Self-Assessment for Liberation Lab Courses
Using This Self-Assessment
This self-assessment serves two purposes:
To help you discern whether Liberation Lab Fundamentals is aligned with where you are
To help you reflect on whether you may be ready to enter directly into a Liberation Lab Training/Practice group
This is not a test, scorecard, or certification.
Checking many boxes does not automatically mean you should skip Fundamentals.
Likewise, finding gaps does not mean you are “behind.”
What matters most is:
How steady you are under complexity
How you relate to power and authority
How you respond when you do not know what to do
Read each item slowly. Notice not just your answer, but your body’s response as you answer.
Readiness Self-Assessment Checklist
Instructions:
There are no right answers. This checklist is for self-placement, not evaluation. You do not need to meet every item to participate, but patterns matter.
A. Facilitation & Group Experience
☐ I currently facilitate or co-facilitate groups, classes, circles, or collective processes
☐ I have navigated moments of tension, resistance, or conflict in groups
☐ I understand that facilitation includes responsibility for impact, not just intention
☐ I am not looking for basic facilitation mechanics or scripts
☐ I can distinguish between participating in a group and holding responsibility for one
B. Exposure to Relevant Frameworks
☐ I have some familiarity with trauma-informed, relational, somatic, or power-aware frameworks
☐ I do not expect this course to explain all terminology from scratch
☐ I am willing to sit with partial understanding and let clarity emerge over time
☐ I can engage ideas without immediately needing to apply or teach them
☐ I am open to frameworks that challenge my current assumptions
C. Emotional Regulation & Self-Responsibility
☐ I take responsibility for my own emotional regulation
☐ I can notice when I am activated without immediately acting on it
☐ I can ask for support or slow down when needed
☐ I do not expect facilitators or the group to manage my emotional state for me
☐ I am able to stay present during discomfort without collapsing or dominating
D. Boundaries, Consent & Ethics
☐ I respect limits — mine and others’ — even when insight or urgency is present
☐ I understand that “care” can still cause harm if boundaries are unclear
☐ I am willing to examine moments when I overstep, even unintentionally
☐ I can hear feedback without needing to defend or explain myself immediately
☐ I value ethical restraint as much as depth or intensity
E. Power, Rank & Authority
☐ I am willing to reflect on my positional power and social location
☐ I understand that power operates even when intentions are good
☐ I can notice subtle forms of authority, influence, or leadership I carry
☐ I am open to examining habits that once felt necessary but may no longer serve
☐ I do not equate confidence or charisma with readiness
F. Relationship to Complexity & Uncertainty
☐ I can tolerate ambiguity without rushing to resolution
☐ I do not expect clear answers to every situation
☐ I am willing to slow down when things become messy or unclear
☐ I can distinguish between perception and projection (or am willing to learn)
☐ I accept that ethical decisions are often contextual, not formulaic
G. Orientation Toward Learning
☐ I am here to refine my stance, not collect techniques
☐ I am open to learning that emphasizes restraint and discernment
☐ I can let go of being “good,” “right,” or “advanced”
☐ I am willing to notice patterns in myself without self-punishment
☐ I value long-term integrity over short-term certainty
H. Readiness for Next Steps (Optional Reflection)
☐ I am curious about ongoing Practice or Training groups, but not attached to advancement
☐ I understand that readiness is relational and contextual, not a personal achievement
☐ I would accept a “not yet” or “not this pathway” outcome as useful information
☐ I am willing to engage assessment as reflection, not evaluation
Interpreting Your Responses
Rather than adding up your checkmarks, look for overall patterns.
You Are Likely Well-Aligned for Liberation Lab Fundamentals If:
You checked many items with “mostly” or “sometimes” rather than full confidence
You recognize concepts but want clearer orientation and ethical grounding
You notice uncertainty around boundaries, power, or intervention timing
You feel relief at the idea of slowing down and refining your stance
You want a shared language before entering deeper practice
“Fundamentals” is designed to stabilize, integrate, and clarify at exactly this stage.
You May Be Ready (or Nearly Ready) for Practice & Training Groups If:
Read this carefully — and slowly.
You can check most items with clarity without inflation or defensiveness
You have lived experience navigating rupture, conflict, or ethical tension
You are comfortable not intervening, even when you could
You consistently track power, boundaries, and consent in real time
You can receive feedback without urgency to justify yourself
You experience a sense of sobriety, not excitement, when considering training
A quiet, grounded “yes” matters more than enthusiasm.
Signals That Fundamentals Is Still the Right Next Step
Even if you are experienced, Fundamentals is likely the right choice if:
You feel pulled toward “proving” readiness
You want external confirmation more than self-discernment
You rely heavily on intuition without structural tracking
You notice collapse, over-care, or over-authority under pressure
You have not yet worked explicitly with all four domains together
“Fundamentals” is not remedial.
It is a place to consolidate integrity before amplification.
If You Are Unsure
Uncertainty is not a problem.
If you find yourself saying:
“I could probably do either, but I’m not sure which is right”
That is often a sign that Fundamentals will be valuable, even if you later move quickly into Practice or Training.
You are also welcome to discuss your reflections with Liberation Lab facilitators before deciding.
*Important note - Final placement into Training/Practice groups is determined through conversation, not self-assessment alone.