“I fully support The Virtues Project which promotes such universal values as love, kindness, justice and service. May you be successful in your endeavors.”
~ His Holiness The Dalai Lama

At Virtues Connection Portland, we connect with individuals, families and professionals who are also inspired and committed to practicing the empowering tools offered by The Virtues Project™. We collaborate to offer classes for educators, training sessions for schools, workshops for parents, grandparents and caregivers, as well as community development programs and personal retreats.

Delaram Hakiman-Adyani, M.Ed.
Certified Community Trainer, Oregon Registry Trainer Program
Master Virtues Project ™ Facilitator

Delaram is an enthusiastic and caring presenter and a creative leader. She inspires hope in her teaching and brings her love of all people and cultures together with her passion for learning to her workshops and community service projects. Delaram brings fifteen years of knowledge, experience and resources in the field of character education, and is pleased to utilize and present the materials of the Virtues Project tm- She is committed to energize and to support the participants in their efforts to use the language of the Virtues at home and in the workplace.

“Delaram did a great job! I loved the workshop! I am inspired to implement the strategies.” “The materials were relevant”. “Met my expectations, and more.” “I got to deepen on virtues, to reflect on myself, and to gain better skills.” “I came thinking about how to help my students, but realized that learning to use virtues is for all aspects of life”. “Interactive, warm and flexible facilitation”…  UUCC Adult class participants, Hillsboro, OR

 Current Class Offerings:

* Kinder Kids, Safer Schools & Integrity in the workplace: An Introduction to the Virtues Project for Personal, Professional and Organizational Development  (approved for Set One: Oregon Registry Community Training Session: 3-6 hour workshop: Core Knowledge Categories: Diversity; Understanding and Guiding behavior.)

* Raising Kind Kids: Creating a Culture of Virtues in our Family, featuring five parenting strategies to build strong families and raise children of character. We offer in-depth interactive training for your childcare center parents and staff, school or faith community; 12 hour course; parenting resources and support.

* Awakening the Virtues Within: Explore spiritual practices such as nature walks, personal development and service projects, the art of meditation, journaling, goal setting, reflection and virtues development (1-1/2 hour- perfect for regular renewal, rejuvenation and refocusing on the matters of the heart and soul)

* Special Moments: Small Group or one on one consulting is offered at a rate of $75/hour. All other fees and additional material costs will be discussed upon written request.

Virtues Connection Portland is happy to collaborate to custom design a workshop, presentation, training or inspirational keynote just for you! Contact us today!

“I liked the cooperative co-facilitator set-up; each presenter brought a different, complementary, and valuable dynamic to the workshop.” Thanks Jan and Bethany! Beaverton, Oregon

Having taken this workshop, I feel…”connected and enthused.” “It’s important to have a great love to everyone.” ‘Curious”. “Inspired”. Vancouver, WA

“Understanding the spiritual companioning process is meaningful for me in my relationship with others.” Beaverton, Oregon

“I plan to use The Virtues Project as a children’s class teacher, a mentor for the Roses Project and in relationship with my friends.” Portland, Oregon

” What was helpful and meaningful for me was the ‘props’. I am a visual learner… loved the tree, easle w/color poster, mining tools, music.” Workshop participant, Vancouver, WA

“Some thing new I learned was… how easy it was to talk to a total stranger. The role that the other person had to listen ( and setting clear boundaries) made me feel safe… during the introductions.”  Tapestry Conference participants, Vancouver, WA

Awakening the Virtues Within*  Workshop- Jan/Feb. Flyer  

Respect- Responsibility- Honesty- Unity- Kindness- Courage…Join us for an introduction to the Virtues Project tm for parents, educators, caregivers and anyone who interacts with children.* Help children recognize the Virtues in themselves.* Create a culture of character and caring in your family, in your home, and/or classroom.