-43BC-BAFC-C7E11BBCB6BF

Spring Cohort:

• Start Date: May 28, 2025 (In-person at 8939 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA)

• Remaining Dates: June 3, 10, and 17 (Virtual Sessions)

• Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM PST

Fall Cohort: September 9 – 30
Late Fall Cohort: October 7 – 28
No Winter Classes Offered for 2025

What’s Included

• DiSC Training Manual: "Discovering the Best of You: A Guide for Helping Others Get to the Next Level™"

• Over ten advanced workbook activities

• FFCA DiSC Facilitator Certification

• Eligibility to join the FFCA Faculty Network

• Post-course Executive Coaching Session

A Professional Training Rooted in Excellence

This course aligns with the highest standards in community-based education and professional development:

• NASW – National Association of Social Workers

• CSWE – Council on Social Work Education

• APA – American Psychological Association

It is intentionally designed for integration into supervision, therapeutic practice, classroom environments, program administration, and community engagement.

Testimonials: Real Results from Real Leaders

“I now conduct DiSC training for all new hires, using it to create a culture of mutual respect and team spirit.”
— Training Coordinator, San Diego County Child Support Services

“I learned how trauma bonding had influenced my leadership. Now I coach others with insight, not just authority.”
— Clinical Director, Family Wellness Institute

“The synergy of Logotherapy, DiSC, and the Love Languages was a game-changer in both my family and team relationships.”
— DEI Facilitator, National Community Organization

Enroll Today – Unmask the Best Version of You

This is more than a professional development program. It’s an invitation to walk toward your own growth—and help others do the same.

Registration is now open for the May 28th cohort.
Secure your seat and explore group discounts, agency billing, or scholarship inquiries by emailing: 

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For more information, visit our official FFCA DiSC Enrollment Page

You are not just learning communication—you are reclaiming purpose, compassion, and courage.
Join us. The world is waiting for the best version of you.

—
Dr. James C. Rodríguez, MSW
President & CEO
Fathers and Families Coalition of America